Cisco Integrates Security Into New Data Center Switches
DataCenter Knowledge, Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
The N9300 Series Smart Switches integrate AMD DPUs and Hypershield software, enabling built-in security at the switch level.
Cisco has introduced new data center switches with built-in security management, allowing enterprises to enforce protections directly at the switch level.
The new family of N9300 Series Smart Switches combine networking and security services, helping data center operators streamline infrastructure and support AI workloads, the company said.
To enhance security, Cisco has embedded two technologies on its new switches: Cisco Hypershield security software and an AMD Pensando data processing unit (DPU), which will handle security-related tasks.