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Explore how Cisco's new Smart Switch series addresses the evolving demands of AI-driven campus networks in this 28-minute conference presentation. Learn about the transformative impact of AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, Wi-Fi 7 adoption, and quantum computing security challenges on network infrastructure requirements. Discover the technical specifications and capabilities of Cisco's Catalyst 9350 access switches and Catalyst 9610 aggregation switches, both powered by Silicon One A6 ASICs with virtual output queuing architecture to prevent head-of-line blocking and support granular traffic prioritization through seven-queue systems. Understand how these switches handle dramatically increased symmetric data traffic with high Power over Ethernet (90W), 10Gbps copper ports, and multiple 100Gbps uplinks while the modular Catalyst 9610 delivers up to 25 Terabits of performance. Examine Cisco's embedded security approach featuring Trust Anchor Modules for hardware integrity, IPsec/MACsec for secure transport, and zero-trust models using Security Group Tags and Identity Services Engine for continuous authentication. Gain insights into enhanced visibility and policy management through HCAM technology, edge AI workload hosting capabilities, and operational efficiency improvements including eXpress Forwarding Software Upgrade for minimal downtime during updates. Learn how AI integration in the Meraki dashboard streamlines network operations from inventory management to compliance checks, creating quantum-ready infrastructure for the AI era.
