Deploy Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA
Leverage Cisco AI PODs to deploy a dedicated infrastructure for building, training, and fine-tuning AI models in a Secure AI Factory environment with end-to-end security.
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Cisco AI PODs
Accelerate enterprise AI infrastructure
Deploy AI faster and scale with ease using modular, pre-validated infrastructure built for flexibility and simplicity.
Powering the future of enterprise AI
Cisco AI PODs are modular, pre-validated infrastructure building blocks that combine world-class compute, high-performance networking, full-stack software, and integrated security. Built on more than 20 years of Cisco Validated Designs, AI PODs let you deploy AI workloads faster, scale with confidence, and accelerate your journey from concept to production.
Modular building blocks for your AI journey
Build and expand your AI infrastructure with confidence, adapting to evolving demands. From world-class compute to secure networking, Cisco gives you the full stack to power AI at scale.
Watch how Cisco AI PODs simplify the deployment of powerful, secure, and scalable AI infrastructure for your enterprise. Train faster, deploy smarter, and protect your models with confidence.
Request a demoThe full stack to power AI at scale
From compute to networking to security, Cisco AI PODs deliver everything you need for demanding AI workloads in a single, validated architecture.
World-class AI compute
Unparalleled performance for demanding AI workloads. Cisco UCS servers are optimized with the latest NVIDIA GPUs for rapid, efficient model training, fine-tuning, and inference.
Fast and secure networking
High-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity essential for AI data movement. Cisco Nexus switches integrate advanced security features to protect your AI assets.
Full-stack AI software
A comprehensive software stack for seamless AI development, deployment, and management featuring NVIDIA AI Enterprise, Red Hat OpenShift, Cisco Intersight, Ansible, and Terraform.
Security & observability
Protect your AI models and data with Cisco AI Defense, Cisco Hypershield, Splunk, and Isovalent to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Core components for AI success
Cisco UCS X-Series for AI
Optimize for the latest NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs with this modular blade chassis designed for AI workloads.
Dense GPU Servers: HGX and OAM
State-of-the-art AI supercomputing platforms dedicated to the most demanding AI applications, including PCIe and NVLink GPU server options.
Cisco Intersight
Manage and automate your AI infrastructure from anywhere with Cisco Intersight unified cloud operations platform. Streamlined and efficient.
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series
Enable ultra-low latency, high-density, scalable switching for high-performance AI/ML workloads across your data center.
Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric
Enable seamless data flow and efficient GPU utilization across your AI clusters with this network fabric, delivered as a service.
Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Centralize management and automate your network to optimize AI workload performance across the entire infrastructure.
VAST Data Platform
Get high-performance, scalable storage for all your AI data needs with this unified data platform built for AI workloads.
AI POD Use Cases
Fuel your AI breakthroughs
Cisco AI PODs are built to handle the most demanding workloads and speed your journey from concept to production. Deploy the right infrastructure for every stage of the AI lifecycle.
Large-scale model training
Fast-track the training of complex AI models with high-performance compute and networking. Reduce training times and speed iteration.
Model refinement and RAG
Boost AI accuracy and relevance by refining pre-trained models and implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
AI inferencing
Generate fast, accurate predictions and insights for mission-critical applications with AI models for real-time inference at scale.
Resources and related solutions
Speed up RAG pipelines and agentic AI
Create a powerful, scalable, and secure foundation for demanding AI workloads. Cisco AI PODs integrate seamlessly with the NVIDIA AI Data Platform and VAST InsightEngine.
Total Economic Impact of Cisco Intersight
Discover how Cisco Intersight improved IT productivity and delivered a 192% ROI. Explore the findings of the commissioned study by Forrester Consulting.
Frequently asked questions
Cisco AI PODs are modular, pre-validated infrastructure building blocks that combine high-performance compute, networking, storage, and security for enterprise AI workloads. Built on more than 20 years of Cisco Validated Designs, they let you deploy and scale AI infrastructure with confidence.
Cisco AI PODs support a range of NVIDIA GPU platforms including NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, HGX, and OAM configurations. Cisco UCS servers are optimized for PCIe and NVLink GPU architectures to handle workloads from inference to large-scale training.
Cisco AI PODs form the infrastructure building blocks for the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA. They provide the compute, networking, and storage foundation, while the Secure AI Factory adds full-stack security, observability, and AI software for a complete production-ready AI environment.
Cisco AI PODs are designed for large-scale model training, model refinement and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and real-time AI inferencing. They support the full AI lifecycle from prototyping and engineering to production deployment.
Accelerate your AI infrastructure today
Deploy AI faster with pre-validated, modular infrastructure designed for flexibility and scale. Our team can help you configure the right AI POD for your workloads.
- Pre-validated infrastructure backed by Cisco Validated Designs
- World-class compute with latest NVIDIA GPUs
- Integrated security and observability from day one
- Response from a certified Cisco specialist within one business day
