Cisco expands AI networking with new chips, SONiC, cross-site deployment

Cisco unveiled new networking chips and SONiC support aimed at AI clusters, focusing on cross-site coordination, power consumption and cooling. The move addresses scaling challenges as AI clusters grow beyond raw bandwidth to large-scale device operations.

• Cisco added SONiC support to its AI networking lineup
• New chips target cross-site deployment of AI clusters
• Focus on power, cooling and large-scale device operations