Cisco Unveils 102.4Tbps Silicon One G300 for AI Data Centers
On February 10 Cisco launched its Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching silicon for AI cluster buildouts powering upcoming N9000 and 8000 systems with liquid cooling and high-density optics. The company also began a multi-year Wi-Fi 7 deployment at Georgetown University, modernizing network infrastructure for campus-wide connectivity.
1. Silicon One G300 Launch
On February 10 Cisco unveiled its Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching silicon designed for large-scale AI cluster buildouts, marking its entry into ultra-high-speed data center networking for machine learning workloads.
2. Integration into N9000 and 8000 Systems
The G300 will power the forthcoming Cisco N9000 and 8000 series, featuring innovative liquid cooling and high-density optics to boost efficiency and maximize GPU investment returns, while enhanced Nexus One software simplifies AI network operations on-premises and in the cloud.
3. Georgetown University Wi-Fi 7 Deployment
Cisco kicked off a multi-year collaboration with Georgetown University on January 20, rolling out Wi-Fi 7 across classrooms, dormitories and stadiums to upgrade campus connectivity and hosting annual hackathons on its Hoya Forward platform to drive student innovation.