Cisco just replaced the best-selling switch it ever made — because of AI

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Cisco C9350

Why it worked

The video effectively leverages a 'sneak peek' or 'first look' format, showcasing a high-performance, enterprise-grade piece of hardware with advanced AI features. The clear demonstration of its capabilities, combined with a relatable comparison to older models and a hint at future value, appeals to tech enthusiasts and network professionals.

Summary

The video showcases the unboxing and features of the new Cisco C9350 smart switch, highlighting its AI capabilities, high performance, and modular design. It positions the C9350 as a successor to the popular Catalyst 9300 series, emphasizing its advanced features and potential for future upgrades.

Structure

1Unboxing the Cisco C9350 switch
2Highlighting redesigned components (PowerStack, Data stacking cable, Power Supply)
3Showcasing key specs (PSU capacity, Quadcore, DDR5, high-tier router chip)
4Demonstrating stacking capabilities and modular uplink slots

Original caption

Cisco C9350 unboxing 🔌 the AI-era smart switch replacing the legendary Catalyst 9300 — 48 ports of 60W PoE, 200G modular uplinks, and security that patches itself… for a cool $10K. @cisco #cisco #c9350 #networkengineer #techtok #homelab

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Product placement

Cisco (brand): Appears as a logo on the box and is mentioned as the manufacturer of the switch. Removing it would change what happens in the video as it identifies the product. Cisco C9350 (product): Acts as the main subject of the video, being unboxed and its features highlighted. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Catalyst 9300 (product): Mentioned as the predecessor to the C9350. Removing it would change what happens in the video. PSU (product): Acts as a component of the Cisco C9350, with its quantity and wattage being discussed. Removing it would change what happens in the video. DDR5 (product): Acts as a component of the Cisco C9350, with its capacity being discussed. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Quadcore (product): Acts as a component of the Cisco C9350, referring to its processor. Removing it would change what happens in the video. USB C console (product): Acts as a feature of the Cisco C9350. Removing it would change what happens in the video.

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Follow for the 9300 showdown.

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Cisco just replaced the best-selling switch it ever made — because of AI Meet the Cisco C9350 — the smart switch replacing the legendary Catalyst 9300. Redesigned PowerStack Redesigned Data stacking cable Redesigned Power Supply Up to 3 PSU When Fully loaded Provides 2880 wattsPOE Quadcore 16GB of DDR5 the chip from Ciscos highest tier routers 8000 series Stacks up Stacks up to 8 switches 1. Gerabits Backplane 1.6 terabits Backplane and No more stack rings and Tool-less Tool-less Modular uplink slots up to 200gig And my favourite USB C console It is equipped with AI that learns how your devices normally act and New New security threat? Patches land in minutes — no reboot, noldown time. The catch is ten grand — and the coolest features are still Future $100 Future $100 home lab switch — just ask my 3560V2. Follow for the 9300 showdown.

Transcript

Cisco just replaced the best-selling switch it ever made — because of AI Meet the Cisco C9350 — the smart switch replacing the legendary Catalyst 9300. Redesigned PowerStack Redesigned Data stacking cable Redesigned Power Supply Up to 3 PSU When Fully loaded Provides 2880 wattsPOE Quadcore 16GB of DDR5 the chip from Ciscos highest tier routers 8000 series Stacks up Stacks up to 8 switches 1.6 terabits Backplane and No more stack rings Tool-less Modular uplink slots up to 200gig And my favourite USB C console It is equipped with AI that learns how your devices normally act and New security threat? Patches land in minutes — no reboot, noldown time. The catch is ten grand — and the coolest features are still Future $100 home lab switch — just ask my 3560V2. Follow for the 9300 showdown.