Cisco Silicon One K-Series
The K-Series delivers high-performance silicon optimized for edge routers and campus switches. Powering the Cisco Catalyst 9610 Series and service provider edge platforms, K-Series processors provide scalable and flexible networking with deep feature integration.
Product Overview
Campus & Edge
Purpose-built for campus core, distribution, and service provider edge deployments requiring deep feature sets.
6.4 Tbps Performance
High-throughput processing delivers wire-rate forwarding across all ports for demanding campus environments.
Scalable Tables
Large MAC, routing, and ACL table scales support enterprise campus and service provider edge requirements.
Security First
Post-quantum cryptography readiness, MACsec, Trust Anchor, and encrypted traffic analytics built in.
High Availability
Supports SSO, NSF, ISSU, and StackWise Virtual for zero-downtime operations in mission-critical networks.
Unified Management
Works with Meraki dashboard, Catalyst Center, and CLI for flexible management across deployment models.
K-Series Models
Campus & Edge
K100
6.4 Tbps
- •Powers Catalyst 9610 Series
- •6.4 Tbps per slot
- •PQC and MACsec ready
Next-Gen
K200
Next-generation K-Series
- •Enhanced K-series routing
- •Expanded table scale
- •Next-generation campus silicon
Specifications
K100 Processor
Key Features
Documentation
K100 Data Sheet
Cisco Silicon One K100 processor data sheet. Full specifications, features, and ordering information.
Download PDF ›Silicon One White Paper
Cisco Silicon One architecture white paper. In-depth technical overview of the unified silicon platform.
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