What is Cisco Switching & Routing Platforms?

Cisco switching and routing platforms are the foundation of modern computer networks. Switching platforms (like Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches) forward data packets between devices within a network, improving network speed and efficiency. Routing platforms (like Cisco routers) direct data packets between different networks, enabling communication across the internet and wide area networks (WANs). They are used extensively in enterprise networks, data centers, and service provider infrastructures to connect users, devices, and applications.