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About Cisco
40 Years of Enterprise Networking Leadership
Founded in 1984 by Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner at Stanford University, Cisco shipped its first multi-protocol router and transformed how organisations connected disparate computer networks. The name "Cisco" comes from San Francisco — and the logo depicts the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. From that single product, Cisco has grown into the world's largest networking company with over $50 billion in annual revenue.
Today, Cisco's networking equipment runs the core infrastructure of over 70% of Fortune 500 companies, the majority of UK government and public sector networks, and virtually every large enterprise globally. The Cisco Catalyst switching platform alone has shipped hundreds of millions of ports — making it by far the most widely deployed enterprise switching infrastructure in history.
Cisco's security division has grown through strategic acquisitions — most notably Sourcefire (2013, $2.7B) which brought the Snort IPS engine and Firepower NGFW platform, and a string of cloud security companies including Umbrella, Duo, and AppDynamics. Cisco Talos, built from the Sourcefire acquisition, is now one of the world's preeminent cybersecurity research organisations with over 400 dedicated researchers.
Product Portfolio
The Cisco Product Ecosystem
Cisco offers networking and security products spanning every deployment tier. Servnet stocks and supplies the full range — contact us for competitive pricing on any Cisco product.
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Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower)
Industry-leading next-generation firewalls from the compact Firepower 1010 desktop through to the carrier-grade FPR9300 modular chassis — with Cisco FTD software, Talos threat intelligence, and FMC management.
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Cisco Catalyst Switches
The world's most widely deployed enterprise switching platform — from the SMB-friendly Catalyst 1000 through to the Catalyst 9600 modular campus core, all running IOS-XE with DNA Center management.
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Cisco Nexus Data Centre
Purpose-built data centre switching — from the N9K-C93180YC-FX 25G leaf switch to the N9K-C9336C-FX2 100G spine, supporting Cisco ACI fabric or NX-OS VXLAN BGP EVPN architectures.
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Cisco DNA Center
Intent-based networking and AI-driven network assurance for the entire Catalyst 9000 portfolio — automating SD-Access policy, software management, and network analytics from a single cloud or on-premises controller.
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Cisco Identity Services Engine
Network access control and identity-based policy enforcement — 802.1X, RADIUS, device profiling, and SGT-based micro-segmentation integrated with Catalyst 9000 switches and Firepower firewalls.
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Cisco SecureX / XDR
Cisco's unified threat detection and response platform — correlating threats across Firepower, Umbrella, Secure Endpoint, and Secure Email into a single investigation and response workflow.
Why Cisco
Six Reasons Cisco Leads Enterprise Networking
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Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader
Cisco has been a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls consistently — one of only two vendors recognised as a Leader in both Network Firewalls and SD-WAN Magic Quadrants simultaneously.
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Cisco Talos Threat Intelligence
Cisco Talos is one of the world's largest commercial threat intelligence teams — with over 400 researchers processing more than 1.5 million unique malware samples per day, protecting every Firepower appliance with continuous intelligence updates.
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Broadest Enterprise Portfolio
No other vendor matches Cisco's breadth — from small office NGFW to carrier-grade modular chassis, from 24-port SMB switches to Tbps data centre spine switching — all integrated on a single management and identity platform.
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Intent-Based Networking (IBN)
Cisco DNA Center delivers the industry's most advanced intent-based networking — automatically translating business policy into network configuration, monitoring compliance in real time, and using AI to detect and resolve anomalies before users are impacted.
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End-to-End Zero Trust
Cisco's Zero Trust architecture spans network access (ISE + Catalyst), application access (Duo + Secure Access), and workload security (Secure Workload) — providing the most complete enterprise Zero Trust implementation available from a single vendor.
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Unmatched Install Base
Cisco networking equipment runs the core of the majority of Fortune 500 networks, government agencies, and UK public sector organisations — providing unparalleled ecosystem maturity, third-party integrations, and skilled engineer availability.
Cisco Secure Firewall
Industry-Leading NGFW — Powered by Cisco Talos
Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower) delivers next-generation firewall, NGIPS, AVC, URL filtering, and advanced malware protection in a unified Cisco Threat Defense (FTD) policy — backed by Talos threat intelligence and managed by Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Cisco Defense Orchestrator.
View All Firepower Products (14) →Entry / SMB / Branch
Desktop and 1U rack appliances for small offices and branch locations. 890 Mbps to 5.3 Gbps FTD throughput with PoE, SFP, and 10G uplink options.
Mid-Range / Enterprise Edge
1U enterprise appliances with dual power supplies for internet perimeter deployments. 2.3 to 12 Gbps FTD throughput with 10G SFP+ ports and up to 6M concurrent sessions.
High-Performance / Data Centre
1U high-performance appliances and modular chassis for data centres and service providers. 17 to 80+ Gbps FTD throughput with 25G, 40G, and 100G connectivity.
Legacy / Upgrade Path
End-of-sale ASA 5500-X appliances with FirePOWER services. Servnet provides migration assessments and Firepower replacement quotations — contact us for upgrade planning.
SMB / Entry (Catalyst 1000)
24 and 48-port GE managed switches with 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks. Cisco IOS, Layer 2, silent fanless operation. Ideal for small offices and retail.
Enterprise Access (Catalyst 9200)
Enterprise IOS-XE access switches with DNA Center, MACsec, and StackWise-160. 9200L is cost-optimised; 9200 adds programmable ASIC for future-proof flexibility.
Best-in-Class Access (Catalyst 9300)
Industry-leading enterprise access switches with StackWise-480, modular uplinks (1G/10G/40G), programmable Uadp 2.0 ASIC, and full DNA Center SD-Access support.
Campus Distribution / Core
Modular chassis and fixed-configuration high-performance switches for campus distribution, aggregation, and core. 25G, 40G, 100G, and 400G uplink options.
Data Centre (Nexus 9000)
25G leaf and 100G spine switches for Cisco ACI fabric or NX-OS VXLAN BGP EVPN data centre architectures. VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MACsec, and rich telemetry.
Legacy / Upgrade Path
End-of-sale legacy access switches. Servnet provides Catalyst 9200/9300 upgrade assessments — contact us for migration planning and competitive replacement quotations.
Catalyst & Nexus
The World's Most Deployed Enterprise Switching Platform
Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches run IOS-XE, support Cisco DNA Center intent-based networking, hardware MACsec encryption, StackWise stacking, and the industry's most advanced SD-Access fabric. The Nexus 9000 brings ACI automation and VXLAN BGP EVPN to data centre deployments.
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One Vendor. Every Layer of Security.
The Cisco Secure portfolio integrates network, endpoint, cloud, email, and identity security into a unified platform — with Cisco SecureX and XDR correlating threats across all pillars for automated detection and response.
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Secure Firewall
NGFW & IPS
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Secure Access
ZTNA & VPN
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Secure Endpoint
EDR / AMP
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Umbrella
DNS Security
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Secure Email
Email Gateway
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ISE
Network Access
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DNA Center
IBN Platform
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SecureX / XDR
Threat Detection
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Duo MFA
Multi-Factor Auth
Popular Products
Best-Selling Cisco Products
Cisco Firewalls
Cisco Firepower 1010
Enterprise-Grade NGFW for Small Offices and Remote Branches
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Cisco Firewalls
Cisco Firepower 2130
8.5 Gbps Enterprise NGFW — 10G Uplinks and 3.5M Sessions
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Cisco Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9300-48T
Industry-Leading Enterprise Access — 480 Gbps StackWise, 10G Uplinks
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Cisco Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9200L-48P
48-Port PoE+ Enterprise Access Switching — Catalyst 9000 Platform
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Cisco Switches
Cisco Nexus 9300 — N9K-C93180YC-FX
48 × 25G + 6 × 100G — The Industry's Leading Data Centre Leaf Switch
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Cisco Firewalls
Cisco Firepower 3110
17 Gbps NGFW with 25G SFP28 Uplinks — Data Centre Performance
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Cisco
What is Cisco?
Cisco Systems is the world's largest networking company, founded in 1984 in San Francisco. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco designs and sells networking hardware, software, and services — including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, collaboration, and security products. Cisco is publicly traded on NASDAQ (CSCO) and generates over $50 billion in annual revenue, making it one of the world's top-10 technology companies by revenue.
What is Cisco Firepower / Secure Firewall?
Cisco Secure Firewall (formerly Cisco Firepower) is Cisco's next-generation firewall product line, running either Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) or Cisco ASA software. FTD combines stateful firewall inspection with integrated NGIPS (from the Sourcefire acquisition), application visibility and control (AVC), URL filtering, and advanced malware protection in a single unified policy. All Firepower appliances are backed by Cisco Talos threat intelligence.
What is Cisco DNA Center?
Cisco DNA Center (Digital Network Architecture Center) is Cisco's intent-based networking platform — an on-premises or cloud controller that automates provisioning, policy, and assurance for Catalyst 9000 switches and Cisco wireless infrastructure. DNA Center enables Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) — automatically translating business intent (e.g., "employees can access HR systems, contractors cannot") into network configuration using VXLAN overlays and SGT-based micro-segmentation.
Where can I buy Cisco products in the UK?
Servnet is a UK Cisco reseller supplying the full Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower), Catalyst, and Nexus portfolio. We provide competitive pricing, Cisco Smart Licensing, and Smart Net support contracts. Contact sales@servnetuk.com or call 0800 987 4111 for a quote.
What is Cisco Talos?
Cisco Talos is one of the world's largest commercial threat intelligence organisations — a team of over 400 researchers who discover, analyse, and respond to threats including new malware, zero-days, and nation-state attacks. Talos intelligence is continuously delivered to Cisco Firepower appliances via automatic signature updates, protecting customers against the latest threats in near real time.
What is Cisco ACI?
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is Cisco's data centre networking automation platform — a Software Defined Networking (SDN) solution that uses Cisco APIC controllers to automate provisioning, policy, and management of Nexus 9000 switching fabrics. ACI enables application-aware network policy, automated VM mobility, and multi-site/multi-cloud fabric extensions from a single management plane.
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series?
The Cisco Catalyst 9000 is Cisco's current-generation enterprise switching platform — spanning the Catalyst 9200 (access), 9300 (enterprise access), 9400 (distribution), 9500 (aggregation/core), and 9600 (modular core) series. All Catalyst 9000 switches run Cisco IOS-XE, support DNA Center management, hardware MACsec encryption, StackWise stacking, and Cisco's Uadp programmable ASIC architecture.
What Cisco Smart Net support options are available?
Cisco Smart Net Total Care provides hardware replacement, software updates, and Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Center) access for Cisco products. Servnet can supply Smart Net contracts alongside hardware purchases — ensuring continuous support coverage. Contact us for bundled hardware + support pricing on any Cisco product.
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