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Cisco ACI

byCisco Systems
in
4.9
Market Presence: Data Center and Cloud Networking (Transitioning to Data Center Switching), Data Center Switching

Overview

Product Information on Cisco ACI

Updated 1st May 2026

What is Cisco ACI?

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is a software-driven solution designed for data center networking and automation. Now fully integrated as a core component of the Nexus One unified management plane. The software provides centralized policy-based management, automation of network services, and support for multi-cloud environments. Through its Nexus One integration, Cisco ACI enables seamlessly bridges physical and virtual network elements, facilitating application agility and scalability. It addresses complex business challenges related to network performance, security segmentation, and resource optimization by allowing organizations to streamline operations and maintain consistent policies across various infrastructure components. The software includes features for monitoring, troubleshooting, and advanced analytics to assist with efficient network provisioning and maintenance.

Cisco ACI Pricing

As part of the broader Nexus One suite, Cisco ACI uses a tiered licensing model based on features, capacity, and scale requirements The software offers flexible subscription and perpetual licensing options. Pricing varies according to the number of endpoints you need to manage and additional functionality required for advanced use cases within the Nexus One architecture.

Overall experience with Cisco ACI

IT Services Associate
1B - 3B USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“Cisco ACI Migration Noted for Manageability Benefits and Changed Operational Approach”

5.0
Dec 29, 2025
We migrated from POD to ACI , Cisco Support with the migration.
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CRITICAL

About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco ACI Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 36 ratings and reviews for Data Center Switching market. View all 127 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.9

(36 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
86%
4 Star
14%
3 Star
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.9

Integration & Deployment

4.8

Service & Support

4.8

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  • IT Services Associate
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Cisco ACI Migration Noted for Manageability Benefits and Changed Operational Approach

    5.0
    Dec 29, 2025
    We migrated from POD to ACI , Cisco Support with the migration.
  • IT ASSOCIATE
    10B+ USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Automation and Reliability Noted Despite Software Bugs and Design Complexity in ACI

    4.0
    Nov 13, 2025
    ACI has been working great for us and made our DC operations and management simpler and more efficient. However there is a high level of complexity on the configuration which could be simpler and more user-friendly
  • It Associate
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Automation and Scalability Stand Out but Learning Curve Poses Challenges

    4.0
    Apr 24, 2026
    Stronge automation, scalability and centralized management
  • IT ASSOCIATE
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Strong Network Control and L2 Features Meet Complexity and High Costs

    4.0
    Nov 21, 2025
    so far experience is great, has great control on the network
  • It Services Associate
    10B+ USD
    Finance (non-banking)
    Review Source

    Cisco ACI Praised For Innovation Yet Faces Issues With Product Bugs

    5.0
    Feb 11, 2026
    Cisco ACI is the one of leading product for inter DC connectivity
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User Sentiment About Cisco ACI
Deciding Factors: Cisco ACI Vs. Market Average

Cisco ACI Likes & Dislikes

Like

Ease of use and GUI manageability

Like

Great management pane and clearly defined physical architecture. Also, a lot of automation options and very robust and reliable.

Like

stronge automation and high scalability

Dislike

Concepts have changed from normal Cisco POD to ACI fabric.

Dislike

Logical architecture and design complexity. Software bugs and limitations are still causing issues. Also there are several limitations to the integration with Dashboard Orchestrator, which makes changes slightly more complicated.

Dislike

little bit complex to understand and need some courses and troubleshooting can be challenging

Reviewer Insights for: Cisco ACI