Called Vena, the enhancement to software on three switches supports an IEEE standard allowing the devices to learn the shortest paths through an Ethernet fabric
The software is designed to not only enable enterprises to monitor the conversations of their customers but to engage those that require service, Cisco says
The OmniSwitch 10K is a 5 Tbps data-pusher that bests competitors in raw speed. But an industry analyst says it might not be enough to eat into Cisco's lead in the U.S.