PureStorage, Cisco and NVIDIA have teamed up to deliver a pre‑engineered, turnkey AI infrastructure called the FlashStack AI Factory. The solution merges Cisco UCS servers with NVIDIA H100, A100 and Grace GPUs, Cisco Nexus low‑latency switches, and PureStorage FlashArray/FlashBlade all‑flash storage, providing enterprises a single, secure platform for training and deploying large AI models at scale.
Key Components of the FlashStack AI Factory
Compute Layer
- Cisco UCS servers equipped with NVIDIA H100, A100 or Grace CPU‑based GPUs for high‑performance model training.
- Integrated NVIDIA AI software stack, including AI Enterprise tools, to accelerate development cycles.
Networking Layer
- Cisco Nexus switches delivering low‑latency, high‑throughput fabric optimized for GPU traffic.
- Built‑in traffic isolation and QoS policies to ensure consistent performance for AI workloads.
Storage Layer
- PureStorage FlashArray and FlashBlade all‑flash arrays providing sub‑millisecond latency and inline data reduction.
- Instant‑scale architecture designed to handle petabyte‑scale datasets without bottlenecks.
Why FlashStack Accelerates Enterprise AI
The FlashStack AI Factory combines compute, networking and storage into a single, pre‑validated system, eliminating the complexity of multi‑vendor integration. By leveraging PureStorage’s data reduction and instant‑scale capabilities, the stack reduces training time and total cost of ownership, enabling faster time‑to‑value for AI initiatives.
Built‑In Security and Governance
Security is embedded at every layer: data at rest is encrypted, role‑based access controls enforce strict permissions, and AI‑specific threat detection monitors for anomalous model behavior. The integrated approach helps enterprises meet compliance requirements while protecting sensitive training data.
Market Impact and Competitive Edge
With a hardware‑first, turnkey offering, the FlashStack AI Factory positions PureStorage, Cisco and NVIDIA to compete against other integrated AI infrastructure solutions. The modular design allows rapid provisioning for sectors such as finance, healthcare and manufacturing, where performance and compliance are critical.
Deployment Roadmap and Customer Benefits
Initial shipments of FlashStack AI Factories are slated for early rollout, accompanied by reference architectures and detailed deployment guides. PureStorage provides migration tools to transition existing workloads to the new flash‑based tier, while Cisco and NVIDIA deliver end‑to‑end integration support, ensuring a smooth path from legacy environments to enterprise‑grade AI at scale.
