The latest technology trends such as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), collaboration, Internet of Things (IoT), and workforce mobility are promoting enterprise IT to roll out rich network-based services and deliver on the growing demands of the next-generation enterprise. Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Switches are next-generation SDN-ready campus backbone switches optimized for 10G/40G/100G services. They provide scalable, smart, simple, and secure services based on the Cisco Catalyst 6500 DNA for investment protection.