Cisco Club: Cisco Catalyst & Cisco Catalyst Switches
Catalyst is the brand name for a variety of network switches sold by Cisco Systems. While commonly associated with Ethernet switches, a number of different interfaces have been available throughout......
View ArticleHow to Save/Keep the Cisco 3560 Switch Configuration?
Network switches play an integral role in computer networks by connecting all the devices on the network, enabling communication. Switches can be simple or complex, ranging from small, four-port...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Wire an RJ-45 Console Cable
Routers and network switches typically require an RS232 serial data connection to interface with the device for initial configuration. Serial data connections may also be used for diagnostics purposes,...
View ArticleLayer 2 Switches & Layer 3 switches
What is the basic difference between layer 2 & layer 3 switches? We often hear of these two terms and try to distinguish them, which one is better for building... Read more »
View ArticleCisco Says: “We Are Adding OpenFlow to Our Nexus Switches.”
OpenFlow start-up Big Switch Networks is submitting its controller software to the open-source community in order to catalyze an ecosystem of application developers, according to GigaOm. Cisco says...
View ArticleCisco Updates Its High-end Switches to Offer 40GbE and 100GbE Capabilities
Cisco has updated its switching portfolio with 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) and 40 GE capabilities, in a move aimed at datacentres and large campuses requiring heavy-duty bandwidth. A 40 GE option... Read...
View ArticleNetwork Switch Compared: Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series or Juniper EX4200
What do people thought about Juniper’s EX switches Vs. Cisco Catalysts switches? Someone may answer like these: “Well the Juniper switches are much cheaper, that’s for sure. I don’t understand... Read...
View ArticleSwitch Types and LAN Switching
A switch is a telecommunication device which receives a message from any device connected to it and then transmits the message only to that device for which the message was... Read more »
View ArticleHow to Create an Inter-only VLAN on a Router?
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Networks) allow network switches to separate traffic based on a logical identifier, known as a VLAN ID. When used in conjunction with a router that supports... Read more »
View ArticleVideo Illustrates Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series is a mid-range modular switch series that offers non-blocking layer 2 through layer 4 switching capabilities for enterprise, small and medium-sized business (SMB) and...
View ArticleSocial Networks’ Role: the Third Leg of the Smart Grids
Despite Cisco saying it will ditch its home and building energy management products last month, the router giant still sees a promising industry in the smart grid and held an energy-focused summit on...
View ArticleGeneral Information of Cisco Switch Commands
Cisco IOS software is installed in the manageable Cisco switches for better LAN management. It delivers network services and enabled networked applications. The Cisco IOS has a command line interface...
View ArticleCisco Refreshes Nexus switches to Handle Increasing Data Centre Demands
Cisco has upgraded and extended its Nexus switches to handle increasing data centre demands Cisco Systems is rolling out a host of new and enhanced data centre networking products to bolster the...
View ArticleWhy Cisco 6500 Series is Here to Stay?
Tried and true isn’t a descriptor awarded lightly. It’s earned only after emerging battle-hardened from the front lines. It doesn’t matter if you’re the only survivor of the super-soldier program, or...
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