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Cisco Nexus 400G-The Next Frontier for Cloud Networking

Posted on January 28, 2019 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Nexus High-Capacity 400G Data Center Networking: Built for the most demanding environments Built for customer choice and flexibility Built to last, for maximum investment protection The New Cisco Nexus 400G family includes four models: Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX 1RU,…

Cisco 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches-Models and Ordering Information

Posted on January 22, 2019 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches are a new line of stackable managed Ethernet switches that provide the rich capabilities you need to support a more demanding network environment at a very affordable price. The SG350X models provide 24…

Catalyst 9500 Series Switch Installation Guide

Posted on January 16, 2019 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches consist of fixed core and aggregation layer switches supporting redundant power supplies and modular fans. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series offers switch models with downlink ports of the following types: 16 and 32 ports…

Cisco’s Enterprise Networking Business 2018 in Review

Posted on January 4, 2019 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Anand Oswal wrote a detailed review on the Enterprise Networking Business of Cisco in 2018. (Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President, Engineering Enterprise Networking Group. Anand leads a global team of engineers that are responsible for building the complete set of…

New Nexus 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400G) Switches

Posted on January 3, 2019 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco unveils new 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400G) switches. Meeting modern data center network challenges demands high scale and high bandwidth. Large cloud and data center customers require a flexible, reliable solution that efficiently manages, troubleshoots and analyzes their IT infrastructure.…

New: Catalyst 9200 Switches-Secure, Always on, and IT Simplified

Posted on December 5, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Q: What are Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches? A: Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series of enterprise-class access switches switches extend the power of intent-based networking and Catalyst 9000 hardware and software innovation to a broader set of deployments. Compared to the…

Why Upgrade to the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches?

Posted on November 30, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The new addition to Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Family is the Catalyst 9200, which targets the mid-market. The new 9200 is backed by Cisco’s security portfolio that includes Talos, Trustworthy Solutions, MACsec encryption, and segmentation. Catalyst 9200 Series switch will…

Migration Guide: Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series to New 9200 Series

Posted on November 28, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches are Cisco’s latest addition to the fixed enterprise switching access platform and are built for security, resiliency, and programmability. Compared to the scale and feature richness the of Catalyst 9300 Series switches, Catalyst 9200 Series…

Cat2960-X vs. Aruba 2930F vs. Aruba 2920

Posted on November 21, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The simple comparison shows you the main differences among popular Catalyst 2960-X, Aruba 2930F, Aruba 2920. Competitive Comparison: Cat2960-X vs. Aruba 2930F vs. Aruba 2920 Feature Cisco Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base Aruba 2930F Aruba 2920 IPv4 Routes 2K 10K 2K…

Cisco IE 3000 Series Switches-Ordering Guide

Posted on October 30, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Following are common product highlights of the modular Cisco IE 3000 Series Switches. Two GE combination uplinks and 4- or 8-port 100BASE-T copper module Compact Flash card is shipped with unit as flash memory (required for operation) Various expansion modules…

Cisco IE 2000 Series Switches-Ordering Guide

Posted on October 29, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Following are the common product highlights of Cisco IE 2000 Series Switches Two GE combo or Fast Ethernet copper or Fast Ethernet fiber uplinks External SD card is optional (not shipped with unit) LAN Base feature set (up to 16…

Cisco IE 4000 Series Switches-Ordering Guide

Posted on October 26, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Following are common product highlights of Cisco IE 4000 Series Switches: Four Port 1 GE uplinks as combo port (RJ45 included or SFP optional) External SD card is shipped with chassis LAN base feature set (up to 16 VLANs can…

Cisco Industrial Ethernet 4010 Series Switches-Ordering Guide

Posted on October 25, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Following are common product highlights of the 1 rack unit (RU) IE 4010 Series Switches: Two product IDs: Downlink: 12 GE fiber and 12 GE copper, 4 GE SFP uplink Downlink: 24 GE PoE capable, 4 GE SFP uplink One…

Cisco Industrial Ethernet 5000 Series Switches-Ordering Guide

Posted on October 25, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Following are common product highlights of the 1 rack unit (RU) Cisco IE 5000 Series Switches: Two product IDs: ◦ Uplink: 4 GE fiber Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ◦ Uplink: 4 10G fiber SFP+ (conformal coating) Downlink: 12 GE fiber…

Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches Selection Guide-IE 4000, IE 2000 Included

Posted on October 16, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) switches are a range of compact, ruggedized switches that handle control automation and application network across industrial networks. They provide connectivity in industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, transportation, and energy with highly secure…

Cisco Transceiver Module for Compatible Catalyst Switches

Posted on October 5, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The following table shows you the main Cisco Transceiver Module for Compatible Catalyst Switches (including Cat3650, 3850, 4500E, 4500-X, 6500 and 6800) Modules & Accessories ■ Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS) 2300 SKU Description Compatible Series 2960-CX 3560-CX 2960-Plus 2960-X…

Cisco 2960-X, Huawei USG6300 Promotion

Posted on September 21, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Hot Sale for September is in progress on router-switch.com. Cisco Catalyst 2960 and Huawei USG6300, Up to 71% Off Regular Prices. Limited Time Offer! Includes WS-C2960X-24PD/TD-L, WS-C2960X-24PS/TS-L, WS-C2960X-24TS/48TS-L, WS-C2960X-48LPD/LPS-L, and Huawei USG6300 Models. Promotion is valid from September 21 to September30, 2018. View…

Cisco IOS on Cisco Catalyst Switches

Posted on September 21, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco IOS XE opens a completely new paradigm in network configuration, operation, and monitoring through network automation. Cisco’s automation solution is open, standards-based, and extensible across the entire lifecycle of a network device. The various automation mechanisms are outlined…

Features and Benefits of Cisco 25G, QSFP and QSFP28 Modules

Posted on September 19, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are the industry’s first purpose-built fixed-configuration 25G, 40G, and 100G line of switches for enterprise-class core and aggregation layers. The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series offers customers a wide variety of high-density, low-power switches and…

What are the Ports on Cisco Catalyst Switches?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Interface Ports on Cisco Catalyst Switches for Uplink and Downlink Connections Cisco Catalyst Switches support the following interface ports for uplink and downlink connections: Fast Ethernet port (FE) Gigabit Ethernet port (GE) Multigigabit Ethernet port (mGig) SFP module slot (SFP)…

New: How to Distinguish Specifications from SKU of Cisco Catalyst Switches?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The SKU of each Cisco Catalyst Switch contains a broad description of the product’s specification. Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX/2960-Plus/2960-X Series Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX/3650/3850 Series Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series (Chassis)Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series (Line Card) Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series (with Network Module)…

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Promotion

Posted on August 15, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Catalyst 9300 Series is an increasingly popular stackable enterprise switching platform that will replace the hot Cisco 3650 and 3850 switches. Now Router-switch.com has a big promotion for trendy Catalyst 9300 models, top-rated ASA5508-K9 and ASA5516-FPWR-K9, the Most Popular…