Cisco 2960 vs. Catalyst 3560
“Hi, I’m trying to decide between the 2960 and 3560 switch for one of my production networks. What are the pros/cons of each? From Cisco’s website it says 2960 is better suited for a small branch office and the 3560…
Category: Reviews
Cisco UCS E-Series Blade Servers for Cisco 2900&3900 Series
The trend towards Datacenter consolidation has resulted in reduction in application software deployed at branch location. However for business continuity and application performance reasons some applications must still be deployed at branch infrastructure network. UCS E-Series blade servers gives users…
How to Connect the Console Port to a PC?
In this guide we will cover the tasks associated with connecting a console port to a PC, and includes the following topics: Console (rollover) Cable and Adapters Making the physical connection Connecting using HyperTerminal Troubleshooting console port problems Console (rollover)…
Difference between the Nexus 7010 and Nexus 7018
What is the difference between the Nexus 7010 and 7018? Here we will share some key similarities and the differences between the two big network switches. The first difference is size and weight. The Nexus 7010 is 36.5″ (92.7 cm)…
Cisco Catalyst 3850: Understanding Interface Configuration on NM Modules
It is sometimes confusing on which interfaces are available and which can be configured when using one of the NM modules in a Cisco 3850 Switch. We currently offer three different modules: C3850-NM-4-1G (four 1-Gigabit SFP module slots) C3850-NM-2-10G (Combination…
How to Configure New ASA 5510 in Transparent Mode?
How to configure ASA in transparent mode instead of routing mode in an existing network? Here we will share a Cisco ASA user’ real example of Configuring New ASA 5510 in Transparent Mode. The REAL Problem: User is new to…
Cisco Boosts Enterprise Collaboration Tools for the Modern Workspace
Cisco decided to boost its enterprise collaboration stack with products designed to simplify the way companies secure communications, interact with external parties and manage their collaboration tools. The new wares, which were announced at the company’s annual Collaboration Summit last…
How to Upgrade Cisco 4500 SUP7-E&Sup7L-E ROMMON to Support VSS?
VSS (Virtual switching system) can enable on Catalyst 4500/4500X series switch (Supervisor Engine 7-E, Supervisor Engine 7L-E, and Catalyst 4500-X). Cisco IOS XE 3.4.0SG and ROMMON IOS Version 15.0(1r) SG7 later released support VSS. This article will discuss about Cisco…
Cisco/Insieme 40G Coming in Close to 10G
Preface: Spin-in developed transceiver for 30% premium over 10G; leaf, spine switches mix merchant, custom ASICs; ACI fabric based on VXLAN. As the November 6 launch date gets closer, more details are emerging on Cisco/Insieme’s Nexus 9000 and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) introduction. Yes,…
Cisco Will Raise Catalyst Switch Prices by Up to 67%
Cisco Catalyst Switch Price increases on older gear intended to prod users into upgrades. On November 2, 2013 Cisco will raise the price of some Catalyst 3000, 4000 and 6000 series switches and associated products by up to 67% to…
Cisco Released Wave 2-Ready 802.11ac Access Point and Catalyst 3650
Cisco zeroed in on mobility with several product announcements at Interop New York that focused on improving the performance and simplifying the deployment of wireless LAN infrastructure. Cisco’s new Aironet 3700 series is the company’s next generation of wireless access points (APs)…
Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA Software
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software is affected by the following vulnerabilities: IPsec VPN Crafted ICMP Packet Denial of Service Vulnerability SQL*Net Inspection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability Digital Certificate Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Remote Access VPN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Digital Certificate HTTP Authentication…
Cisco Aironet 3700 Series-Meet and Exceed Mission-Critical Wireless Needs
Cisco released information about their new 3700 series access point with built-in 802.11ac. Incorporate high-density experience through a purpose-built, innovative chipset with best-in-class RF architecture for a high-performance enterprise network. The Cisco Aironet 3700 Series Access Point is designed for…
Cisco Patches Flaw in Security Appliances, Switches, Routers
Cisco has released security patches for authentication bypass, command execution and denial-of-service vulnerabilities affecting products that use its ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) software, as well as the Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches and Cisco 7600 series routers. Cisco released new…
Router-switch.com to Release the Event of “Big Cisco Clearance Sale of the Year”
Recently, router-switch.com announced that the biggest 2013 Cisco stock clearance starts now. There are various hot Cisco products being on sale at lower prices, including Cisco modules & cards, Cisco Access Point, Cisco IP Phones VOIP, Cisco Switches and Cisco…
Cisco Nexus 3100, Ready to Support VMware NSX?
Cisco’s latest switch (the 3000 series of the Nexus switches was upgraded recently by Cisco, called Nexus 3100 series) has added an interesting twist to the company’s battle royal with VMware over next-generation virtual networking and data center operations management.…
Cisco ASA CX–Next Generation Firewall or Enterprise Firewall?
In today’s network world, almost all applications tunnel themselves over HTTP, either due to their nature as web-based apps or the fact that they take advantage of port 80 being open through almost every firewall. The key to being able…
Cisco’s Greenest Catalyst Access Switch
We knew that Cisco catalyst 2960-X series debut at Cisco Partner Summit this year. Cisco announced that the Cisco 2960-X series is the greenest catalyst access switch. Cisco’s Catalyst access switch, the 2960-S/SF is the most widely deployed Ethernet switching…
Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900: User-friendly, Eco-friendly, and Budget-friendly
Cisco Unified IP Phones empower your business with a new collaboration experience that connects the right people with the right information at the right time, so you can accelerate team performance and maximize the value of your investment. Today, more…
Cisco: Internet of Everything Router is Revealed
Preface: The new network device, the Cisco’s Internet of Everything Router, aims to address the explosive growth in Internet traffic via cloud, mobile and video. Cisco unveiled its Internet of Everything router this week. The router is a device that intended…
Cisco to Unveil New Catalyst Access Switch to Converge Wired&Wireless Networking
Cisco is expected to unveil a new Catalyst access switch designed to converge wired and wireless networking next week. Cisco Catalyst 3650 features new chip for wired/wireless convergence. The Catalyst 3650 features line rate 24 and 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports…
Cisco Enterprise-level Access Points Top Out at Nearly 400Mbps
In this article we will take a look at two enterprise-level access points. They’re a part of the so-called “Wave 1” phase of the 802.11ac standard: both access points support up to three spatial streams and 80 MHz wide channels,…
