Decode the Huawei S5700 Switches
Cisco users may be familiar with the rules of naming the switch models, such as Cisco 3750-X models, you can know what each Cisco 3750-X model supports. Huawei switches also…
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Huawei Fixed Switches Overview
Like Cisco switch, Huawei switch is a big family that contains two product lines with different functionality: switches for campus corporate networks (Sx700) and switches for data processing centers (CloudEngine).…
The “Always On” Cisco ISR 4000 Will Replace the Popular Cisco 1900, 2900, and 3900 Series
The Cisco is deciding to stop the ISR G2. Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 will be end-of-sale and end-of-life in Dec 2017. Yes, the Cisco ISR G2 will be…
Cisco ONE Advanced Security, Simplify Your Threat Defense
Cisco promoted its ONE software a year ago. The Cisco ONE Software was designed to simplify the way you purchase software licenses within these technology platforms. Cisco ONE Software is…
How to Choose a Cisco IOS Software Feature License?
When we talk about the Layer 2 or Layer 3 switching, we should know the main Cisco IOS Software feature licenses. And the Layer 2 and layer 3 switching seem…
Introducing the New Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Fixed-configuration, Gigabit Ethernet, entry-level enterprise-class Layer 2 access, LAN Lite, can you guess which Cisco switch is from these features? It’s the new Catalyst 2960-L Series, the LAN Lite one,…
Cisco 3750-X and 3560-X IP Services Switches Overview
In this article we will introduce the 3750-X and 3560-X IP Services Switches. Not LAN Base or IP Base, just IP Services Switches. We know that all the Cisco 3750-X…
Cisco AVB Switches
Have you ever heard of AVB Switches? Do you know something about the Cisco AVB Switches? Recently, Cisco updated the IEEE802.1 Audio Video Bridging standard supported on select Catalyst 3850…
What is Audio Video Bridging?
Do you notice that there is a new feature in Cisco 3850 and Cisco 3650? The new feature is that the IEEE802.1 Audio Video Bridging standard is supported on select…
Cisco’s New Storage Optimized UCS Server-UCS S3260
Cisco launched a new addition to its Unified Computing System (UCS) portfolio with the UCS S-Series-the UCS S3260 Storage Server at the Cisco Partner Summit in early November. It is…
The New ISR 4221, the New Cisco DNA-Ready Platform
Cisco has updated its Cisco 4000 Series Router Family. The new member-Cisco 4221 ISRs has been added to this popular family. What benefits does this new 4221 ISRs bring to…
The Best Months to Buy Something-Pre-Christmas Sale Here
When it enters into November, it means you come to the best shopping season! Yes, welcome to Router-switch.com’s Pre-Christmas Sale 2016. In the days leading up to Christmas, Router-switch.com prepares…
FlexStack vs. FlexStack-Plus
What Are FlexStack and FlexStack-Plus? FlexStack is the name of the stacking technology used by the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series of fixed Ethernet switches. FlexStack is specific to Cisco Catalyst…
Cisco Switches, Stack Please!
When you design your network with Cisco switches, to stack or not to stack? That’s not a question. Because stacking your switches will allow for network efficiency and ease of…
Something about the Cisco Wireless APs Supporting Cisco WLC
In this article we collected some problems about the Cisco AP supporting Cisco WLC from Cisco users. AP working/connecting with WLC is a common issue that discussed by network users.…
How to Activate/Upgrade C3850 IP Base License to IP Services?
“How to upgrade Cisco 3850 LAN base to IP base? or upgraded from IP base image to IP service image?” This is a popular problem that it is often discussed…
License and Warranty for Cisco Catalyst 3850
What licensing model does the Cisco Catalyst 3850 use? The Cisco Catalyst 3850 uses a right-to-use (RTU) licensing model. (Note: The RTU licensing model is a trust-based licensing model designed…
New: Cisco 3850 as Mobility Controller
Cisco updated its Cisco 3850’s functionality recently. WLC (Wireless Controller) services were offered in this higher-end Catalyst 3850 switch. And as a virtual image ‘Virtual WLC’ that runs under VMware…
Wireless Access Point RTU Licensing for Cisco 8500 and Flex7500 Wireless LAN Controllers
RTU Licensing? RTU is short for “Right to Use”. A Right to Use license scheme is an honor-based model for licensing. Licenses are not tied to an unique device identifier…
EoS and EoL Announcement for the Cisco Flex 7510 Wireless Controller
Cisco announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for the Cisco Flex 7510 Wireless Controller. The Cisco Flex 7510 Wireless Controller has been announced end of life and end of sale…
Can Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller Support 1552E Access Point
Does Cisco 2504 wireless controller support Cisco 1552E outdoor access point? This is a common question asked by Cisco users. Someone may be confused with different info and data sheet…
Q&A: Wireless Access Point Smart Licensing for…Cisco 5520, 8540 and Virtual Wireless Controllers
In brief, Smart Licensing is a simplified license management system in which all customers’ licenses (for products that are smart license enabled) are managed through a central Cisco smart license…
