November 2017 – Router Switch Blog

The Latest Cisco 1000 Series ISRs/1100 Models, Next-generation Connectivity and Performance in a Fixed Platform

Posted on November 29, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The latest Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) is a kind of high-end fixed routing ISRs. The Cisco 1000 Series ISR platform with a small form factor is best suited for small and midsize businesses, enterprise branches, and as…

EoS and EoL Announcement for the Cisco 2-Port and 4-port Voice Interface Cards

Posted on November 28, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco announced the end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for the Cisco 2-Port and 4-port Voice Interface Cards. The last day to order the affected product(s) is April 14, 2018. Customers with active service contracts will continue to receive support from the…

Cisco 25-Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules for Nexus 9000 & Nexus 3000

Posted on November 27, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The new SFP-25G-SR-S transceiver has been introduced by Cisco for Data Center and Enterprise applications. The new transceiver facilitates the migration from 10G to the 25G higher data rate by reducing the dollars per Gbps and enabling the reutilization of…

Cisco 25G Transceivers for Next Generation Switches

Posted on November 24, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco introduced the new SFP-25G-SR-S transceiver for Data Center and Enterprise applications. This new transceiver facilitates the migration from 10G to the 25G higher data rate by reducing the dollars per Gbps and enabling the reutilization of fiber infrastructure. Cisco’s 25G transceivers…

(Update 2021) What Are SFP Ports Used For?

Posted on November 24, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

If you know Cisco SFP Modules, you must know the SFP Ports. If you didn’t know what are SFP modules or SFP ports, you can read this article, which can tell you what are SFP ports on a Gigabit Switch…

Quiz for You on Modern Data Center Networking Architecture

Posted on November 22, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

There is a test for you on modern data center networking architecture provided by Erica Mixon from techtarget.com. As business needs have evolved, so has data center networking architecture. Virtualized, abstracted networks are now gaining traction as software-defined technologies take…

Migrate from the Cisco ASA5505 to Cisco ASA5506X Series

Posted on November 21, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco has announced the end-of-life and end-of-sale dates for the popular Cisco firewall products-Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance. And customers are encouraged to migrate from the Cisco ASA5505 to Cisco ASA5506X Series products. ASA 5506 Overview: Learn more about…

A Quiz for Test Your Knowledge of Fiber Optic Cables

Posted on November 16, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How much you know about fiber optic technology? When it comes to data center networking, fiber optic cables are becoming the standard rather than copper. As compute power consolidates and software-defined networking becomes more prevalent, fiber optic cables emerge as…

How Many Catalyst 9300 Models can I Stack together?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How many can I stack together? Up to 8 Switches can be stacked together. Yes, you can stack up to 8 Catalyst 9300 Switches together. All 9300 models are supported in the stack All the switches in the stack should…

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series–Tech Overview

Posted on November 7, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Read the key words for Catalyst 9300 Series firstly: StackWise, UADP 2.0, StackPower, Cisco UPOE, IoT, security, cloud, Software-Defined Access. The Catalyst 9300 Series is designed for Cisco StackWise technology, providing flexible deployment with support for nonstop forwarding with stateful switchover…

Cisco IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series-Security Features for Today

Posted on November 3, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Are you using Cisco IP Phones? Are you familiar with the security features and support across both older and Cisco’s latest phone models? The latest-generation of Cisco IP phone models are the Cisco IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series. And…

Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series, New Generation of Modular Access

Posted on November 1, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches are Cisco’s leading modular enterprise switching access platform built for security, IoT and cloud. These switches form the foundational building block for SD-Access―Cisco’s lead enterprise architecture. The platform provides unparalleled investment protection with a…