June 2018 – Router Switch Blog

Configuring High Availability on Virtual Stacking

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

A switch can be configured as a standby commander for a cluster to make sure of continued manageability of the cluster switches in case a commander switch fails. The standby switch will take over only in a situation in which…

How to Configure a Virtual Stack on Cisco Catalyst 2960-L?

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

Configuring Virtual Stacking We have gone through the virtual stacking technology before (Virtual Stacking and Associated Terminologies), its benefits, and how it differs from FlexStack technology on Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches (FlexStack vs. Virtual Stacking), In this article, we…

Mapping between Catalyst 3850, Catalyst 4500E/4500X, Catalyst 6800 and Catalyst 9000

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

Cisco Catalyst 9300/9400/9500 Pricing and Ordering What is the SKU mapping between the Cisco Catalyst 3850 and 9300 Series, Cisco Catalyst 6800ia and 9300 Series, Cisco Catalyst 4500E and 9400 Series, Cisco Catalyst 4500X and 9500 Series, Cisco Catalyst 6800…

FlexStack vs. Virtual Stacking

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

Differences between FlexStack and virtual stacking Cisco Catalyst 2960 users may be familiar with FlexStack tech on Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR Series and the virtual stacking tech on the 2960-L. (The Cisco Catalyst 2960 family of switches, namely, the Cisco Catalyst…

Requirements for Virtual Stacking

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

The Catalyst 2960-L does not support stacking. But the Catalyst 2960-L switches support virtual stacking for single IP management. Up to eight switches can be configured and managed a single IP address. What’s the Virtual Stacking? And what are the…

Updated: EoS and EoL Announcement for the Select Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Chassis

Posted on June 27, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How the replacement product will happen for the Select Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Chassis that have been announced end of sale and end of life? Firstly, let’s know about the replacement Product Part Number for the End-of-Sale Cat4500E Series. The…

High-density Large Campus Suggested Deployment Platforms

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

The high-density large campus design has multiple distribution layers connected to a core layer and dense demands in the access layer for wired ports and WLAN devices. The preferred design has capacity for supporting over 15,000 wired and wireless users…

Medium Campus Suggested Deployment Platforms

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

MEDIUM-DENSITY CAMPUS DESIGN In the last article we shared the SMALL-SITE CAMPUS DESIGN, which demands in the access layer for wired ports and WLAN devices typically number in the dozens (versus the hundreds in the medium design), with requirements for…

Small Campus Suggested Deployment Platforms

Posted on June 22, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

SMALL-SITE CAMPUS DESIGN The small-site campus design is a single access switch or single access switch stack. The demands in the access layer for wired ports and WLAN devices typically number in the dozens (versus the hundreds in the medium…

How to Help Wireless Customers Select the Right Wireless Solutions?

Posted on June 22, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Wireless Solutions Today we believe that every company relies on wireless technology to operate its business. So to meet customers’ diverse needs, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses, Cisco can provide a broad portfolio of wireless solutions. How to…

Cisco Catalyst 3850 Promotion

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

Hello, Hot Sale for June! There is a big promotion on popular Cisco Catalyst 3850 models, up to 76% off regular prices. Promotion is valid from June 21 to July 7, 2018. View All Deals Hot Cisco 3850 Deals SKU#…

Cisco ONE Software Device Tiering Guide–Perpetual Licenses

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

As described in the Cisco ONE Software License Portability FAQ, the hardware product series and/or tier on which you have deployed your perpetual licenses determines your portability options. Perpetual licenses are portable within a product tier. Devices with greater capabilities…