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Differences Between Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches｜Which one do you need？

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Candice | 0 Comments

A network switch is an essential part of any network. With the diversity of network applications and the increasing diversity of converged network implementations, Layer 3 switches thrive in data centers, complex enterprise networks, and commercial applications. Layer 2 vs.…

Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series-Platform Spec, Licenses, Transition Guide

Posted on March 7, 2019 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The 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. These switches play an integral role as entry-level switches in Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco’s…

New: Cisco 3850 as Mobility Controller

Posted on October 28, 2016 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

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 ESX/ESXi 4.x/5.x. What does the Cisco 3850 switch look like…

The Updates, Something New about the Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switches

Posted on February 23, 2016 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco released the Catalyst 3650 Series in 2013. It can act as a wired switch as well as a converged wired wireless switch. Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 3650 is the next generation of enterprise-class standalone and stackable access-layer switches that…

Cisco Catalyst Switches for Campus Networks & Nexus Switches for Data Centers

Posted on December 4, 2015 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

We talked about Cisco switches and related technical topics a lot before. It’s not easy to select the very Cisco switches for all sizes of networks, such as the complicated campus networks and data center. You know that switches are…

Cisco IoT Part-Cisco Industrial Ethernet 4000 Switches, Designed for Harsh Conditions

Posted on October 27, 2015 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

We talked about the Cisco IoT and Industrial Products a lot before, such as the latest industrial routers IR 809, IR829, IR819, etc. They are reliable for industrial and harsh environments. They also have different features. What are the Cisco…

New: About Cisco 4000 Series ISR Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules

Posted on April 29, 2015 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In the previous articles, we talked about the new Cisco 4000 Series ISR, such as Benefits You Get from Migrating to Cisco 4000 Series ISR, Ordering Guide-Optional Items, IOS Software Images and Licenses for the Cisco 4000 Series ISR and…

VLAN vs. Subnet

Posted on March 28, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

“What is the difference between a subnet and a vlan? How does a subnet and vlan work differently from each other?” “While going through the CCNP switch book of CISCO, I encountered this statement “The switch port supports one VLAN,…

Layer-3 Switching or Layer-2 Switching?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Have you ever faced designing a campus network or similar network of hospitals, factories and organizations? How to design a better network? What factors you need to count in? Here we found a case study provided by Ivan Pepelnjak (CCIE…

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches Debut at Cisco Partner Summit

Posted on June 7, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

On June 4th, 2013, Cisco announced that it upgraded its best-selling Catalyst switch by doubling its stacked port density, stacking bandwidth, buffers and CPU performance at Annual Cisco Partner Summit event. Cisco introduced the next generation of its wildly successful Catalyst…

Feature Comparison of Cisco Main Catalyst Switches-Catalyst 2960, 2950, Catalyst 3560, 3550

Posted on December 13, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In order to help Cisco users or buyers know the popular Cisco catalyst switches, 2950,

Doc Sharing: How to Migrate from Catalyst to Nexus?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How to migrate from a Catalyst-based data center to a Nexus-based data center? Are you still confused with layer 2 and Layer 3? Maybe the following document written by Jeremy Filliben can help you become a network expert. Migrating from…