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Video Illustrates Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches

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

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series is a mid-range modular switch series that offers non-blocking layer 2 through layer 4 switching capabilities for enterprise, small and medium-sized business (SMB) and metropolitan (metro) Ethernet customers. A Cisco Catalyst 4500 comprises a chassis,…

How to Create an Inter-only VLAN on a Router?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Networks) allow network switches to separate traffic based on a logical identifier, known as a VLAN ID. When used in conjunction with a router that supports sub- interfaces, a VLAN can be create that only allows…

Switch Types and LAN Switching

Posted on March 19, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

A switch is a telecommunication device which receives a message from any device connected to it and then transmits the message only to that device for which the message was meant. It plays an integral part in most modern Ethernet…

Network Switch Compared: Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series or Juniper EX4200

Posted on February 21, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

What do people thought about Juniper’s EX switches Vs. Cisco Catalysts switches? Someone may answer like these: “Well the Juniper switches are much cheaper, that’s for sure. I don’t understand this Cisco-only mentality that’s out there – why would I…

Cisco Updates Its High-end Switches to Offer 40GbE and 100GbE Capabilities

Posted on February 3, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco has updated its switching portfolio with 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) and 40 GE capabilities, in a move aimed at datacentres and large campuses requiring heavy-duty bandwidth. A 40 GE option is available for the Catalyst 6500 switching line and both…

Cisco Says: “We Are Adding OpenFlow to Our Nexus Switches.”

Posted on January 16, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

OpenFlow start-up Big Switch Networks is submitting its controller software to the open-source community in order to catalyze an ecosystem of application developers, according to GigaOm. Cisco says it’s adding OpenFlow to its Nexus switches. It also says it’s formulating…

Layer 2 Switches & Layer 3 switches

Posted on December 20, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

What is the basic difference between layer 2 & layer 3 switches? We often hear of these two terms and try to distinguish them, which one is better for building our network. To be simple, Layer 3 switches route packets…

Tutorial: How to Wire an RJ-45 Console Cable?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Routers and network switches typically require an RS232 serial data connection to interface with the device for initial configuration. Serial data connections may also be used for diagnostics purposes, especially when a network device is malfunctioning and unreachable over the…

How to Save/Keep the Cisco 3560 Switch Configuration?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Network switches play an integral role in computer networks by connecting all the devices on the network, enabling communication. Switches can be simple or complex, ranging from small, four-port home office devices with limited management interfaces to complex, 48 port-enterprise…

Cisco Club: Cisco Catalyst & Cisco Catalyst Switches

Posted on November 29, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Catalyst is the brand name for a variety of network switches sold by Cisco Systems. While commonly associated with Ethernet switches, a number of different interfaces have been available throughout the history of the brand. Cisco acquired several different companies…

Why Cisco 6500 Series is Here to Stay?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Tried and true isn’t a descriptor awarded lightly. It’s earned only after emerging battle-hardened from the front lines. It doesn’t matter if you’re the only survivor of the super-soldier program, or the flagship switch in the armada that is Cisco…

Cisco Refreshes Nexus switches to Handle Increasing Data Centre Demands

Posted on October 19, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco has upgraded and extended its Nexus switches to handle increasing data centre demands Cisco Systems is rolling out a host of new and enhanced data centre networking products to bolster the scalability, flexibility and security of its networking fabric.…

General Information of Cisco Switch Commands

Posted on October 11, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco IOS software is installed in the manageable Cisco switches for better LAN management. It delivers network services and enabled networked applications. The Cisco IOS has a command line interface that helps users to execute the Cisco IOS commands. …

Social Networks’ Role: the Third Leg of the Smart Grids

Posted on September 28, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Despite Cisco saying it will ditch its home and building energy management products last month, the router giant still sees a promising industry in the smart grid and held an energy-focused summit on Tuesday. Among the topics Cisco CEO John…