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Sales Engineer Pro Tips for Navigating the Secondary Market

When it comes to technology, everyone wants the hot new item, but the pretty new things aren’t always in your budget. This is certainly true in the network hardware world. Naturally, the bigger original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are going to...

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Cisco IOS Updates Without SMARTnet

Did you know that IOS updates are available from Cisco and DO NOT always require a SMARTnet contract?

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Is buying the latest technology worth it?

Let's recap. Why buy used? Cost savings, fast delivery, reliable hardware along with a better warranty and less expensive support. The newest...

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Catalyst 9300s Explained

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Catalyst 9300s Explained

Cisco has managed to blow our minds with switch options so I am going to try and simplify what the 9300 options are and how they compare. There are...

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New mGig more of a “meh” gig?

Is the new mGig feature more of a “meh” gig?

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Empty Warehouse

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5 ways to deal with the network equipment shortage

Are you having trouble finding essential network equipment? You're not alone. The factors contributing to longer lead times are multi-faceted, and so...

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We need microchips. Are You Prepared for a One-year Pause?

Or, Can you afford to be? It may sound like an exaggeration, but Cisco 9200Ls were quoted to a client at 434 days lead time this week. That’s Easter...

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Panic Button on a Keyboard

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PANIC! At the Cisco

Unfortunately, high hopes won’t get you very far if you’re trying to purchase and install new Cisco before year end. Lead times continue to grow and...

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Network Card

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Is Buying The Latest Technology worth it?

Let's recap. Why buy used? Cost savings, fast delivery, reliable hardware along with a better warranty and less expensive support. The newest...

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How To Optimize Your Data Center Hardware With Pre-Owned Equipment

Operating in the landscape of more efficiency without investing more money must imply optimization at all levels, be it software, hardware, or...

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Cisco Hardware

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What Is The Difference Between Cisco Nexus And Catalyst?

Cisco offers a wide range of modular and fixed-configuration switches that help every business find the right solution to their networking needs....

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How To Configure Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switch?

Designed to leverage assurance, security, and automation capabilities for the Cisco SD access and DNA center, the Catalyst 9300 Switches set the...

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