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Eric Sommers: 08.14.2023
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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Eric Sommers: 05.23.2023
Did you know that IOS updates are available from Cisco and DO NOT always require a SMARTnet contract?
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Eric Sommers: 05.04.2023
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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Eric Sommers: 04.18.2023
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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Eric Sommers: 03.07.2023
Is the new mGig feature more of a “meh” gig?
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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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Eric Sommers: 01.25.2022
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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Eric Sommers: 10.20.2021
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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Eric Sommers: 06.09.2021
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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Eric Sommers: 10.12.2020
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 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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Eric Sommers: 08.05.2020
Designed to leverage assurance, security, and automation capabilities for the Cisco SD access and DNA center, the Catalyst 9300 Switches set the...
