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6509 Support Strategies: You can now extend support and avoid forced upgradesIn November, 2012 support will end on your 6503, 6506 and 6509 chassis. If you are happy with your current 6500 configurations and want to avoid an upgrade, Network...
10 GIG Optics modules explainedBy Mike Sheldon, CEO of Network Hardware ResaleOver the years of 10 gigabit Ethernet’s existence, there have been numerous different form factors and optics types introduced. The oldest, XENPAKS, remain very popular...
Are you spending too much on network maintenance?We've all heard about the pain of being "upside down" on a mortgage. In the world of Cisco networking, being "upside down" on a maintenance contract can be equally painful. It means you're paying more...
What's the difference between Cisco optics & NHR optics?Nothing - unless you're talking about the price or the warranty. Did you know that Network Hardware Resale (NHR) labeled optics are identical to the ones you buy from Cisco and we guarantee...
Reprinted with permission from Processor
magazine.Make The Best Buying Decision For Your Small To Midsized Enterpriseby Dean Takahashi Purchasing used high-tech equipment from the secondary market can be scary. Lots of transactions go off without...
Your Guide to Inline Power, PoE and PoE+Before the IEEE began work on the 802.3af standard, Cisco and a few other companies released their own proprietary inline power systems which had 7W power per port. But once the IEEE approved the 802.3af...
Facing increasing network complexity, rising performance expectations, and budget cuts, IT leaders worldwide are looking to answer the ongoing question of how to do more with less. The answer for many organizations is network virtualization.
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According to procurement pattern research involving more than 10,000 global customers, NHR reveals increased buying of Cisco network security products and 10GbE network interface cards on the secondary market...
When it comes to network performance, consistency is king. Whether you are an end-user in search of predictable latency or an ISP looking to provide your customers with reliable, consistent service, you're most likely already utilizing or...
By Chris Crotteau, Cisco-Certified Engineer, Network Hardware ResaleOne of the current pressing issues in networking is the upcoming exhaustion of the IPv4 address space. Within a year or two, it will be very likely that all available, valid IPv4...


