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Network energy efficiency starts in the LAN closet
Many look to data center servers and storage to cut power use, but network energy efficiency can start inside the LAN closet with switches, routers and security devices.28 Jul 2011
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Wireless LAN security: NSA Suite B cryptography is government strength
Aruba's support of NSA Suite B cryptography opens up wireless LAN mobility options for classified government networks and highly secure enterprises.27 Jul 2011
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Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology for wired Ethernet LANs (local area networks) that allows the electrical current necessary for the operation of each device to be carried by the data cable...26 Jul 2011
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Virtualization security challenges are plentiful: What's the answer?
The network plays a role in addressing virtualization security challenges, but typical firewalls are not necessarily part of the solution.25 Jul 2011
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Cisco Live 2011 Las Vegas: Nexus and Catalyst under one roof
At Cisco Live 2011 Las Vegas, Cisco said it will condense business units. That means Nexus and Catalyst switching lines will live in the same unit. Which one will get the R&D cash?22 Jul 2011
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Network testing strategies for the enterprise: Meet the experts
SearchNetworking.com’s new experts, Tom Kunath and Andy Sholomon, discuss network testing strategies for the enterprise at Cisco Live 2011.22 Jul 2011
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link-load balancer (link balancer)
A link load balancer, also called a link balancer, is a network appliance that distributes in-bound and out-bound traffic to and from multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) links.21 Jul 2011
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Cisco adds 60-watt Power over Ethernet standard in Cat 4500
Cisco is pushing the Power over Ethernet standard to 60 watts with Universal PoE. The technology is available in new line cards for the Catalyst 4500.20 Jul 2011
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Cisco UCS upgrade goes for speed, management and automation
Cisco's UCS upgrade includes higher speed and capacity in switching and server access, but it also enables deeper management and automation throughout the converged network.14 Jul 2011
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Cisco Live 2011: Catalyst 6500 upgrade the game changer?
At Cisco 2011, Cisco played to its core audience, announcing a Catalyst 6500 upgrade that will triple the switch's speed and capacity and beef up security and management.13 Jul 2011
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Myth vs. Reality: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
While 10 Gigbit Ethernet has been available for years, it is still new to many network engineers. We bust the common myths of 10 GbE.13 Jul 2011
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Cisco Live 2011: More than the Nexus 7009?
At Cisco Live 2011, engineers hope for the launch of the Nexus 7009, a smaller, cheaper, speedy switch that can replace the 6500.But will that be enough to soften Cisco's troubles?12 Jul 2011
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Cisco competitors catch the user eye despite old loyalties
Half of Cisco users will consider buying equipment from less expensive Cisco competitors even though these users believe in Cisco's products, according to a readership poll.07 Jul 2011
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Network capacity planning evolves for virtualized environments
Virtualization is changing the role of network capacity planning, making it more essential in the enterprise data center and making network capacity planning tools a must have.05 Jul 2011
Network Management Strategies for the CIO