Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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Cisco Nexus switches: Layer 2 configuration strategies
In this chapter, you'll learn the basics of Cisco Nexus switches and configuration of Layer 2 networking. Book Chapter
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Cisco Nexus 3548 and Arista 7150: Duelling ultra-low-latency switches
With the Nexus 3548 and the Arista 7150, Cisco and Arista each offer an ultra-low-latency switch with deep features and functionality. News
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Is Cisco doing enough to reduce network power consumption?
Better power supplies and fans are not enough to reduce network power consumption. It's time for network vendors to rethink chip design and packaging. Fast Packet
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How cost-effective is top-of-rack switching?
Expert Carrie Higbie explains that top-of-rack switching may mean higher costs due to an oversubscription of ports that you don't need and can't use. Answer
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Cisco layoffs cause high anxiety
One year after 10,000 Cisco layoffs, the company has let go another 1,300 employees, and sources say there are only more cuts to come. Fast Packet
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Will FCoE architecture replace Fibre Channel?
There's been much hype over Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) architecture; expert Carrie Higbie doesn't think it will ever replace Fibre Channel. Answer
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Fibre Channel over Ethernet face-off: Ready to use or unreliable?
Stuart Miniman and Stephen Foskett take opposing views on Fibre Channel over Ethernet. Is the FCoE standard ready to use or not yet reliable? You decide. Fast Packet
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End-to-end FCoE for network convergence won't work!
FCoE at the edge can be a step toward network convergence, but end-to-end FCoE needs a whole lot more engineering before it can be reliable. Fast Packet
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FCoE network convergence will start at the edge but move to the rack
Implementing FCoE network convergence is possible considering the move to 10 GbE and the emergence of data center bridging. Fast Packet
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With Plexxi's SDN strategy, why bother with network fabric?
The Plexxi SDN strategy uses optical interconnects to link Ethernet switches and a controller with open APIs that enhance application performance far beyond network fabrics. Fast Packet