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Topic: Ethernet switch

Ethernet switch News

09 May 2008

Vendors argue over green networking crown

By Bryan Betts, Techworld

3Com has claimed it leads the market in making its networking gear more energy efficient. Read more...

Netgear tunes SMBs to 802.11n signal: 29 Apr 08
Cisco launches new switch family: 10 Apr 08
Nortel and Microsoft team up on unified comms: 12 Mar 08
Users warned on inefficient switches: 28 Feb 08
HP offers new range of edge switches: 06 Feb 08
Juniper finally makes enterprise switch foray: 30 Jan 08
Cisco's Nexus set to shake up datacentre switching: 28 Jan 08

Ethernet switch Blog Entries

01 February 2007

The hot issue of power bricks

By Bryan Betts

Talking to Cisco's Neil Walker about the relative efficiency (or inefficiency) of power-over-Ethernet versus individual mains adapters, I was reminded of a claim by eco-activists last year that only 5 percent of the power consumed by chargers actually goes into charging a mobile phone or MP3 player. The rest is wasted as heat, generated while the charger is plugged in but the device isn't. Read more...

Ethernet switch Insight

23 April 2008

Cisco's IOS vs Juniper's JUNOS

By Jim Duffy, Network World

Juniper continues to grow, broaden into new markets and acquire companies, touting its single-operating-system approach to high-performance networking. Rival Cisco, on the other hand, seems to unveil a new operating system with each product launch, a practice that more and more makes the original version of IOS a distant memory. Who do you think is right? Read more...

The WLAN wars are back - with a vengeance: 17 Apr 08
Blade servers vs. rack servers: 04 Feb 08
Virtual servers drive 10G Ethernet: 19 Nov 07
10 Gig evolves into fabrics: 02 May 07
When and why you should roll out 10Gbit Ethernet: 30 Apr 07
The moves to unify wired and wireless: 12 Apr 07
Could fast Wi-Fi be consigned to 2.4GHz?: 15 Feb 07

Ethernet switch Briefings

09 May 2008

Going global with Ethernet

By Chris Werpy, Masergy

Network service providers are beginning to offer Global Ethernet - Ethernet in the WAN. So what is it, how does it work, and why might you want it? Read more...

Ethernet goes carrier-class: 28 Nov 07
Is FCoE the emperor's new trousers?: 02 Nov 07
Making a fresh switch: 28 May 07
Another 10-fold increase for Ethernet: 28 Nov 06
Deciding the future of Ethernet: 15 Feb 06
ATA-over-Ethernet protocol: 04 Oct 05
Power to your access points: 20 Apr 04

Ethernet switch Interviews

18 March 2008

Juniper CTO's aim is a single, consistent architecture

By Jim Duffy, Network World

CTO and founder Pradeep Sindhu on why he thinks Cisco has too many operating systems, and the future for some of Juniper's product lines. Read more...

Nortel boss aims for relevance and focus: 05 Jan 07
Convergence the Extreme way: 24 Oct 06
Carrier edge routing opens up: 06 Mar 06
Bell Labs R&D chief: mobile applications just need planning and testing: 01 Jul 04
Wi-Fi testing could be a minefield: 12 Mar 04

Ethernet switch Whitepapers

08 March 2007

Data Center Switching Solutions

By Cisco

This document will explore the key technologies that allow Ethernet switching platforms to successfully serve the needs to the Data Center. It will summarize the suggested topology and layers for a Data Center. Further detail will be provided to explain features that enhance the operational capabilities of the switching platforms at each layer of the Data Center topology. Read more...

Data Center Switching Solutions: 23 Feb 07
The Value of Subscribing to Managed Metro Ethernet Services from Service Providers with Cisco QoS Certification: 20 Feb 07
IP SAN Solutions: Where Do They Fit?: 23 Jan 07

Ethernet switch Product Reviews

06 March 2008

Belkin N1 Vision Draft-N Wi-Fi router

By Becky Waring, PC Advisor

List price: £94
Pros: Good range, guest networks supported
Cons: Pricey, throughput is average for draft-N Read more...

Cisco 6500 Virtual Switching Supervisor engine: 15 Jan 08
D-Link DHP-301 Powerline Ethernet starter kit: 21 Dec 07
ATEN Master View CS-1774 KVM: 24 Aug 07
Linksys SPA9000 VoIP PBX: 24 May 07
Linksys SPA9000 VoIP PBX: 24 May 07
Apple Airport Extreme Draft N Wi-Fi router: 19 Feb 07
ZyXEL P-660HW ADSL 2+ Wi-Fi router: 20 Nov 06

Ethernet switch How-Tos

22 March 2007

Dealing with the 'technically challenged'

By Greg Schaffer, Computerworld

Even companies and technicians sometimes get the wrong end of the networking stick. Read more...

Use 802.1X to prevent rogue access points: 19 Jan 07
The art of network troubleshooting: 28 Jul 06
Implementing VoIP: Ask questions up-front: 02 Dec 05
Do we really need rogue AP detection?: 16 Dec 04
How to... run multiple network paths to a server: 01 Dec 03

Ethernet switch Case Studies

03 September 2007

The wireless carnival comes to town

By John Cox, Network World

A travelling fairground makes a good test of the abilities of a Wi-Fi mesh. Read more...

Fast 802.11n Wi-Fi goes to college: 17 Aug 07
Big strides for small net firms: 02 Dec 05
New York courts find security in IP video: 19 Aug 05
Users get creative with wireless: 09 Aug 05
ISCSI use booms, early adopters swoon: 13 Jun 05

WHITE PAPERS

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A Blueprint for Better Management from the Desktop to the Data Centre
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Securing your Network from the Inside: Adding a Portable Layer of Protection
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IDC Report: Identity and Security Management and Strong Information Technology Governance
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IDC Executive Brief: The Rising Concerns Over Endpoint Security
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