L A N Switch

WHITE PAPER: This resource explores several topics related to future 40 Gbps twisted-pair options such as, an overview of some recent developments in cabling industry standards, capacity considerations with lessons learned from 10GBASE-T, cabling system considerations, and much more.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the things you must consider when thinking about the feasibility of replacing a WAN provider’s provider (P) and provider edge (PE) devices with routers. This paper examines these considerations in greater detail, to see where any potential problems might arise.

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: MPLS stands for Multiprotocol Label Switching and is defined as “a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that direct and carried data from one network node to the next, making it easy to create ‘virtual links’ between distant nodes.” Read on for a thorough overview of MPLS and learn how MPLS can benefit your organization.

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: The reference architecture illustrated in this article shows how enterprises may make the transition to 10GbE for storage using Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series arrays and Dell PowerConnect™ switches.

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 | Published: 23 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: Server virtualization has affected all facets of the data center – from servers to storage to the network. While the promise is a reduced capital investment, higher agility and lower operational expenses, the success of server virtualization depends on the integration of both the physical and the virtual network. This has its own set of challenges.

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights how Snohomish School District 201 extended its refresh cycle for client hardware by 160%-200% using top vendor technologies. Learn more on the benefits this school district encountered.

Posted: 25 May 2011 | Published: 25 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses a Grid reference configuration based on Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers and Dell EqualLogic™ iSCSI storage. This Grid implementation is comprised of the physical Grid based on physical servers and the virtual Grid based upon Oracle virtual machines.

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 | Published: 24 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will provide an overview of some of Cisco’s data center platforms and their virtualization aware features; specifically the Nexus product line of switches (1000V, 2000, 5000, 7000) and the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 | Published: 21 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses vDS and some of the changes that have occurred in VMware’s networking, specifically addressing VMware’s vNetwork Distributed Switch.

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 24 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: In Quocirca’s evaluation of major providers of Managed Print Services (MPS) in Europe, Quocirca found that Xerox and HP  lead the pack, due to their  global scale and broad service capabilities. The analysis also showed that Ricoh and Lexmark  have gained considerable ground, demonstrating effective maturity and service delivery excellence.

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 | Published: 24 Oct 2011