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What to Know Before Choosing Between Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches

What to Know Before Choosing Between Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches

A switch is an essential component of any network. While Layer 2 switches have been used for ages now, Layer 3 switches are gaining popularity in the data center industry, mainly because of the broad implementation of VLAN.

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Your Guide to Switching Mechanisms — and Why They’re Important

Your Guide to Switching Mechanisms — and Why They’re Important - An Overview of Layer 2 Switching and Cisco Switching Mechanisms

Switches play a crucial role in each network regardless of their size. They’re a fundamental building block for any network, connecting devices. Besides the support they provide for end devices to gain network access, they are also responsible for exchanging frames and performing filt …

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Auto Risk Mitigation With Arista 720XP Switch Series

More Visibility & Auto Risk Mitigation With Arista 720XP Switch Series - An Essential Product Highlight

The Internet of Things (IoT) has dramatically shifted how society connects to the world. Globally, there has been tremendous growth in the number of (and need for) connected devices.

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Accelerate Network Services with the Arista Cognitive Unified Edge

Accelerate Network Services with the Arista Cognitive Unified Edge - Features, Benefits, and Available Offerings

Commercial businesses face the same challenges as larger enterprises, including evolving security threats, segregated management solutions, and the need for agile problem identification and resolution. However, they are often short-staffed and have low budgets.

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4 Steps of Private VLAN Configuration (Back to Basics)

4 Steps of Private VLAN Configuration (Back to Basics) - An Essential Overview Guide

Sometimes network and business requirements in organizations demand Layer 2 traffic isolation between devices connected to the same physical switch while being part of the same Layer 3 segment or VLAN. A solution is to provide one VLAN per device (per customer in service providers). H …

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In-Depth Exploration of the Cloud-Native Design of Aruba CX Switches

In-Depth Exploration of the Cloud-Native Design of Aruba CX Switches - Delivering the Requirements of Modern Networks

Today’s enterprise networks have significantly evolved into complex systems with the need for requirements such as automation, scalability, high availability, and ultra-low latency. These requirements were not imperative for legacy networks.

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Must-Have Port Security: Simple but Efficient Layer 2 Protection

Must-Have Port Security: Simple but Efficient Layer 2 Protection

A switch port is the main entrance into a network and should have adequate security to combat potential threats. A large network could have thousands of access ports distributed across a campus or building. Are all your ports, used and unused, protected from unauthorized access?

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Arista 7800R3 Series Battle It Out With Juniper QFX Series Switches

Arista 7800R3 Series Battle It Out With Juniper QFX Series Switches

Data centers play a crucial role as the foundation of modern software technology. The evolution of data centers has led to the change from a three-tier architecture to a two-tier Clos network-based spine-and-leaf architecture.

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