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The Cisco ASR 9001 is a compact, high-capacity, provider-edge router that delivers 120 Gbps of nonblocking, full-duplex fabric capacity in a 2-rack-unit (2RU) form factor. Cisco ASR 9001 has an integrated route switch processor (RSP) and two modular bays, which support 1 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet modular port adapters. The base chassis, ASR-9001 has four integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports, a GPS input for Strat …

In the world of networks, there are a lot of terms that get thrown around. Access point. Router. Modem, etc. This blog will explore the difference between two standard networking terms: access point and router. An access point is something that connects to a wireless network. A router is a device that will enable you to connect to the Internet. Both devices are essential for connecting to a network but serve different purposes. Keep reading to learn more about the difference between an access …

Specific hardware components are required for a wireless network to function. This includes a router, modem, and network adapter. A router helps connect your computer to the Internet and allows for communication between devices on a network. A modem is a device that provides a connection to the Internet. This blog will explore the essential hardware required for a wireless network. We will also take some of the more advanced hardware that can be used to improve the result of your wireless net …

In previous posts, we described the importance of developing an overarching strategy for building a hybrid cloud environment and defining the desired business outcomes. Based on this, organizations should next develop a portfolio of services or applications with capabilities that can deliver those outcomes. This is sometimes called a service catalog, or a menu of services that companies offer to users. For example, if your organization needs to support its online business, you …

The corporate landscape is littered with the unfortunate results of failed IT projects. Any number of factors can account for tech initiatives that don’t work out. But it’s a good bet that if a project is launched without any real consideration for business goals or specific problems to be solved, it will not end well or at the very least will not be as successful as it might have been. While there’s nothing wrong with experimentation for the right reasons and in the proper context, i …