Types Of Cisco Switches

 Cisco network switches provide optimum performance, availability, security & feasibility in terms of network infrastructure optimization. Cisco offers a wide variety of switches designed for several functionalities. Two types of network switches offered are the fixed configuration and modular switches. Other modules cannot be swapped or added with fixed configuration switches, as it can be with modular switches.

Read further for more details regarding the switches within the two categories.

Fixed Configuration Switches:

A wide range of deployments such as enterprise campus, midsize organizations, branch offices as well as small and medium businesses (SMB) is supported by these Ethernet switching solutions. Secure access, energy efficiency, operational simplicity in addition to enhanced connected super experience are some of the many benefits of fixed configuration switches. Provided below are a series of switches within the fixed configuration switches category.

1. Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series

2. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series

3. Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series

4. Cisco Catalyst 3560-E Series

5. Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series

6. Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series

7. Cisco Catalyst 3750-E Series

8. Cisco Nexus 3750-X Series

9. Cisco Catalyst 4900 Series

10. Cisco Catalyst 2975 Series

Modular Switches:

Cisco Catalyst and Nexus modular switches provide scalable performance, configuration flexibility as well as incremental expansion. Provided below are the switches within this category.

1. Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series

2. Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series

3. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series

For further information and resources regarding Cisco switches, do visit Neo Data Technologies. Among the leading distributors of Cisco switches in the UAE, enquire further to learn more about Cisco network switch implementations and resourcing in Dubai.

7 Impressive Facts About Fortinet

 Fortinet offers excellent network security at affordable pricing, making them among the most popular firewall vendors. This is proven by the high rating in NSS Labs tests, where firewalls were ranked highly for security effectiveness, value as well as overall performance.

Founded in 2000, Fortinet launched its first FortiGate firewall in 2002, proceeding to complete its IPO in 2009. Fortinet offers network security resources for data centers, enterprises and offices.

Read further to learn some interesting facts about Fortinet and FortiGate’s NGFWs.

1. FortiGate’s Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) protect networks from security threats, malware as well as dangerous websites in both encrypted and unencrypted traffic. Additional threat intelligence can be integrated by means of other Fortinet security services to maximize coverage & visibility.

2. Fortinet has high ranking security and performance. The FortiGate 500E was tested among other network security services, giving it a security effectiveness rating as high as 99.3%. This is behind only Forcepoint among all the products that were tested. The performance is also quite impressive, ranking at a strong 6,753 Mbps.

3. Quite high in value, Fortinet was given a US$2 TCO per protected Mbps. This is the best value among all the products tested. 

4. Simple & seamless implementation has been reported by users of Fortinet, who claim that product integration has been hassle-free as well.

5. Fortinet’s products are easy-to-use with an intuitive user interface. According to users, the graphic interface of FortiOS makes it simple to use and straightforward. FortiGate NGFWs offer intuitive management consoles to efficiently manage security automations & performances, while fine tuning policy configurations on a hassle-free interface.

6. FortiGate NGFWs use advanced SPU technology to drive security initiatives with minimal latency, ensuring peak performance as well as security for SSL encrypted traffic.

7. FortiGate NGFWs provide various networking capabilities and flexibility, including advanced later 7 security & virtual domain integration. Each firewall provides a multitude of high-speed interfaces to operate on minimal cost with maximum security and efficiency.

 Interested in learning more about Fortinet partners in Dubai? Visit Neodata’s site for more information about implementation of the Fortinet firewall in Dubai.