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IDC Whitepaper: ROI of Switched Ethernet Networking Solutions for the Midmarket
New generations of network equipment continue to be more reliable than previous generations. Meanwhile, the applications running across the network have become more ubiquitous and more demanding. Underlying this cycle, the network has become much more important to businesses of all sizes — including midmarket firms — and in all industries.
Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company
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How to Get from Fibre Channel to Fibre Channel over Ethernet
This technical article takes a brief look at how IT organizations invested in Fibre Channel (FC) can transition to Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
Published by: Dell, Inc.
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10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Data Center Architectures
This document provides guidance in designing consolidated, virtualized, and SOA-enabled data centers based on the ultra high port-density 10 GbE switch/router products of Force10.
Published by: Force10 Networks
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Data Center Bridging: Extending Network Standards
In this technical brief we provide an overview of the reasons Data Center Bridging (DCB) is being developed and how it can improve networking in the data center for applications, servers, and storage.
Published by: Dell, Inc.
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Benefits of SAN/LAN Convergence: Evaluating Interest in and Readiness for Unified Fabric
In August 2009, Dell commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate the current state of storage and perceptions/interest regarding new storage technologies, including unified fabric - the concept of using the same physical network or common network protocol for storage and application network traffic. Read this report to learn about key findings.
Published by: Dell, Inc.
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10-Gigabit Ethernet: The Next Generation Network Infrastructure
10-GigE is the latest, fastest LAN interconnect, the next in a series following Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. Rest assured that if you have not already implemented 10-GigE you’re not late - while some organizations have begun to use it, cabling upgrades will be required to drive broader deployment.
Published by: Dell, Inc.
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Mixing Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet in a Dedicated SAN Infrastructure
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.
Published by: Dell, Inc.
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10 Gigabit Ethernet: Unifying iSCSI and Fibre Channel in a Single Network Fabric
The advent of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), Data Center Bridging (DCB), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)offers enhanced performance and throughput for connecting networked storage to servers. Whether using the Internet SCSI (iSCSI) or Fibre Channel protocols, organizations have a clear path for unifying a network fabric in 10GbE environments.
Published by: Dell, Inc.
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E-Guide: 10 Gigabit Ethernet tutorial: Connecting data centers, storage, LAN and beyond
In this SearchNetworking.com Guide, learn how choosing the right cabling can affect 10 Gigabit Ethernet distance, speed and overall performance.
Published by: Panduit
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Securing Layer 2
For many years network administrators have expected security breaches to come from outside an organization or at the upper layers of the OSI model. This paper will focus on securing layer 2 switching at the access layer through port security and preventing denial of service (DoS) attacks at layer 2.
Published by: Global Knowledge
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E-Guide: EMC remakes 8 Gbps FC/10 GbE Clariion provisioning in VMware's image
EMC Corp. has updated its Clariion CX4 disk arrays, as well as its RecoverPoint and Replication Manager continuous data protection (CDP) and replication software. The company also added synchronous replication to RecoverPoint, 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) support in Clariion. Read this e-guide to learn more!
Published by: Dell | EMC
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Carrier Ethernet meets new enterprise metro data center needs
This pocket E-Guide takes a close look at enterprise network architectures, the applications they need to support, and what service providers need to do in order to win the business.
Published by: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
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10GbE and FCoE and DCB: Ready for the Evolution of SAN Fabrics?
This article will provide an overview of the reasons Data Center Bridging (DCB) is being developed and how it can improve networking in the data center for applications, servers, and storage.
Published by: Dell, Inc.
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Minimize LAN Switch Tiers to Reduce Cost and Increase Efficiency
Established LAN design practices were created for an environment of limited switch performance. Today's high-capacity switches allow new design approaches, thus reducing cost and complexity in campus and data center LANs. Read this Gartner report to learn about maximizing LAN performance by minimizing LAN switch Tiers.
Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.
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VoIP campus VLAN design
A company's campus network typically is made up of at least two "hierarchical layers" of LAN switching devices. Within these layers, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) are used to manage traffic queues. This Pocket E-Guide details the best approach to implanting a Virtual LAN.
Published by: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
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Brocade Carrier Ethernet Switch/Router Competitive Positioning
In this whitepaper, we analyze Brocade’s carrier Ethernet offering and ability to address and solve the challenges posed by CSP migration strategies and network infrastructure requirements.
Published by: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
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What is Carrier Grade Ethernet?
This paper explains the fundamentals of Carrier Ethernet and examines how service profiles and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) can be defined in Carrier Ethernet.
Published by: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
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University Deploys Unified Fabric in Data Center
University of Arizona used the Cisco Nexus family to converge its data and storage networks, reducing projected infrastructure costs by 50 percent.
Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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NetApp used the Nexus family to build a cloud-computing environment
NetApp met business and technical needs by using Cisco® Nexus switches in the new East Coast data center to build a cloud-computing environment; Application virtualization contributed to 40 percent savings on infrastructure.
Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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The University of Wyoming Builds Scalable Data Center
The University opened a brand-new data center facility to accommodate massive growth in scientific and administrative computing with Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch.
Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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