Articles by tag "IOS-XE"

1. How to Upgrade Cisco 9300 Switches: A Complete Guide to IOS-XE Firmware Updates
   Selene Gong

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   For IT administrators and purchasing decision-makers in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), maintaining an up-to-date network infrastructure is essential for performance, security, and supportability. This guide explains how to upgrade Cisco 9300 Series switches, particularly their IOS-XE ...
2. Extreme vs Cisco: Enterprise Core Switch Comparison 2025
   Selene Gong

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   In enterprise network architecture, core switches are critical for data centers, campus networks, and large-scale corporate networks. As network demands continue to grow, choosing the right core switch is essential for performance, reliability, and future scalability. Extreme Networks and Cisco ...
3. Cisco 2960X End-of-Life Replacement Options: Migration to Catalyst 9200L, 9200, and 9300
   Selene Gong

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   For network professionals, the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series has been a reliable access layer solution. However, with the product reaching its End-of-Sale (EoS) milestone on October 31, 2022, and End-of-Support (LDoS) on October 31, 2027, migration planning is essential to maintain performance, ...
4. Designing Multicast for EVPN-VXLAN on IOS-XE: Underlay, BUM Replication & EVPN Route Design
   Selene Gong

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   Modern data center fabrics require scalable, predictable, and failure-resistant overlay transport. When designing multicast for EVPN-VXLAN fabrics on enterprise switching platforms, engineers must balance efficiency, control-plane stability, and hardware forwarding limitations. In modern ...