Articles by tag "RS Care"

1. Arista Warranty Lookup: Verify Your Status & Plan for End-of-Life Risks
   Selene Gong

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   For enterprise network administrators, IT procurement teams, and project managers, knowing the exact status of your Arista hardware is essential. Whether you search for “Arista warranty check,” “Arista serial number lookup,” or “Arista switch end-of-support,” the underlying ...
2. Best Alternatives to Cisco Resellers: Escaping High Costs and Convoluted Licensing
   Selene Gong

   18
   When tackling network architecture, many organizations initially turn to Cisco, a globally recognized and trusted name in networking. However, for small businesses, growing firms, or price-sensitive enterprises, the authorized reseller channel often leads to significant pain points. As one ...
3. Why Are Cisco Switches So Expensive? A Complete Analysis for IT Professionals
   Selene Gong

   18
   Upgrading your network often brings a familiar sticker shock: the cost of Cisco switches. For IT managers, network engineers, and procurement teams, seeing quotes for the Catalyst 9000 series or other enterprise models can be daunting. While cheaper alternatives exist, Cisco’s premium ...
4. Mastering Group Policy in Cisco Meraki: User Access Control and Configuration Guide
   Selene Gong

   18
   In enterprise networks, the ability to control user access and device behavior precisely can make the difference between secure, optimized operations and network disruption. Cisco Meraki's cloud-managed dashboard simplifies policy deployment, but misconfigurations can still lead to VLAN leaks, ...
5. Extreme Networks Switch End of Life (EOL) & Software Lifecycle Guide: Risk, Management, and Strategic Planning
   Selene Gong

   18
   When your Extreme Networks switch appears on an End of Life (EOL) list, it’s more than just a technical milestone—it’s a critical business decision. IT managers often face questions about risk, operational continuity, and whether to upgrade immediately or maintain existing infrastructure. ...
6. End of Life vs End of Support: How IT Teams Can Mitigate Server Lifecycle Risks
   Selene Gong

   18
   Many IT teams confuse End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOSL), assuming that if hardware “still works,” there is no immediate risk. For enterprise IT, this is a dangerous assumption—hidden operational risks, compliance gaps, and unplanned downtime can arise before any obvious failure ...
7. Best Enterprise Networking for Multiple Office Locations | Scalable Multi-Site Connectivity Solutions
   Selene Gong

   18
   Managing networks across multiple office locations is no longer optional for growing businesses—it’s a survival requirement. Distributed teams demand consistent connectivity, low-latency communication, and secure access to corporate resources. Without careful planning, companies risk network ...
8. Is Cisco SmartNet Worth It? Evaluating Support Contracts for Real-World Networks
   Selene Gong

   18
   Many IT managers and network engineers debate whether Cisco SmartNet (now officially Smart Net Total Care) is worth the investment. As seen in Reddit discussions: One user commented on /r/Cisco: "I only keep SmartNet for core devices. For access switches, on-site spares work fine." Another ...
9. What Breaks When Cisco IOS XE Is No Longer Updated
   Selene Gong

   18
   For network engineers and IT administrators, the stability of Cisco IOS XE is the bedrock of production environments. However, when an IOS XE release reaches its End of Software Maintenance or Last Date of Support (LDOS), it stops being a reliable asset and begins to pose significant risks to ...
10. SmartNet vs Spare Switches: Practical Guidance for Cisco Network Management
    Selene Gong

    18
    For IT teams managing Cisco networks, one of the most debated questions is whether to purchase Cisco SmartNet (officially Smart Net Total Care, SNTC) for every device or to rely on on-site spare switches. Online discussions, such as Reddit’s /r/Cisco thread on SmartNet value and ...