Data center networking keeps getting faster, and NICs have evolved with it

This infographic highlights common data center NICs by speed tier, from 10G to 800G, with major vendors and example models at each bandwidth level 😎👇

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A router works at Layer 3, using destination IP addresses to move traffic between networks, while often adding services like NAT, firewall rules, VPN access, and DHCP.

Here is a quick overview of common router functions 😎👇

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Virtual labs are great for learning IP networking, testing configurations, and troubleshooting protocols in a safe isolated environment — often by simulating or emulating real networks.

Here are virtual lab tools for IP networking 😎👇

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Managed switches give you full control—monitor traffic, optimize performance, and enforce security—while unmanaged switches just pass traffic with no visibility or control 😎👇

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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a network protocol that prevents loops in Ethernet networks by automatically detecting redundant links and placing some of them into a blocking state to maintain a loop-free topology 😎👇

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This infographic lists common data center NICs organized by speed tiers from 10G to 800G, showcasing major vendors and model examples at each bandwidth level 😎👇

Find a high-res pdf book with all my networking related infographics from https://study-notes.org

#networking #network #datacenter #networkequipment #cloudcomputing

I've been using and recommending Netgear #network equipment a lot for home lab and small office use, because you get a lot of bank for your buck with them. But they're from the #USA, so they're on the shitlist now.

Looking at Mikrotik now, they have a nice range of managed switches for friendly prices and are from Europe. #Latvia to be specific. Now, Latvia doesn't have a stellar record wrt QUILTBAG+ rights, so that's a bit worrisome. They did have (or still have?) a gay president though, and they seem to be moving forwards instead of backwards.

i think I'll try some of their gear, but donate twice the price of the gear I buy from them to a Latvian LGBTQIA+ rights organisation just to be sure.

Any optinions on Latvia in general or Mikrotik in particular with regards to human rights? Or other brands I should look at?

#Netgear #Mikrotik #USA #Europe #NetworkEquipment #NetworkSwitches #Networking #LGBT #LGBTQIA #HumanRights

Any network people on here who know if this old thing is still worth anything? I have no clue as I'm not familiar with network equipment at all.

From a quick lookup of the model number on eBay, there seems to be quite a few being sold for around €35-40. Might try that on a local marketplace.

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