SP360: Service Provider

Packet buffer capacity in a switch is a critical parameter that influences the throughput of a network. Ultra-high-speed switches use Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM)-based buffering, a scarce and expensive resource. Employing an innovative, fully shared architecture, Cisco Silicon One devices extract maximum and predictable performance from the available buffer.

Deep buffers on network switches cost money and can add increased latency and reduce performance when used incorrectly. This blog offers the basics of buffering and offers tips to selecting the right buffer for media and broadcast engineers.

Cisco is proud to welcome Charter Communications as a new advanced partner within the Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Program with the launch of its Managed Network Edge (MNE) solution powered by Cisco Meraki’s comprehensive platform of security, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, switching, and smart camera solutions.

Demand for mobile network services continues to increase and providers are efforting to keep pace. Building these networks is highly capital intensive and they don't pop-up overnight. So, how do you get more from what you already have? Simple, you optimize with CUTO.

Confused about which pluggable optic is right for your application? These user-friendly Cisco Optics online tools make it easy to choose.

The QSFP+ 40G CSR pluggable optic offers an alternative to 40G BiDi, especially when longer reach is needed.

In 2020 one common theme seen amongst businesses was the building of resilient networks. Learn about four transformational shifts required to meet the top priority of businesses in the new normal.

The network is more relevant today than it’s ever been, but it must be commensurate with the services it’s supporting. Service providers can reap the benefits of innovation but they need to be prepared to be decisive and invest in the future.

The pace of bandwidth growth isn’t slowing down, and each generation draws more power than the last. To address this, the industry needs to move to co-packaged optics. Today we are announcing a collaboration between Inphi and Cisco to drive an open ecosystem around the technology.