Network Break NB514: Cisco, Juniper Announce New Switches; SolarWinds Goes Private in $4.4 Billion Buyout
Feb 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andy Lapteff, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Nokia and co-host of the Art of Network Engineering podcast, explores the latest in networking technology. He dives into critical security vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of secure coding. Andy also discusses Cisco’s innovative data center switches and advanced DPUs, along with the competitive dynamics of urban bandwidth. The conversation emphasizes Nokia's advancements in Ethernet tech and the rise of automation, simplifying network management for traditional engineers.
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Change Default Passwords
- Change default passwords on network devices immediately.
- Simple passwords like "password" or "1234" are easily guessed.
Cisco's New Switches with DPUs
- Cisco's new switches use DPUs to offload tasks from the CPU, improving performance and enabling on-switch services.
- This architecture allows deploying services like firewalling directly onto the switch.
HPE's DPU Switches and Market Adoption
- HPE offered DPU-enhanced switches earlier, but adoption has been limited, possibly due to HPE's market share.
- Cisco's entry into this space might increase market adoption due to its larger presence.