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In This Issue: Awesome is Guaranteed | Cisco 3850 Two-Port 10G Ethernet Network Module | Best Practices for Data Center Security in 2022 | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Awesome is Guaranteed

Here at CK we strive to ensure that your experience with us is next level and that the product you receive is greater than what you expected. Awesome is guaranteed at CK, but just so you know we aren’t joking around, here are some reviews directly from our customers:

“I was very impressed with everything. From the service when I ordered to the speedy delivery, and the great gifts and packaging. I will definitely be ordering from here again.”

“When I was desperate for a power module for my Cisco switch, I discovered C&K. Great website, great products, incredible customer service and I’d like to say that everything about my transaction was A+++. I have already purchased another product from them and look forward to continued purchases.”

“Great Service. Quick, on time, and great pricing.”

“Very happy with CablesAndKits, great prices and great service. Some of us old-fashioned businesspeople really appreciate that.”

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The C3850-NM-2-10G network module offers a Gigabit Ethernet network connection via SFP or SFP+ connectors. Two slots on the left side of the module support only 1GB SFP Modules while the two slots on the right support either 1GB or 10GB SFP Modules. While there are 4 ports on the module, only 2 of them can be active at one time. If all ports are needed then the C3850-NM-4-10G will allow for 4 port connectivity.

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Learning Center Article – Best Practices for Data Center Security in 2022

If you looked at data center security best practices only a few years ago, the leading trends and advice would be dramatically different from the leading areas of focus today. Everyone in IT knows that things change fast, but it feels like change has accelerated.

Here’s an example. Network security was the most important thing as recently as 2019. While it’s still paramount, security threats have shifted away from direct attacks. Social engineering and grid stability are actually more important today.

With all of that in mind, there are four up-to-date best practices that can help you think about how things have changed and what you can do to keep up.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• NASA will unveil potential future landing sites for a human return to the surface of the moon, and you can watch the briefing on Space.com today (Aug. 19), or directly on the space agency’s website. NASA is serious about getting humans back to the moon this decade and has already worked out the most convenient landing sites that will be targeted by the Artemis 3 mission in 2025.
• For 45 years, NASA’s twin probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have been exploring our solar system and beyond as they currently roam through interstellar space. Despite its name Voyager 2 launched before Voyager 1, when it lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41 aboard a Titan IIIE-Centaur on Aug. 20, 1977. Voyager 1 followed suit about two weeks later on Sept. 5. While Voyager 1 primarily focused on Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 visited both gas giants and then ventured on to Uranus and Neptune. But the duo didn’t stop there. Voyager 1 officially entered interstellar space on Aug. 25, 2012, while Voyager 2 entered on Nov. 5, 2018. The pair continue to journey through the cosmos and have enough power and fuel to keep scientific instruments running until at least 2025
• The CDC is investigating a “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak that was identified in Ohio and Michigan, with nearly 30 people infected by the bacteria from an unknown source.
• Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs, which could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of devices. Apple added that it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited”.

Happy Thursday! We are inching closer and closer to the weekend. Do you have any fun weekend plans you are gearing up for?

In This Issue: Learning to be Flexible | 19-inch rack mount kit for Cisco ISR 4330 | Difference between FCoE and FCIP | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Learning to be Flexible

Happy Thursday morning, everyone!

Ever had one of those weeks where you had everything planned out and it looked like everything was going to fall into place and then “BOOM” one thing happens and it sets off a chain reaction and throughs off your whole week…even the small things? Yeah, that about sums up my week this week. It’s been a great week but nothing (and I do mean nothing) has gone the way I had planned it at the beginning of the week. My mom tested positive for covid then my brother tested positive for covid this week, so that threw off some of the things that they had to have done which fell to me to have to take care of those things for them, which threw off the things that I needed done and so on and so on…

Flexibility is the key! I don’t like it sometimes, but that is just life I guess. Haha! But seriously, I used to get all worked up and frustrated when things didn’t go as planned or things and time being out of place. It would throw me off and I hated feeling that way. (That is one of my OCD quirks…everything has its place and order. I know there are others out there that deal with this that completely understand where I am coming from.) But, over there years, I have learned to go with the flow. Control what I can and make the best of what I can’t control. No sense in getting worked up, upset, or angry over stuff I can’t control. If I do that, I can’t think clearly enough to handle the curveball and make the best decision for the situation. Not easy all the time, like this week, but it is a part of life.

I hope the rest of your week and weekend go smoothly and “as planned”. I am planning on making the best of the rest of my week and I hope you do as well.

Jason

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Whether you call them Rack Ears, Rack Kits, Rack Mount brackets, or Rack Mount Kits, we all know these are the first to go missing during a move or migration. CablesAndKits realizes that Rack Mount kits sometimes just go missing and we are here to help. This Rack Mount Kit is used to mount Cisco 4300 Series Routers into standard 19″ equipment racks. Includes 2 brackets and all screws necessary to attach brackets to the Router.

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Learning Center Article – Difference between FCoE and FCIP

For enterprise operations, data management is an essential operation, and it requires powerful, robust designs in order to meet demand. That is why storage area networks (SAN) are so common. With SAN, you will often find that multiple types of connections are necessary to serve every need of the system, so you will be working with copper connections and fiber optics simultaneously. When those different infrastructures need to communicate, you need methods that bridge the gap.

When it comes to building connections between fiber channels and Ethernet, you have a few different options. Two of them are FCoE and FCIP. These represent dramatically different approaches to creating and maintaining cross-system communications, and it’s important to understand each of them in order to inform any networking decisions you make down the line.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Join NASA’s Orion spacecraft on its first mission around the Moon using the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW) to track the spacecraft’s flight as it happens. During Artemis I, Orion will travel 40,000 miles beyond the Moon in the first integrated flight test with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Using AROW, almost anyone with internet access can pinpoint where Orion is and track its distance from the Earth, distance from the Moon, mission duration, and more. AROW will be available beginning Aug. 28 on NASA’s website and on the @NASA_Orion Twitter account.
• Dodge unveiled a new electric muscle car concept that could replace the Challenger and Charger. It features a multispeed transmission and exhaust that gives the care the feel and sound of a gas-powered muscle car.
• A bombing at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul during evening prayers on Wednesday killed at least 10 people, including a prominent cleric, and wounded at least 27.
• Russia has deployed three fighter jets armed with hypersonic missiles to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day! Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted due to myths surrounding them? Today is a shoutout to everyone who is the proud owner of a sweet black cat – share your photos!

In This Issue: A year of celebrations! | USB C Multi Function HUB + SD/Micro SD Card | Why would you use shielded Ethernet Cables? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – A year of celebrations!

Happy Wednesday!

This weekend was bittersweet in many ways. My little brother ended the week playing in his last first game as a high school senior. I can not believe I am even typing that. I remember the day he was born so clearly, it feels like it was just yesterday! The Lego-loving, Phineas and Ferb watching, Nemo’s biggest fan is grown. 🥺 He played an incredible game and I’m looking forward to watching him continue to grow this season.

We also ended the weekend kicking off an 18-day countdown until he’s 18! I can’t even believe he’s been driving for 2 years. It’s going to be a big year for our family celebrating many “lasts” and praying for him in his decision of where he wants to go to college.

Hope you have a great rest of your week!

Ashley

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This USB-C hub has everything you need all in one device. Equipped with SD/Micro SD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet adapter, and USB 3.0 ports you can’t go wrong with this hub from CablesAndKits.

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Learning Center Article – Why would you use shielded Ethernet Cables?

Currently, the use of high bandwidth applications has been on the rise, and network systems have started venturing into factory environments which have called for the use of shielded cables. In this new installation sector, the cable is used in areas with high electromagnetic interference (EMI). Even with improved ability to reject noise and handle gigabit Ethernet, these cables will not function properly in areas where there is high EMI if not properly shielded. A shielded cable will help in these high EMI installations ensuring safe and efficient data transfer.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party. The company has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter’s history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they’re renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.
• Hearing aids can be sold over the counter in an effort to increase access and lower costs. The move will allow those with mild to moderate hearing loss to directly purchase hearing aids from retailers.
• China’s Sichuan province has ordered all factories to shut down for six days to ease a power shortage in the region as a scorching heat wave sweeps across the country.
• Meta announced today that it’s launching new Reels features for Instagram and Facebook. Most notably, the company is rolling out an “Add Yours” sticker for Reels on both social networks. The sticker allows users to respond to other users’ Reels with their own following a prompt or a certain topic.

Happy National Tell a Joke Day! We hope today is full of laughter from morning till night. Have a good joke to share? Send it our way!

In This Issue: Home Cooked Meals | Rack Screws | All About 100G Transceivers and Uses in Data Centers | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Home Cooked Meals

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week! I don’t know about you, but over the past year or so I’ve found myself eating at home a lot more than I used to. There are a lot of benefits to doing so as it’s generally cheaper, you can control what ingredients you use, and you can literally make whatever you want! On the flip side, it’s time-consuming, requires a good bit of thought on the front end so you can shop for your ingredients, and it’s easy to get into a rut of making the same recipes over and over! I’m definitely in the “rut” phase right now. I’ve been searching Pinterest for some fun new recipe ideas to try and have found a few that look promising, but I’m still searching for a few more!

Do you have any favorite go-to recipes that you love? I’d love to know what some of your tried-and-true favorites are!

Rebecca

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Used to mount network and telecom equipment into standard equipment racks. There are two main types of rack screws. 10-32 or 12-24. The 12-24 screws account for most applications in the field today. These particular screws have an E-Z start shank. This type of shank is void of threads for the first few “rounds” at the bottom. This allows easy insertion of the screw without having to get it “started” first.

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Learning Center Article – All About 100G Transceivers and Uses in Data Centers

As networking continues to evolve, it has become apparent that data centers are going to do all of the heavy lifting, regardless of who the network serves. In fact, that’s already the case. Networking hubs handle virtually all digital traffic before requests eventually filter down to individual users. Because of this, data center networking is only going to demand more from its hardware and design. Meeting the needs today and tomorrow will require 100G transceivers. This guide was designed to help you better understand and navigate the world of these transceivers.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Walmart says it has signed a deal with Paramount Global to offer the entertainment company’s streaming service as a perk to subscribers of the retailer’s shipping subscription service.
• A 99-year-old Pennsylvania woman got to meet her 100th great-grandchild in person earlier this month.
• Kraft Heinz recalled more than 5,700 cases of Wild Cherry Capri Sun drinks contaminated with cleaning solution, the company said in a statement on Friday. The recall applies to all products with a “best when used by” date of June 25, 2023.
• American Airlines is once again cutting its flight schedule, slashing 16% or 31,000 flights during November. The airline said the move is “in line with our approach to network and schedule planning throughout the year.

Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed some time outside. How was your weekend? Did you do anything adventurous?

In This Issue: Feelings of Nostalgia | Cisco 40GBase-SR4 QSFP+ Transceiver Module | PVC vs LSZH vs OFNP vs OFNR Cable Jackets | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Feelings of Nostalgia

Happy Monday!

The weekend passed by like a blur! My oldest will be turning 8 soon and we’ve been planning and preparing for a birthday party at Skate Country a local skating rink. I find skating rinks fascinating as they seem to be timeless – like the music may have some changes, but the overall experience and feel remains the same. It’s also a multi-generational activity. For me it’s a bit nostalgic too and a reminder of the good old days (even though those good old days just change with each passing generation). Something about the smell of the concession stand, the blasting music, and the lights just transport me back to the 90s when my parents would drop me off at the skating rink and I’d just hang out with my friends and skate for a few hours.

I wonder if there are other experiences like that, like maybe walking into a bakery or something. What activities trigger your nostalgia?

I hope you guys have a great week!

Cris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Cisco original 40G QSFP+ modules are some of the most popular on the market today and are comparable to their popular 10G counterpart, SFP-10G-SR. These 40GBase-SR4 modules are parallel optic transceivers that are ideal for short-range reaches. These transceivers utilize MPO/MTP connectors, operate on OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber (MMF), and use 850nm lasers. These modules utilize 8 of the 12 MPO/MTP fibers to transmit data over 4 duplex (4 sending and 4 receiving) parallel channels at a rate of 10Gbps/channel resulting in 40Gbps speeds. In addition, these modules can be used in a 4x10G mode which allows the module to be compatible with existing 10G transceivers. 40GBase-SR4 modules can reach lengths of up to 100m over OM3 and 150m over OM4 fiber cable.

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Learning Center Article – PVC vs LSZH vs OFNP vs OFNR Cable Jackets

When comparing fiber optics cables, there are a lot of different components and considerations. One important component is the outer jacket of the cable. Outer jackets can be made from a number of materials, and generally speaking, the jacket materials can work with any fiber cable type. That means that choosing the right cable jacket is often independent of choosing the fiber setup.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Samsung announced two new phones with folding screens and a similar design to its predecessors. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a small pocketable square that opens up to reveal a 6.7-inch screen inside with a starting price of $999.99. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a skinny phone with a nearly tablet-sized 7.6-inch screen with a starting price of $1,799.99.
• The iPhone has a feature that’s a little buried that syncs with Shazam and helps you identify any song with one tap. It can also save a history of the songs you’ve identified, so you can add them to playlists later.
• Administration sources familiar with the investigation are reporting that the amount and the sensitivity of confidential, secret and top-secret documents allegedly discovered in the Mar-a-Lago search raise critical national security questions that must be urgently addressed.
• Starbucks is asking the federal labor board to suspend all mail-in ballot union elections nationwide, alleging misconduct in the voting process by the board’s personnel and the union organizing its baristas.

Happy Friday and Happy Vinyl Record Day! Whether it’s the Beatles, Elvis, or Johnny Cash each record has a sound of its own. What’s your favorite vinyl record to put on?

In This Issue: How are the economic changes impacting you? | 11″ Nylon Cable Ties | What does 5G mean for business networks? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – How are the economic changes impacting you?

Happy Friday, folks! We’re halfway through August, which means college football is just a few weeks away. I’m sure someone from our team will cover college football in the coming weeks. Today, I want to ask you how you react to the recent changes.

There have been many changes lately: the feds raised interest rates, recession talk, layoffs, the stock market is a rollercoaster, etc. These topics can create fear in us IF we let it. While we cannot control the events, we can control how we react to the situation. I want to remind us none of these topics is a surprise to God. He told us in 1 Peter 5:7 to “cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Have a great weekend!

Chris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

11″ Nylon cable ties help to hold large bundles of wires and cables neatly out of the way. Cable ties are an extremely versatile way to organize and bundle wires and cables. They are easy to install and can be cut off for rework very easily.

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Learning Center Article – What does 5G mean for business networks?

There is a lot of technology generating excitement for more applications than we could hope to name. One central theme to virtually all of that technology is an increased demand for data and the need for higher bandwidth for connectivity. More devices than ever are actively communicating, and they are placing massive burdens on existing infrastructure.

Copper networks and 4G wireless have a shelf life. Within the next couple of years, they will no longer be able to service standard demands — much less cutting-edge applications. Ultimately, we all need a network that is built for the new age of connectivity. That network will run on 5G.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Hundreds of beer cans spilled onto a highway median when a truck carrying a load of Bud Light overturned on a ramp.
• A CEO has sparked a major debate online after posting a selfie of himself crying on LinkedIn following layoffs he made at his company.
• Forests are burning. Major rivers are drying up. And dead fish are washing ashore. Europe’s heat waves and historic drought are threatening new ecological and economic pain for a continent already grappling with the effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
• Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Thursday that the number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and person good enough to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach was being permanently retired by all 30 teams.