If you’re reading this, this morning, it means you’ve survived the week so far – or at least you’re trying to! The weekend is just around the corner. Hang in there!
In This Issue: A Grand Texas Adventure | Nexus 3000 Accessory Kit | LACP vs PAGP | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – A Grand Texas Adventure
Good morning! When you’re reading this, I’ll likely still be on a flight to Dallas, Texas. I’m going on a fairly quick trip but am super pumped about it! Ever since I first visited Texas a few years back, I’ve been set that one day I’ll move there. I don’t know what it is about Texas or what I loved so much during that one visit, but every time I’ve been back – it just feels like home!
I’ll only be in Dallas for about 36 hours, but are there any places you recommend I visit or try and sneak in? I’m always up for an adventure!
Look forward to your recommendations and hope you have a great rest of your week!
Ashley
Product Spotlights & Updates
Looking for an all-in-one Nexus 3000 Accessory Kit?! Look no further! This complete kit includes the rails, guides, ears, screws, and grounding lug needed to mount your Nexus 3064 Switches.
Learning Center Article – LACP vs PAGP
When it comes to network design, there are usually multiple avenues to arrive at the same result. Any number of arrays can ultimately provide the network coverage you need, and there are always different protocols for managing and controlling networks.
A common technique that is used to increase throughput for Ethernet systems is link aggregation. This technique can increase effective transmission speeds while making a network more robust. There are a few ways to aggregate links, and two of the leading protocols are LACP and PAGP.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Hurricane Ian rapidly strengthened into a strong Category 4 with winds of 155 mph, just 2 mph shy of being a Cat 5, as it draws closer to landfall later today between Sarasota and Fort Myers, with catastrophic storm surge, wind damage and flooding rainfall.
- The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) increased to 6.52% from 6.25%. Applications to refinance a home loan dropped 11% for the week and were 84% lower than the same week one year ago. Mortgage applications to purchase a home decreased 0.4% for the week and were 29% lower than the same week one year ago.
- Hugh Jackman will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside Ryan Reynolds in “Deadpool 3,” which is due out in theaters Sept. 6, 2024. Reynolds, who portrayed the “merc with a mouth” in several 20th Century Fox projects, announced via social media that he and Jackman are set to partner up for Deadpool’s first turn as a Disney property.
- McDonald’s is bringing back its family of recognizable figurines in a new adult Happy Meal, which, yes, includes the toys. Beginning October 3, customers can order a Cactus Plant Flea Market Box — a Big Mac or 10-piece chicken McNuggets, with fries and a drink. The meal is a collaboration between the streetwear brand and the fast food chain as it digs deeper into nostalgia. The food will be served in a specially designed box that should trigger memories of Happy Meals from the old days. Toys include redesigned takes on McDonald’s famous mascots, including Grimace, Hamburglar and Birdie, plus a new one named Cactus Buddy.