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Happy Friday & Happy NASCAR Day! Any NASCAR fans out there?!

In This Issue: Summer Travel Plans Anyone? | AC Power Cord | Industrial Switches vs Commercial Switches | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Summer Travel Plans Anyone?

Happy Friday, folks!

There is a saying that days go by slowly, and years go by fast. I realize how true that is at specific points of the year, such as the end of a school year.

Our oldest teenager is finishing 10th grade, and the other is finishing 7th grade. This week and next are full of finals and other end-of-school-year festivities. It’s exciting to see another school year close, which means summer is just around the corner!

What’s odd this year is we have yet to make any family summer plans. We’ve thought about a bunch of ideas for a family trip, but we are still looking for something. Do you have family plans to travel this summer? Send some ideas my way!

Have a great weekend!

Chris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Power cords are an essential component of our modern electrical infrastructure, playing a crucial role in connecting electrical appliances and devices to a power source. The AC Power Cord is a vital component in the field of electrical connectivity and is known for its versatility and reliability. Its design features a C20 plug on one end and a C19 receptacle on the other, which are commonly found in data centers, server rooms, and various industrial settings.

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Learning Center Article – Industrial Switches vs Commercial Switches

Switches are essential pieces of equipment for networking. Whether you are talking about a home network, central systems for internet service providers, or anything in between, switches usually show up.

In most cases, switches are used to connect core devices in a network while end users might not connect directly through a switch.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Turner Sports have been in business together for nearly four decades. The relationship is now in jeopardy, as Comcast’s NBCUniversal is attempting to steal away its package of games with a $2.5 billion per-year offer.
• Forget the drive-thru. Walmart wants diners to find a value meal in its grocery aisles. As fast food gets pricier, the nation’s largest grocer sees a sales opportunity. Read more here.
• The Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen’s treatment for patients with the most deadly form of lung cancer.
• Xpeng AeroHT, an affiliate of Xpeng, will aim to deliver its flying car to customers in 2026.

Happy Thursday & Happy National Barbecue Day! Whether you grill at home or grab some takeout it’s the perfect day to enjoy some classic BBQ! 😋

In This Issue: Preferred Payment Options | Cisco 40GBASE QSFP Active Optical Breakout Cable | Li-Fi: The Next Generation of Wireless Technology | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – What are your preferred payment options?

Happy Thursday!

We’re always striving to make your shopping experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. To help us serve you better, we’d love to hear about your preferred payment methods. Do you like the convenience of Apple Pay, allowing you to check out with just a tap? Are you a fan of PayPal? Or do you prefer using traditional credit and debit cards for their familiarity and widespread acceptance?

Maybe you prefer Google Pay or other digital wallets, or maybe just the simplicity of direct bank transfers. No matter how you like to pay, we want to know!

Thank you so much for your feedback! It will help us understand how you like to checkout on our site, allowing us to enhance our payment options to better meet your needs and make your experience even smoother.

Friday is just around the corner, cheers!

The CK Team

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Upgrade your network with the Cisco 40GBASE QSFP Active Optical Breakout Cable, 10 Meters (QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M). This high-performance, new cable is designed for optimal compatibility and efficiency in your data center. With a length of 10 meters, it provides flexible and reliable connections, supporting data rates up to 40Gbps.

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Learning Center Article – Li-Fi: The Next Generation of Wireless Technology

A new wireless networking technology is here and it is grabbing the attention of engineers and network specialists alike.

This new technology is called Li-Fi, and while the concept has been around for a while, the IEEE recently standardized Li-Fi with the new 802.11bb designation. A revolution of wireless technology is upon us.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Netflix’s cheaper, ad-supported tier now has 40 million global monthly active users, nearly double the 23 million the company reported in January.
• McDonald’s $5 value meal will run for roughly a month, beginning on June 25.
• Netflix will stream NFL games on Christmas Day for the next three years.
• Uber on Wednesday announced several new product updates at the company’s annual Go-Get showcase in New York City. Learn what those are here.

Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week. If there’s anything we can be praying for you about this week, please let us know. We’re grateful for you!

In This Issue: 3 Down, 51 To Go! | Cisco 2821/2851-1/2 Router Replacement Chassis Fan | How to Choose the Right Dell PowerEdge Server | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – 3 Down, 51 To Go!

Happy Wednesday! Hope you’re having a great week this week.

It’s time for a goal check-in and transparently, I don’t have great updates to share. 🙁 I had a book goal of 54 books and I’ve read 3 so far this year…yikes! I’m not giving up, but it’s going to take some determination to get there. I read my 1st book in a while last weekend and was reminded how fun it is and how much I enjoy sitting down and reading a good book. And goodness, I was sucked into this book! That said, I’m on a mission to complete my goal – so we will see where I get. I’m hoping to crack open a new book today!

Did you set goals for yourself at the beginning of the year? Are you making progress? Oh, and if you have book recommendations, send them my way!

Cheers to a great rest of the week!

Ashley

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Don’t let your Cisco router overheat. Cool things down with our Cisco 2821/2851 Router Replacement Chassis Fan. This fan is compatible with 2821 and 2851 routers.

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Learning Center Article – How to Choose the Right Dell PowerEdge Server

Choosing the right server requires a lot of homework. There are just so many options and finding the right server to fit your needs can be a bit confusing. In an effort to help you narrow down some options quickly, here’s a simple comparison guide for several Dell PowerEdge server series. We will highlight the primary hardware differences between R600, R700 and R800 series and help you narrow down a few of your seemingly endless options.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Walgreens said it will offer its own cheaper version of the over-the-counter opioid overdose reversal spray naloxone online and in stores.
• Comcast said it will introduce a streaming bundle for its cable, broadband and mobile subscribers, tying together Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ at a discounted rate.
• The move is the latest sign that Apple and Google are working to fix the downside of Bluetooth trackers like Apple’s AirTag. Soon, iPhone and Android devices with up-to-date software will receive a message telling them that a Bluetooth tracker is “found moving with you.”
• Anthropic reported that starting on Tuesday, individuals and businesses across Europe will be able to access its Claude chatbot through the web and via an iOS mobile app.

Happy Tuesday & Happy National Dance like a Chicken Day! Seems like the perfect day to bust out your best chicken moves and dance your way through the day. 🐔

In This Issue: Waterfalls, Clemson & an Unforgiving Rock 🤪 | Kendall Howard Desktop CPU Wall Mount Shelf | What is a RAID? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Waterfalls, Clemson & an Unforgiving Rock 🤪

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope all the moms out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! My mom spent the week on Hilton Head Island so I didn’t get to see her on Mother’s Day, but seeing as how she was at the beach, I don’t think she was too sad about it!

It was an absolutely beautiful Spring weekend, so I tried to take advantage by spending time outside exploring. My little brother and I headed to South Carolina for the day on Saturday to check out a few hikes. We hiked Brasstown Falls Trail which far exceeded expectations. It was a beautiful, well-maintained trail that featured 2 stunning waterfalls! The trail was fairly busy which I normally don’t like, but we met so many friendly people and had some great conversations which was actually really nice!

We also spent some time checking out the Clemson campus. My grandfather went to college there so it has always been my 2nd favorite university! That was our first time visiting and I was really impressed with the campus. It was beautiful and we enjoyed walking it!

We made one more stop for a quick hike at Chau Ram Falls Trail on the way home. That hike didn’t go quite as planned as I slipped and fell on a wet piece of rock. Gravity remains undefeated! We got a good laugh out of it and, fortunately, we were almost done with the hike at that point so it wasn’t too miserable hiking out! All things considered, it was a great weekend!

Rebecca

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Kendall Howard’s Desktop/Tower Wall Mount CPU Brackets are designed to get the computer off the floor and the desktop. The brackets make it easy to secure and mount any desktop PC to the wall or side of the desk. The included velcro strap secures the PC to the bracket.

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Learning Center Article – What is a RAID?

When it comes to computer systems and servers, you have a lot of data to manage. It’s normal to want robust backups so that you never lose important information. At the same time, backups are costly, and they can slow down server systems.

In order to find the best options for various goals, you can manage storage disks in a number of different ways, and one of the most trusted and popular options is to implement RAID.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The Walt Disney World Resort announced that its upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction at the Magic Kingdom will finally debut on June 28.
• Shein has attempted to become a member of the National Retail Federation, the industry’s largest trade association, numerous times but has been rejected.
• Krispy Kreme has teamed up with Dolly Parton to give customers a little something sweet to pair with their cup of ambition. The company unveiled the “Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection.”
• BurgerKing is officially celebrating 70 years!

Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend celebrating all the wonderful Moms in your life. Cheers to a great week ahead!

In This Issue: A Weekend of Fun ☀️ | Cisco 3850 Four-Port 10G Ethernet Network Module | All About Aruba 2930F Series Switches | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – A Weekend of Fun ☀️

Happy Monday!

We had another busy weekend. We spent Saturday afternoon at my parent’s house for an early Mother’s Day lunch. Then later in the afternoon we went to my daughter’s Spring piano recital and even though she was quite nervous, she nailed it and played beautifully. That evening we attended a pre-release Pokemon tournament and my daughter won 2 out of her 3 games. She had a ton of fun and I love seeing the competitive side come out of her.

On Sunday after church, we had a cookout and enjoyed the humidity-free sunny weather, and celebrated Mother’s Day. We’re now counting down the days until Summer when the kids are out of school and life slows down a little bit. I’m looking forward to the lazier days of summer. I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!

Cris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The C3850-NM-4-10G is a network expansion module designed to facilitate stacking capabilities using the organization’s existing cabling infrastructure. This plug-in module is easy to install and configure, connecting to the switch via a high-speed stacking cable. It can be used in standalone or stackable mode, offering flexibility to meet specific network requirements.

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Learning Center Article – All About Aruba 2930F Series Switches

You want your network to be fast. You want it to be secure and reliable, but you don’t want to spend countless hours fighting with it and tinkering in order to actually take advantage of its performance capabilities.

In the modern world, when every network seems to require large-scale wireless access, it’s difficult to find hardware that can give you everything you really need.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Wayfair will open a giant outpost in a major U.S. city. Read more here.
  Arizona Coyotes CEO Xavier Gutierrez is partnering with three other Latino executives to found ‘LiS:
• Latinos in Sports,’ a platform designed to promote Hispanic advancement in sports.
• McDonald’s is working to introduce a value meal in U.S. stores to help offset an increasingly challenging environment for consumers.
• TikTok will start automatically labeling videos and images on its app that are made with artificial intelligence.

Happy Friday! We hope you’ve had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend. Don’t forget – give your mom an extra hug this weekend! Happy Mother’s Day!

In This Issue: Our Goal: To Make Your Life Easier | 19″ 4 Post Open Frame Rack | COM, EXT, IND – Temperature Ranges for SFPs | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Our Goal: To Make Your Life Easier

Happy Friday, folks! We’ve noticed a few things customers ask to do regularly, so I want to share some ways to make your life easier! Our goal is to serve you and help you complete your IT projects quickly and on time! Check out these common questions and click the link below for access to an easy-to-use page with resources for each of these!

Does your company need a W-9 to complete a transaction?

Do you prefer to pay using Net Terms after receiving the products?

Are you a tax-exempt organization? Are you buying for a Government, school, or resale project?

Visit our Customer Onboarding page to have quick access to complete these tasks. You can always email us at [email protected] to complete these. We want to make it simple for you!

Have a great weekend!

Chris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This rack can be fitted with all standard rack or cabinet shelves, panels, or cable management accessories. It has a fixed width of 19″ and the depth is adjustable from 24″ to 36″ deep in 1″ increments.

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Learning Center Article – COM, EXT, IND – Temperature Ranges for SFPs

When you build a network, you primarily focus on hardware that meets certain requirements. It has to be fast enough and able to manage enough traffic for your applications.

In some cases, it might also need durability requirements, and one of the scariest things for sensitive networking equipment (like SFPs) is something as simple as temperature. If it gets too hot or too cold, it can damage your hardware, and your whole network fails.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Moderna said the Food and Drug Administration has delayed the approval of its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus to the end of May due to “administrative constraints” at the agency.
• Planet Fitness is hiking its base-level membership prices for new customers for the first time since 1998.
• Lay’s new Honey Butter-flavored potato chips have hit Costco stores in the U.S. for the first time ever.
• The Social Security Administration is set to implement new rules to make it easier for beneficiaries to access certain benefits and increase the payments some may receive.