Darth Vader vs Goku (Dragonball Z)

Darth Vader stares calmly as he assesses his opponent. The one with the Darkside on his side only feeds on fear to strengthen his ability by advantage. He firmly raises his arm and pulsates his quite intimidating light saber. Well, the intimidation is typically felt by those of common men and not necessarily felt by this particular Super Saiyan.

Goku's eyes are fixated on the pure evil that is before him. He can feel Darth Vader's lack of compassion and deviant ambitions. Blocking out visions of fallen friends, he asserts himself. His footing tightens as his rage begins to fuel a luminescent scene of absolute power. The intensity of his power level grows only to gently sway his opponent's cape gently in the wind. 

Both are prepared and ready to fight. What will the conclusion be? What do you think will happen? I await your comments.

Form Redirect to Annoy Spammers

Are you tired of spammers targeting your site's web forms and wish you can initiate a form of vigilante web justice? Well, I have a solution for you that I've been doing for the last 7 years. All you need to do is create a filtered list of terms most spammers use to target your site and setup a form redirect to any website of your choosing. For expample, if they spam sexual enhancement products, target those terms to do the redirect.

I personally love redirecting users the hamster dance or hitting them with a Rick Roll. To keep it short, your imagination along with a developer is your limit. So do me a favor and piss off spammers by rebelling. Send them to annoying sites providing you with a satisfying feeling of cleverness. Alight, I'm done venting.

If you decide to redirect spammers from your web form, I want to hear about. Comment in what irritated you and what you did as a corrective measure.

Cisco 2800 Series Routers - Best Seller List

The following list of new and refurbished Cisco 2800 series routers are always available for sale. As always, every single used router is professionally inspected, tested, packaged, and shipped. If you are looking to sell any Cisco 2800 routers, Vology will offer you a fair price gauged by the market. Shipping times for these Cisco routers vary from under 24 hours to a max of 2 days. In addition, you can buy a wide variety of Cisco 2800 parts and accessories that includes cables, rack mounts and just about anything else you can imagine. Ok, here's the list:

• Cisco 2801
• Cisco2801-HSEC/K9
• Cisco2801-V/K9
• Cisco 2811
• Cisco2811-CCME/K9
• Cisco2811-DC
• Cisco2811-HSEC/K9
• Cisco2811-SEC/K9
• Cisco2811-SRST/K9
• Cisco2811-V/K9
• Cisco 2821
• Cisco2821-CCME/K9
• Cisco2821-HSEC/K9
• Cisco2821-SEC/K9
• Cisco 2851
• Cisco2851-CCME/K9
• Cisco2851-HSEC/K9
• Cisco2851-SEC/K9
• Cisco2851-V/K9

Cisco 7900 Series Phones - Most Popular Cisco Phones

Cisco 7900 series phones are the most popular business phones used by small offices to enterprises for countless years. I'm sure you have a Cisco 7900 Unified IP solution sitting on your desk, and if you don't, it's most likely a Shoretel or Avaya office phone. Getting back to Cisco, Vology has their hand into a global supply to reduce the cost of all refurbished Cisco phones. For you as a customer, this means if your phone dies, Vology can ship a replacement to you within 24 to 48 hours with those truly desired extra savings. Below is a list of Cisco 7900 IP phones that are always in stock.

• CP-7937G - Cisco 7937G conference phone
• CP-7942G - Cisco 7942G IP phone
• CP-7961G - Cisco 7961G IP phone
• CP-7941G - Cisco 7941G IP phone
• CP-7960G - Cisco 7960G IP phone (This phone reached Cisco EOL but still able to be purchased)
• CP-7921G-A-K9 - Cisco 7921G wireless IP phone
• CP-7965G - Cisco 7965G IP phone
• CP-7962G - Cisco 7962G IP phone
• CP-7945G - Cisco 7945G IP phone
• CP-7936 - Cisco 7936 conference phone (This phone is Cisco EOL but still available for sale)
• CP-7911G - Cisco 7911G IP phone
• CP-7975G - Cisco 7975G IP phone
• CP-7925G-A-K9 - Cisco 7925G wireless IP phone
• CP-7961G-GE - Cisco 7961G-GE IP phone
• CP-7970G - Cisco 7970G IP phone
• CP-7940G-SIP - Cisco 7940G-SIP phone
• CP-7960 - Cisco 7960 IP phone
• CP-7940 - Cisco 7940 IP phone
• CP-7912G - Cisco 7912G IP phone
• CP-7941G-GE - Cisco 7941G-GE IP phone
• CP-7960-SIP - Cisco 7960-SIP phone
• CP-7902G - Cisco 7902G IP phone
• CP-7921G-E-K9 - Cisco 7921G wireless IP phone
• CP-7962G-CH - Cisco 7962G-CH IP phone
• CP-7931G - Cisco 7931G IP phone
• CP-7935 - Cisco 7935 IP phone
• CP-7961G-GE-SIP - Cisco 7961G-GE-SIP phone
• CP-7920 - Cisco 7920 IP phone
• CP-7906G - Cisco 7906G IP phone
• CP-7905 - Cisco 7905 IP phone
• CP-7910 - Cisco 7910 IP phone

Palo Alto Firewalls for your Network Aresonal

Vology has recently partnered with Palo Alto Networks to provide you another valid network security solution that consist of 5 series of Palo Alto firewalls. This includes PA-5000, PA-4000, PA-2000, PA-500 and PA-200 series firewall models. The higher the number in the series means the more features and higher the price. I highly recommend you check with your network administrator to assess the security demands in your organization's network to prevent incorrect part ordering and unneeded frustration. For your convenience, here is a list of the following models available:

• PA-200 - Ideal for small businesses and low number of PCs to secure
• PA-500 - Ideal for small businesses and low number of PCs to secure
• PA-2020 - Perfect for small to medium-sized businesses and low to moderate number of PCs to secure
• PA-2050 -  Perfect for small to medium-sized businesses and low to moderate number of PCs to secure 
• PA-4020 - A great choice for medium-sized companies with an extensive amount of PCs
• PA-4050 - A great choice for medium-sized companies with an extensive amount of PCs
• PA-4060 - A great solution for medium-sized  to large companies with an extensive amount of PCs
• PA-5020 - A higher-end solution for large enterprises with an extensive amount of PCs
• PA-5050 - A higher-end solution for large enterprises with an extensive amount of PCs
• PA-5060 - A higher-end solution for large enterprises with an extensive amount of PCs  

Cisco 3560G Switches - In Stock Update

The following list of new and refurbished Cisco 3560G switches are always available for sale. As always, every piece of used Cisco equipment is professionally inspected, tested, packaged, and shipped. If you are looking to sell any Cisco 3560G switches, Vology will offer you a fair price gauged by the market. Shipping times for these Cisco switches vary from under 24 hours to a maximum of 2 days.

• WS-C3560G-48TS-S
• WS-C3560G-24TS-S
• WS-C3560G-48PS-S
• WS-C3560G-24PS-S
• WS-C3560G-24TS-E
• WS-C3560G-48PS-E
• WS-C3560G-48TS-E
• WS-C3560G-24PS-E

Cisco 2960G Switches - Quick Inventory Notice

With Vology’s reach in the Cisco equipment market, it allows the following Cisco 2960G switches to be always in stock and usually shipped under 24 hours to 2 days maximum. 24 and 48 port models are typically preferred more than the 8 port version.

WS-C2960G-48TC-L  <- 48 Ports
WS-C2960G-24TC-L  <- 24 Ports
WS-C2960G-8TC-L  <- 8 Ports

Any 5-Star Cisco 2960G switches from Vology includes a 5-Year warranty and professional packaging and inspection.

CDW Reviews vs. Vology Reviews

Reviews are highly important on the web to gain consumer confidence with potential prospects. There are countless amounts of websites out there that sell B2B and B2C products, and you need to be aware that a rating can make or break your buying experience. Let's take a look at CDW's reviews from resellerratings.com. They currently have a .59 out of 10 review rating out of 132 reviews. This represents 5 main points a consumer experiences when buying from a company in the past and the future. The plain flaw that I can presume deals with growing so large, you simply can not keep up with customer service and product accuracy. CDW customer reviews just seem like they flat out hate CDW.

* Reviews and ratings are sourced by resellerratings.com at of 2/17/2012

Before I go any further, the 5 main points commonly reviewed on include:

• Product and services pricing
• Chance of future purchase
• Shipping and packaging
• Customer service
• Return/Replacement policy

Now, Vology as a very intellectual reseller spots failures in the "what not to do" approach to prevent most from having a bad experience when purchasing a product or service. Vology's review rating is currently 9.69 out of 10 review ratings our of 139 reviews. Customer support is one of the most important areas in running a store period. In summary, just because you have a lot of products and people know who you are, doesn't mean you will have a good experience. I would prefer to buy from a company where I can get someone on the phone when a issue arises during and after a transaction.

Please fell free to comment your experience with CDW, Vology or any other online re-seller. 

Cisco WS-C2960G-24TC-L Dual Purpose Switches

Currently, there are 3 models to choose from in the Cisco 2960G series.  The Cisco WS-C2960G-24TC-L switch features 20 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports and 4 dual-purpose uplinks (each dual-purpose uplink port has 1 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and 1 SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet port, 1 port active), 1 RU fixed-configuration and a LAN based image. These fixed-configuration switches are ideal for small businesses, enterprises and midmarket level organizations. If you feel this Cisco 2960 switch is the right solution for your business, give Vology a call at 1-800-998-9862 to place an order today with a free 5-year warranty.

* If you unsure about the specific model number, check with your network administrator to review the datasheet for all Cisco 2960 switch specifications. Finally, I don't believe Cisco has announced a End-of-Life (eol) of the Cisco WS-C2960G-24TC-L. When Cisco does deem this switch EoL, please feel free to comment the date below.

Cisco WS-C3560G-24TS-S - Highly Reliable

The Cisco WS-C3560G-24TS-S switch has my vote in being a reliable and practical network switch for your business. This multilayer Cisco switch includes 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports, 4 SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1RU fixed-configuration, Enterprise-class intelligent services, and IP Base software feature set (IPB). Like always, check with your network administrator to ensure this networking switch is the right choice for your network. As you add more work stations, these switches can be stacked to increase connectivity options.

EOL, Pricing, and Weight Information

• For prospective buyers and those who use this model in your network, The WS-C3560G-24TS-S EOL date will be in effect on January 30, 2013.
• As of 2/14/2012, a good price for a refurbished WS-C3560G-24TS-S switch is under $2500.
• The Cisco WS-C3560G-24TS-S weight is 8.5 lbs.

Cisco CP-7937G IP Conference Phone - Cisco 7937G

The Cisco CP-7937G phone may be the perfect edition for your company's board room or executive suite. With its futuristic look and feel, this phone screams, "Yes, I am a serious decision maker". Again, this Cisco conference phone is one of Vology's fast moving Cisco products. The reason is absolutely clear in my eyes.
It can all be summed up by the fast amount of features this office phone presents with its exquisite design.

The Cisco 7937G Unified IP conference phone includes the following features:

• Large backlit liquid crystal display (LCD)
• Support for a third-party lapel microphone kit1
• Expanded room coverage up to 30 feet x 40 feet with the optional external microphone kit
• Support for IEEE Power over Ethernet (PoE) or the Cisco Power Cube 3
• Wideband frequency response is more than double that of narrowband, resulting in a richer and clearer sound
• Enhances speaker recognition and speech quality
• Provides excellent voice quality for both wideband and narrowband calls
• Allows presenters to be easily heard even if walking away from the Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G microphones
• Increases visibility even in dark areas
• Enhanced soft keys to make dialing easier
• IEEE 802.3af line power
• Support for Cisco XML services includes Cisco Unified Communications Manager and third-party directories, Cisco Web Dialer, Extension Mobility features, and Personal Assistant

Cisco ASA5510-BUN-K9 - Replace your PIX 515

As small businesses grow, they need a reliable piece of firewall hardware to ensure their network is not compromised. The Cisco ASA5510-BUN-K9 firewall is one of the Cisco ASA5510 series security appliances that is able to secure your network within operational user's means. These Cisco firewalls have been manufactured by Cisco for countless years with proven performance by network administrators all over the entire world. If you are trapped in the past and are using a PIX 515 or similar, I highly recommend moving to a Cisco ASA series firewall.

Take advice from a real person vs. a random website that is selling just because they have it in stock.

The Cisco ASA5510-BUN-K9 firewall edition bundle includes 5 Fast Ethernet interfaces, 250 IPsec VPN peers, 2 Premium VPN peers, and a 3DES/AES license. Make sure you check with your network administrator to validate this is the exact Cisco ASA firewall you require for your network. Through the eyes of Vology, the popularity and demand for this firewall is still as strong as it was over a year ago. After toying around Juniper SRX security appliances, I am torn between this model and a SRX220. If Cisco is the choice in your network, meaning you use mostly Cisco, I would keep Cisco as your solution for network security.

Are you using a Cisco ASA5510 firewall in your network? I want to hear the good and the bad about this product. Let others know your opinion and leave some comments.

Cisco WS-SUP720 - Data Center Says Win

The Cisco WS-SUP720 supervisor engine is a common requirement when populating a Cisco 6500 or 7600 series chassis. The intent of this sup engine is to deliver scalable performance to enable applications such as Layer 2 and 3 MPLS VPNs, Ethernet over MPSL with QoS and security features. This line card is often purchased by those operating a data center or ISP environment. The complexity for this Cisco supervisor engine to operate at optimal levels requires a Cisco certified engineer to install, test, and troubleshoot when issues arise.

I highly recommend using Vology’s professional services in the event your Cisco engineer has a technical issue or is simply too busy with other tasks. I have seen it before. There are times when even the best of us simply shrug their shoulders and say, "I simply have no idea in what the problem is". Vology hears your frustrations and will always lend a helping hand to tackle your technical problems starting with a complete diagnostic of your hardware. In the event your Cisco WS-SUP720 sup engine fails, Vology sells replacements that are 5-Star Certified at a less expensive price than most online tech stores. 

WS-SUP720 Common Questions

• Are there ACE Counters? NO
• Is there port security? YES
• Am I able to utilize IEEE 802.1x and 802.1x extenstions? YES
• Does it have VLAN and router ACLs and port ACLs? YES
• How many security ACL entries allowed? 32,000
• How many reflexive ACLs? 128,000
• How many paths for uRPF hardware checks? 6
• How many CPU rate limiters for DoS protection? 10
• Private VLANs supported? YES
• How many interfaces with unique ACLs? 512
• MAC ACLs on IP? NO
• Is TCP intercept hardware acceleration available to me? YES
• What versions of software is compatible? 8.1(1) or Higher
• Is there a console port? YES, one RS-232
• How is this engine described in ordering? Most refer to it as a Cisco Supervisor 720 with MSFC3 PFC3A
• What is a good refurbished price for this unit? Currently, anything under $2,000

Cisco WS-C3750G-24TS-E - Quick Buyer Notice

The Cisco WS-C3750G-24TS-E switch is another top selling Cisco switch from Vology. The demand for this particular model comes from all corners of the world including the United States, Austrailia, and the United Kingdom. Being so heavily used by Cisco network engineers today, I am confident in recommending the Catalyst WS-C3750G-24TS-E switch to any of my established customers, even major INC. 500 companies.

Since I know your time is precious, I'll quickly point out the most important technical specs of this network switch.

The "Need to Know" WS-C3750G-24TS-E Specs

• Includes 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports
• 32-Gbps, high-speed stacking bus capability
• 1.5 RU stackable, multilayer switch
• The ability to be stack-able in a network wiring closet
• Enterprise Edition version of the Cisco 3750G series
• IP Services software feature set (IPS)
• Provides full IPv6 dynamic routing
• Does not feature Power-Over-Ethernet

The Vology Experience of 5-Star Certified Includes

• 5-Year Warranty
• 100% Guarantee to be operational when you receive your switch
• Professionally packaged and shipped
• Inspected and Tested by certified Cisco engineers 

Used Cisco Switches to 5-Star Certified

Tired of searching for used Cisco switches? The thought of having to digest the endless amounts of ads, Ebay listings, and untrustworthy appearing re-sellers must be exhausting. There really is a solution to this “consumption of your time” endeavor. Vology is the definitive source that does not sell used Cisco switches, they sell 5-Star Certified Cisco switches. This removes uncertainty from the equation of making a buying decision.

What is 5-Star Certified?

First, the process starts with the comprehensive inspection of any piece of Cisco equipment that enters our warehouse.

• Ensure arriving equipment has no shipping damage
• Make sure internal and external serial numbers match
• Inspect manufacturer markings and labels to ensure they are intact
• Ensure tamper labels are intact

Next, certified engineers vigorously inspect and test Cisco products that includes the following highlights:

• Power and voltage capabilities perform to standard 
• Latest diagnostic software is utilized for testing
• Equipment operates at normal operating temperatures and has no thermal issues
• Existing internal diagnostics are run and results recorded
• Empty chassis is populated to capacity with functional blades, and all slots, power receptacles and connectors work
• Hot swappable cards, power supplies and modules perform to standard and maintain functionality in the event faulty components are changed
• Network switches and ports operate at peak performance
• Redundant systems meet fail-over reliability standards
• Cisco Equipment is configured and operates as designed under real conditions

Finally, the product enters the shipping and handling phase.

• Equipment that passes all diagnostic tests is cleaned and packaged for stock
• Stock is rechecked prior to shipping
• Updated stock undergoes additional diagnostic tests
• Products are professionally packed in customized solutions above and beyond carriers’ requirements to ensure safe shipping

Cisco WS-C3560G-48TS-S - Popular by Design

The Cisco WS-C3560G-48TS-S switch is extremely popular with many Cisco networking professionals. With 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports, this multilayer switch is premier choice for most medium-sized businesses. Like many Cisco 3560G series switches, there are an abundant amount of features that contribute to the ease of use, deployment, and redundancy.  Just like many other Cisco switches out there, all Catalyst WS-C3560G switches are stackable in your wiring closet.

Now, I do realize there may not be much fun in reading about networking switches in general, and let’s face it, you are busy. Therefore, I will not go too deep in the technical specifications. I will simply move both of my thumbs in an upright position for the pricing and quality of this particular model. There are some of you that may say Cisco 3750G models are a better fit for your company, and I get that. Every network environment has different needs and connectivity options.

Have you used the WS-C3560G-48TS-S in your network? I want to hear about any technical complications or praises. Maybe you will the first to actual blog comment on this particular Cisco switch.

No Fun Zone - Banished by IT

There are many times when you become so frustrated with users you simply want to wish them away to avoid the constant sighs under your breath. There is a place in between life and death or maybe somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle called the "No Fun Zone". When users fail, backups will always prevail. However, the desire and urge to entice banishment from someone to ever use a PC is growing wildly like a raging bull staring at a rodeo clown dressed in all flavors of red.

In a sense, you do care about the well-being of the user. Sending them to a infernal pit of flames with every single poisonous snake and spider may be a bit too overbearing for your frustrated heart to endure. Therefore, you gently lay your hand on the unfortunate user's shoulder and think to yourself, "No Fun Zone". When your eyes open, the source of the problem has vanished. You unknowingly sent your client, friend, mother, brother, or some guy you knew was using Internet Explorer off to a remote location without via remote access.

Your day is actually starting to feel better as you continue your mission of system support. The ranting and raving inside your mind has subsided. Inner peace courses through your veins like midichlorians flow through a Jedi. Even so, you do feel like a bounty hunter that has at least a 500,000 credit reward for your head, but that stress is easily dealt with knowing, you saved a fellow admin, a colleague, from a 301 redirect of user error.

Please share your "No Fun Zone" moments. I want to hear from you. At the very least, issues and wishful thinking comments are welcome.

Juniper EX2200-24T-4G - Make the Switch

If your company has been a constant Cisco Catalyst switch user and is looking at Juniper, the Juniper EX2200-24T-4G may a network switch worth buying. The Juniper EX2200 Ethernet switch is a single rack-unit solution for congested wiring closets and access locations. This particular model features 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, low power consumption, and low-acoustic fans.

The EX2200-24T-4G switch also includes four fixed front panel Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) uplink ports to support high-speed backbone or link aggregation connections between wiring closets or upstream aggregation switches without sacrificing base ports, offering true 24+4 configuration options.

Additionally, at a extra cost, you can add a enhanced feature license for EX2200-24T switches. This includes licenses for OSPF v1/v2, IGMP v1/v2/v3, PIM, IEEE 802.1Q-in-Q, Real-time Performance Monitoring (RPM), IEEE 802.1ag (Connectivity Fault Management).

Vology always has Juniper EX2200 switches in stock and ready for immediate shipment. As a Juniper Operate partner, we can provide professional services for Juniper configurations at extremely attractive rates. You can also turn in your unused Cisco equipment for a discount or we could possibly purchase them off your hands.

Juniper EX2200-24T-4G Highlighted Features

•  Fixed platform form factor
• 56 Gbps datarate and 42 Mbps throughput wire speed
• 24 x 10/100 ports and 4 x SFP ports
• 2,000 ARP entries allowed
• 1,024 VLANs
• 6,500 IPv4 Unicast
• 9216k jumbo framerate
• 16,000 MAC addresses
• 8 QoS quese per port
• sFlow traffic monitoring
• Latest version of JUNOS OS

Juniper SRX100H Router Firewall Services Gateway

The Juniper SRX100H multi-service router is a premium choice for a compact solution for a small business. With 8 fast ethernet ports, this Juniper device provides the capability to secure, manage and connect your users in your network. This Juniper Networks SRX100 series router has the latest version of JUNOS to ensure you are up to date with the OS. A router, firewall and gateway into a single compact device is amazing!

Now, lets talk about the SRX100H as it relates to Vology. Vology is one of the few that has obtained a Juniper Operate status in the United States. This means we are able to provide accurate support for any Juniper Networks product at a less expensive price than Juniper direct. What if you run into a technical issue during your configuration? It's quite a relief you can get support at the same place where you purchased.

Juniper SRX100H Basic Information

• Junos OS 10.4.r1 installed as of 2/2/2012
• 700 Mbps of firewall performance
• 60 Mbps of IPS performance (NSS 4.2.1)
• 65 Mbps of AES256+SHA-1 / 3DES+SHA-1 VPN performance 
• 16K Base / 32K High Memory allowed for maximum concurrent sessions 
• 2,000 new sessions/second (sustained, TCP, 3-way) 
• 384 maximum security policies
• An unrestricted amount of users allowed
• 8 x 10/100 Ports
• 3G/4G USB port
• High availability support

Cisco GLC-T SFP Transceivers Always in Stock

I am absolutely amazed at the quantity available in Cisco GLC-T transceivers. Running through my inventory list, I see over 1,000 in stock for both new and refurbished. You may be looking for a reputable source to buy Cisco transceivers. If this is the case, I can say after working for Vology for 7 years, this company has paved the way for the pre-owned Cisco network equipment industry. Where else can you receive a 5-Year warranty on refurbished Cisco gear that is fully tested and inspected by Cisco certified network engineers?

Cisco GLC-T Technical Specs and Information

• Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver module for Category 5 copper wire, RJ-45 connector
• Compatible with a wide range of Cisco devices including the following:
• Cisco ME switches
• Cisco Catalyst switches
• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Nexus Switches
• Cisco Wireless Controllers
• The rumor of a GLC-T transceiver not being compatible with a Nexus 5548 is completely false. Cisco offers a solution for this problem. It is true that there may be a bug on the initial install.
• Compatible versions of the GLC-T manufacturer-ed by Gencom Networks are also available. The price is much lower with the same performance rates as original.