Buying guides and price comparisons for Cisco.
ASA and Firepower (Secure Firewall) are both Cisco firewall platforms, but they solve different problems. Here's the practical difference and how to decide which one fits your network.
SmartNet and Solution Support solve different problems - one keeps individual hardware running, the other keeps a multi-technology deployment troubleshootable as one system. Here's how they differ, how each relates to hardware GPL price, and what happens if coverage lapses.
Refurbished Cisco gear can cost meaningfully less than new, but the savings come with real differences in warranty, support-contract eligibility, and lifecycle risk. Here's how to tell whether a specific deal is a smart move or a liability.
A Cisco Global Price List (GPL) is the manufacturer's official MSRP for every part number it sells. Here's what it covers, why the street price is usually lower, and how to use it when budgeting a purchase.