In terms of maintenance and support, what are several advantages of using relatively new network equipment?

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The most obvious advantage is that the equipment is at the beginning of the EOL cycle, so that software, firmware, and other upgrades are available. In addition, newer equipment can be sent back to the manufacturer for repair. Some manufacturers offer technology upgrade programs that permit clients to trade in aging equipment for newer versions or better alternatives, at attractive trade-in prices. Major vendors have Web sites that allow clients to download software and firmware upgrades. On these sites, clients can report problems and find information about installation, configuration, and problem resolution. Another common option is to contact a vendor's technician for help on a perplexing problem and to find training programs for certain types of equipment, such as routers. Training programs are more likely to be available for relatively new equipment than for older equipment.

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