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USENIX LISA 2010: Special coverage
USENIX LISA 2010 is a conference covering large installation systems administration. Keep up-to-date on all SearchNetworking.com coverage from San Jose here, and don't miss a single update from USENIX LISA 2010. Special News Coverage
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Data center network convergence? Not yet, but worth the conversation
At the Interop New York 2010 conference, data center network convergence strategies will be discussed, but users aren't yet ready to invest or even choose which data center network convergence strategy they believe in. Slideshow
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Extreme Networks 40 Gigabit Ethernet: Another hat in the ring
Extreme Networks' 40 Gigabit Ethernet debut at Interop has the company promising customers they can update using their existing equipment. The Extreme Networks 40 Gigabit Ethernet approach adds 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections to existing stackable sw... Slideshow
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Avaya core switch: Nortel's data business continued
The new Avaya core switch carries out Nortel's data business legacy outpacing older models. The new Avaya core switch also integrates wired and wireless networks, and aims to integrate the core and the edge. Slideshow
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Extreme Networks virtual switching pulls control back into the network switch
Every networking vendor is moving to give control of virtual switching back to network admins, who are struggling to gain visibility and management over virtual machine switching. Extreme Networks virtual switching, through its XOS operating system, ... Slideshow
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Interop Las Vegas 2010: New Arista Networks 10 Gigabit Ethernet modular switch
Arista Networks may be known for its top-of-rack switches, but now it's releasing its first Arista Networks 10 Gigabit Ethernet modular switch. The new Arista Networks 10 Gigabit Ethernet modular switch promises super speed and low power consumption,... Slideshow
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Force10 Networks lays out 40 Gigabit Ethernet switching roadmap
Force10 Networks says the future of the data center is in 40 Gigabit Ethernet switching products. So at Interop Las Vegas 2010, Force10 Networks is launching its 40 Gigabit Ethernet product roadmap -- and a speed war. Never mind that it'll be a while... Slideshow
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Interop Las Vegas 2010: Five hot Interop products
At Interop Las Vegas 2010, networking vendors will announce some of their biggest product launches of the year. This year, 40 Gigabit Ethernet switching takes center stage in the line-up of hot Interop products. Other Interop products include more 10... Slideshow
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Cloud computing network primer
Cloud computing network architecture is moving toward a flat, leaf-spine topology, enabling reduced latency and balancing bandwidth, providing any-to-any connectivity within and between servers. Learn more in this primer. Primer
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10 Gigabit Ethernet tutorial: Connecting data centers, storage, LAN and beyond
As IT teams build 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks, they'll have to choose the right 10 Gigabit Ethernet cabling and components in order to ensure data center optimization and prevent latency in the network. They''ll also need to be sure their networks a... Expert Lesson
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Oracle launches super-dense 10 Gigabit top-of-rack switch
With very little fanfare, Oracle has launched a 72-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet top-of-rack switch, blowing other solutions out of the water. The switch is part of Oracle's strategy to integrate everything from applications and servers to network and sto... Article | 15 Jul 2010
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40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ratification doesn't mean immediate uptake
40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ratification means that vendors can roll out standardized 40 and 100 GbE switching products with enormous speed, but users are likely to hold off until prices come down and the need for performance is greater. Article | 22 Jun 2010
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Will TRILL replace spanning tree protocol in data center networks?
The Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL) protocol is a pending IETF standard that could eliminate spanning tree protocol from standard data center network design. Vendors like Brocade are already staking their future on it. Article | 17 Jun 2010
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Juniper Project Stratus: The flat data center network gospel
Juniper's data center strategist, David Yen, preaches flat data center networks, which can be easily automated. With simplification and automation, cloud computing networks can more readily enable resource sharing and provisioning on demand. Interview | 18 May 2010
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Will InfiniBand get new life in the quest for converged I/O?
Enterprises are desperately seeking answers for converged I/O to support converged data center networks. While many tout FCoE, others are looking toward the ROCE specification for running InfiniBand over an Ethernet backbone. Article | 29 Apr 2010
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FCoE data center: Can data and storage network convergence go too far?
The FCoE data center offers enterprises the opportunity to converge data and storage traffic on a single network infrastructure. Most experts see data center network convergence as an opportunity to reduce cost and complexity within servers and racks... Article | 13 Apr 2010
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10 GbE switches: How important is the race for highest-density core?
Port density in 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches is a horserace, and Force10 is currently in the lead with its new E-Series ExaScale line cards. But how many network engineers really need a network core switch with that much firepower? Virtualization, cl... Article | 11 Mar 2010
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Cisco UCS testing shows throughput constraints, one lab says
Cisco UCS testing results from the Tolly Group indicate that throughput is much lower than Cisco claims. Tolly claims Cisco unified computing architecture relies on oversubscribed blade servers and clumsy external switches. Article | 25 Feb 2010
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Half of enterprises to have 10 GbE switches in core by 2012
Virtualization and data center consolidation lower costs and improve efficiency but require more powerful networks, which is why one organization in two is expected to deploy 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches in the core by 2012, according to a rece... Article | 11 Feb 2010
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Q&A: ProCurve CTO talks converged data centers, desktop virtualization
Data center convergence, converged Ethernet, desktop virtualization and other emerging technologies will force network administrators to work more closely with other factions in the IT universe, according to HP ProCurve CTO Paul Congdon. SearchNetwor... Interview | 02 Feb 2010
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Network performance testing considerations for a 40 GbE upgrade
Migrating to 40 GbE will require network performance testing that will take into consideration backplane throughput, jitter and the needs of an FCoE environment. Tip
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Managing virtualization networking: Virtual network switch challenges
Managing virtualization networking is a real challenge for network admins since they often don't have control of virtual network switches and the traffic that runs inside servers. But there are some solutions by way of virtualization networking manag... Tip
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How to optimize Ethernet for data center networks
It will take time for super-fast data center Ethernet technologies to evolve, so managers of data center networks must optimize existing Ethernet through a series of strategies that range from choosing very large switches to isolating storage network... Tip
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Benchmarking core switches: Modeling techniques for switch testing
When it comes to benchmarking core switches, network managers find that testing tools are costly, so it may be worth using switch traffic modeling for testing core switch performance. Tip
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Testing 10 gigabit Ethernet switch latency: What to look for
Testing 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches means going beyond just speed to examine potential latency. Testing 10 gigabit Ethernet switch latency requires choosing the right switches and testing tools and recreating your track flow in just the right way. Tip
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Unified data center fabric primer: FCoE and data center bridging
Unified data center fabrics combine FCoE and data center bridging to enable SAN and LAN traffic to run on the same physical network, simplifying network architecture and resulting in savings. This unified data center fabric primer runs down the basic... Tip
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10 Gigabit Ethernet interconnect solutions: Investigate carefully before choosing
In any data center with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, IT professionals must decide whether optical fiber or copper cables will best support their networking equipment. Solutions vary in terms of maximum interconnect distance, power and heat, signal latency, r... Tip
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Optimization of the data center with 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Data center networking has taken advantage of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Optimize your interconnection equipment and prevent latency with more efficient LAN technology. Tip
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Converged Enhanced Ethernet: New protocols enhance data center Ethernet
10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in the data center is improving. Network traffic and packet loss issues are being solved with new, more efficient protocols. Price, performance and flexibility have made 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) an attractive choic... Tip
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Understand colorful Ethernet cables
Know what you're doing with cables to make the network work properly. Tip
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What do we use IPLC links and T1 links for?
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Are there are any active equipment manufacturers considering the Tera connector as a standard interf
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Ethernet throughput
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What is PPPoA and PPPoE?
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Improvements with Gigabit technology?
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Ethernet packet collision over fiber optic?
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Cat 6 for Gig E?
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Should I invest in Cat6 cable?
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Network performance testing considerations for a 40 GbE upgrade
Migrating to 40 GbE will require network performance testing that will take into consideration backplane throughput, jitter and the needs of an FCoE environment. Tip
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USENIX LISA 2010: Special coverage
USENIX LISA 2010 is a conference covering large installation systems administration. Keep up-to-date on all SearchNetworking.com coverage from San Jose here, and don't miss a single update from USENIX LISA 2010. Special News Coverage
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Data center network convergence? Not yet, but worth the conversation
At the Interop New York 2010 conference, data center network convergence strategies will be discussed, but users aren't yet ready to invest or even choose which data center network convergence strategy they believe in. Slideshow
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Oracle launches super-dense 10 Gigabit top-of-rack switch
With very little fanfare, Oracle has launched a 72-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet top-of-rack switch, blowing other solutions out of the water. The switch is part of Oracle's strategy to integrate everything from applications and servers to network and sto... Article
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40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ratification doesn't mean immediate uptake
40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ratification means that vendors can roll out standardized 40 and 100 GbE switching products with enormous speed, but users are likely to hold off until prices come down and the need for performance is greater. Article
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Will TRILL replace spanning tree protocol in data center networks?
The Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL) protocol is a pending IETF standard that could eliminate spanning tree protocol from standard data center network design. Vendors like Brocade are already staking their future on it. Article
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Juniper Project Stratus: The flat data center network gospel
Juniper's data center strategist, David Yen, preaches flat data center networks, which can be easily automated. With simplification and automation, cloud computing networks can more readily enable resource sharing and provisioning on demand. Interview
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Managing virtualization networking: Virtual network switch challenges
Managing virtualization networking is a real challenge for network admins since they often don't have control of virtual network switches and the traffic that runs inside servers. But there are some solutions by way of virtualization networking manag... Tip
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Will InfiniBand get new life in the quest for converged I/O?
Enterprises are desperately seeking answers for converged I/O to support converged data center networks. While many tout FCoE, others are looking toward the ROCE specification for running InfiniBand over an Ethernet backbone. Article
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Extreme Networks 40 Gigabit Ethernet: Another hat in the ring
Extreme Networks' 40 Gigabit Ethernet debut at Interop has the company promising customers they can update using their existing equipment. The Extreme Networks 40 Gigabit Ethernet approach adds 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections to existing stackable sw... Slideshow
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About 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Here, you'll find out what the network pro needs to know about 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T or 10 Gb Ethernet). Learn how it stacks up against competing cabling technologies such as InfiniBand in terms of cost, latency and performance, and learn best practices for upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet in this section.