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FCoE or iSCSI? Doesn’t matter! It’s about the Ethernet
Some question the path to network convergence - is it through FCoE or iSCSI? Either way, preparing the existing infrastructure will be key to a healthy network environment. News
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New HP campus core switches and architecture aim for a flat LAN
At Interop 2011, HP will push new campus core switches and an architecture that takes the enterprise LAN flat, but it will not announce a data center network fabric. News
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Time to upgrade from 100 Mbps to Gigabit Ethernet on the network edge?
While 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet might provide enough bandwidth for your campus network today, a Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) upgrade on the network edge may prepare the local area network for the coming convergence. Weigh the factors in moving forward or stay... Feature
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AARP (AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol)
AARP (AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol) is a way to map between the physical hardware addresses of computers, such as those known to an Ethernet or token ring local area network, and their temporarily assigned AppleTalk network addresses. Definition
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Cisco Live 2010: Remember, you're a core networking provider!
At Cisco Live 2010, the company will tout a converged Cisco data center strategy, telepresence and collaboration, but network engineers want to know why they can't get a hold of a basic firewall. Engineers are demanding Cisco focus on routing, switch... 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 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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Interop Las Vegas 2010: Storage and network convergence take focus
As enterprises move toward converged data center networks, storage networking becomes an increasingly central concern for networking pros. So it's n... Interview
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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