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Open source networking: Mellanox introduces Open Ethernet
Data center switching vendor Mellanox will support open source software on its switches, giving customers more choice in how they run their networks. News | 12 Mar 2013
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Cisco Nexus 3548 and Arista 7150: Duelling ultra-low-latency switches
With the Nexus 3548 and the Arista 7150, Cisco and Arista each offer an ultra-low-latency switch with deep features and functionality. News | 20 Sep 2012
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IEEE explores new standards: 400 Gigabit Ethernet or Terabit Ethernet
With bandwidth demand growing, the IEEE formed a new consensus group to determine next Ethernet speed: 400 Gigabit Ethernet or Terabit Ethernet. News | 21 Aug 2012
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Fibre Channel over Ethernet face-off: Ready to use or unreliable?
Stuart Miniman and Stephen Foskett take opposing views on Fibre Channel over Ethernet. Is the FCoE standard ready to use or not yet reliable? You decide. Fast Packet | 18 Jul 2012
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End-to-end FCoE for network convergence won't work!
FCoE at the edge can be a step toward network convergence, but end-to-end FCoE needs a whole lot more engineering before it can be reliable. Fast Packet | 09 Jul 2012
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FCoE network convergence will start at the edge but move to the rack
Implementing FCoE network convergence is possible considering the move to 10 GbE and the emergence of data center bridging. Fast Packet | 05 Jul 2012
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No escaping network-based IT power management
Market forces will dictate that network managers get more involved in IT energy management. News | 03 Jul 2012
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Major shake-up of Cisco executives: engineering, acquisitions shuffled
Cisco announces longtime M&A chief Ned Hooper is leaving. CTO Padmasree Warrior takes over and Pankaj Patel assumes sole leadership of engineering. FAST PACKET | 26 Jun 2012
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Getting answers on HP OpenFlow and the HP 12500 data center switch
At Interop 2012 we uncovered the latest on the HP 12500 switch and learned what the HP OpenFlow strategy is really about. FAST PACKET | 11 May 2012
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Application-aware networking flies under radar at Interop 2012
At Interop 2012, clear signs emerge that application-aware networking is becoming a reality. Fast Packet | 10 May 2012
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