The choice between using Fibre Channel (FC) or other protocols is dictated by several factors, one of them being whether a dedicated SAN is required and/or desirable. Ethernet SANs are implemented in […]
After more than 20 years in the marketplace, Fibre Channel (FC) continues to be the most trusted Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity of choice in leading data centers. Highlighting the popularity of […]
These are worrying times for many ordinary telecom workers. In the last few weeks, five of the world’s biggest service providers have collectively announced plans to cut 36,500 jobs, a figure that […]
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AFL, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable, equipment and accessories, recognized several associates with patent awards received for developing new products and technologies within the fiber optic cable, connectivity and test […]
Consumers and businesses are driving exponential growth of data services, and data center operators must continue to find ways to deliver higher network speeds. Enterprise data centers must support existing legacy applications […]
Interoperability is a primary basis for the predictable behavior of a Fibre Channel (FC) SAN. There are many dimensions to interoperability, from the physical layer, optics, and cables; to port type and […]
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The Fibre Channel Roadmap illustrates the physical layer of Fibre Channel. The roadmap shows the historic speeds and feeds of Fibre Channel and the future speeds up to Terabit Fibre Channel (TFC). […]
“We’re pleased to be able to make our 400 GbE network available to the OIF for this demonstration at OFC,” said the Ethernet Alliance’s chairman John D’Ambrosia, Huawei. “The OIF’s FlexE technology […]
