
D-Link 10-Gigabit Ethernet
D-Link 10-Gigabit Ethernet
Standardized Solutions for Maximizing Bandwidth and
Standardized Solutions for Maximizing Bandwidth and
Enabling Storage and Computing Technologies
Enabling Storage and Computing Technologies
White Paper
July, 2007
Abstract
Bandwidth intensive applications, VoIP, OS virtualization, cluster computing, video and audio proliferation, and high-performance back-up
Bandwidth intensive applications, VoIP, OS virtualization, cluster computing, video and audio proliferation, and high-performance back-up
solutions are all driving the charge for higher capacity networking. There’s also a push to simplify networks and reduce connectivity costs
solutions are all driving the charge for higher capacity networking. There’s also a push to simplify networks and reduce connectivity costs
– all while maintaining reliability and decreasing latency. Fortunately, network bandwidth doubles approximately every two years. Gigabit
– all while maintaining reliability and decreasing latency. Fortunately, network bandwidth doubles approximately every two years. Gigabit
Ethernet, for example, is now maturing and making way for 10Gigabit Ethernet (also referred to as 10GbE or IEEE 802.3ae), which was
Ethernet, for example, is now maturing and making way for 10Gigabit Ethernet (also referred to as 10GbE or IEEE 802.3ae), which was
introduced in 2002.
10GbE, which increases capacity by a factor of 10 over Gigabit Ethernet, easily connects to existing Ethernet equipment, enables network/
10GbE, which increases capacity by a factor of 10 over Gigabit Ethernet, easily connects to existing Ethernet equipment, enables network/
server consolidation and clustering virtualization, and offers copper technology specifi cally designed for upgrading short-range links.
server consolidation and clustering virtualization, and offers copper technology specifi cally designed for upgrading short-range links.
A 10GbE solution is particularly compelling in SAN/NAS disaster recovery and business continuity environments, where expensive Fiber
A 10GbE solution is particularly compelling in SAN/NAS disaster recovery and business continuity environments, where expensive Fiber
Channel links can be replaced while unifying the entire network on Ethernet.
Channel links can be replaced while unifying the entire network on Ethernet.
10GbE and iSCSI technology can act as high-speed trunk lines where multiple GbE clients access the SAN, for example – supporting disaster
10GbE and iSCSI technology can act as high-speed trunk lines where multiple GbE clients access the SAN, for example – supporting disaster
recovery and business continuity initiatives. In departmental scenarios, this option is a very compelling alternative to Fibre Channel switches.
recovery and business continuity initiatives. In departmental scenarios, this option is a very compelling alternative to Fibre Channel switches.
Existing Ethernet skill sets ensure that training and implementation costs are minimized. There is no additional technology to learn and no
Existing Ethernet skill sets ensure that training and implementation costs are minimized. There is no additional technology to learn and no
new expertise necessary.
This white paper explains 10GbE solutions for fi ber optic links as well as copper, summarizes market drivers, examines some of the more
This white paper explains 10GbE solutions for fi ber optic links as well as copper, summarizes market drivers, examines some of the more
common applications, and details D-Link’s new low-cost 10GbE local area and wide area solutions.
common applications, and details D-Link’s new low-cost 10GbE local area and wide area solutions.
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