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- Gigabit Ethernet
- An Ethernet technology that raises transmission speed to 1 Gbps. Used mostly for backbones, the first IEEE standard (802.3z) for Gigabit Ethernet GigE was defined in 1997 for use...
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- What a good idea - Apple Time Capsule
- So far, one product has really stood out for me at Macworld 08 - and that's Time Capsule. Time Capsule sounds in theory at least like a great idea (I'd be interested to see how it works in practice). A wireless access point come external hard drive. ...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Storage, Gigabit Ethernet, Apple Inc., Network Technology, LANs, Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-01-15
- OMSTPD - Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP) Implementing Data Over DWDM v8.0
- View Available Dates and LocationsIn this lab-intensive course, get an introduction to the data features and functions of Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform MSTP dense wavelength-division multiplexing DWDM Release 8. You will learn the important theoretical concepts that underlie data encapsulation and how the concepts are...
- Tags: Card, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, DWDM, Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco Systems Inc., Data Card, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking
- Training 2008-01-01
- Second Windows Home Server update to hit November 27
- Second Windows Home Server update to hit November 27A product that continues to get betterI know many naysayers don't think so, but this is going to be a home run for Microsoft.A very good thingWhat else can I say.I set one of these up last night...WHS is a work of...
- Tags: Servers, Ubuntu Server, Microsoft Corp., Gigabit Ethernet, server, Windows Home Server Update, remote access, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-11-21
- Comparing Cluster Interconnects: LS-DYNA Performance Benchmarks for gigabit ethernet and Cisco Double Data Rate InfiniBand
- The ability of a high-performance cluster HPC to positively affect application performance is one of the most important factors to consider in selecting a switching fabric type and interconnect. Though the characteristics of an application affect performance results, one also should consider node configuration, interconnect and switching fabric type and...
- Tags: Performance, Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco Systems Inc., Analysis, InfiniBand, Ethernet, Performance Management, Network Technology, Networking, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2007-04-17
- Comparing Cluster Interconnects: LS-DYNA Performance Benchmarks Over gigabit ethernet and Cisco InfiniBand
- Application performance is one of the most significant factors in the use of clusters in High Performance Computing HPC environments. A number of variables affect performance, including node configuration, interconnect and switching fabric types and configuration, protocol offload technologies, storage and file system types, and the application characteristics. Many application...
- Tags: Performance, Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco Systems Inc., Analysis, Application Performance, InfiniBand, Ethernet, Performance Management, Network Technology, Networking, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2006-11-01
- Bringing Advanced Data Services to Indiana Statewide: Indiana Fiber Network Deploys Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Provisioning Platform
- Indiana Fiber Network IFN is a consortium of 19 independent Indiana, USA-based telephone companies whose mission is to bring advanced telephony services to rural areas. Independent telephone companies in rural Indiana face significant hurdles when they want to access the Internet backbone or deliver high-speed data services to their subscribers....
- Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Indiana, Cisco Systems Inc., telephone company, Internet-backbone, Gigabit Ethernet, data service, Ethernet, telephony, telephone
- Case studies 2006-05-04
- CSILabs Helps Researchers Get "More Science Per Dollar" With Supercomputing Cluster Built on Intel Gigabit Adapters
- CSILabs is the high-performance computing HPC division of Concentric Systems Inc., a large systems integrator based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The challenge was to design a supercomputing solution for JLab that can perform challenging physics theory calculations at higher bandwidth and lower cost than currently available switched cluster interconnects. Driven by...
- Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, supercomputing cluster, adapter, bandwidth, Intel Corp., high-performance computing, supercomputing, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, high-performance
- Case studies 2006-05-04
- Tele Atlas: Cisco Enterprise Solutions
- The Tele Atlas Network has been designed with the thought of "Convergence" in the mind, as utilizing IP as the ubiquitous transport offers the enterprise significant statistical gains in bandwidth efficiency, lower overall bandwidth requirements, ease of management, lower infrastructure costs, and the ability to deploy new innovative applications rapidly....
- Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, Tele Atlas, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Systems Inc., LAN, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, IP
- Case studies 2006-05-04
- Application Switching With Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 gigabit ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
- This paper positions the Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 GbE Switch Modules for IBM eServer BladeCenter and describes how its integrated switch options enable the consolidation of full Layer 2-7 LAN switching and routing capabilities. The paper serves as an update to the IBM eServer BladeCenter Layer 2-7 Network Switching, REDP-3755-00....
- Tags: Ethernet, IBM eServer BladeCenter, Nortel Networks Corp., IBM eServer, Gigabit Ethernet, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2006-03-01
- Ethernet switch market up 9.9% in Q2 2005
- The overall Ethernet switch market grew 9.9% in Q2 2005. Almost every vendor showed shipment gains for the quarter across all major segments. On a revenue basis, the market was up by 11.7%. Fast Ethernet FE shipments were up by 13.2%, an indication that the shift to Gigabit Ethernet GE...
- Tags: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet
- Blog posts 2006-01-04
- Message Passing for Linux Clusters With gigabit ethernet Mesh Connections
- Multiple copper-based -commodity Gigabit Ethernet GigE interconnects adapters on a single host can lead to Linux cluster with mesh/torus connections without using expensive switches and high speed network interconnects NICs. However traditional message passing systems based on TCP for GigE will not perform well for this type of cluster clusters...
- Tags: Gigabit Ethernet, TCP, Linux Cluster, Ethernet, Tcp/Ip, Linux, Networking, Network Technology, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2005-08-15
- Schuitema Improves Supermarket Operations With Cisco Network
- Based in the Netherlands, Schuitema is a holding group that operates a variety of supermarket chains and food distribution companies. After experiencing steady growth for a number of years, performance on its key network applications was beginning to suffer and costly network downtime was increasing. Schuitema replaced its existing infrastructure...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Cisco Systems Inc., network availability, network, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet
- Case studies 2004-12-11
- gigabit ethernet video routers generated $63 mln in 2004
- Rhe market for Gigabit Ethernet Video Routers is on the verge of rapid growth due to their ability to deliver a new generation of digital TV services, according to In-Stat/MDR. This market, at about $63 mln worldwide in 2004, will soar to more than $930 mln during 2008.
- Tags: Network technology, Routers & switches, NETWORKING, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Gigabit Ethernet, router, video
- Blog posts 2004-12-03
- Cisco Systems Intelligent gigabit ethernet Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter
- This paper will help readers plan, install, and configure the new Cisco Systems Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for several network topologies. The topology examples are provided in this paper for demonstrating a number of ways to perform the integration of the switch module into different networks. The paper also...
- Tags: Ethernet, IBM eServer BladeCenter, IBM eServer, Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco Systems Inc., IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2004-05-11
- Maximizing Performance of a gigabit ethernet NIC Interface
- Gigabit Ethernet connections create the greatest stress by far to Sun systems. Therefore, to get the maximum benefit from gigabit Ethernet NIC interface, users need to be aware of the added complications of Auto-negotiation as well as the new ways to ensure that users get the maximum performance from both...
- Tags: Performance, Network Interface Card, Sun Microsystems Inc., Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking
- White papers 2004-04-01
- Comparing Fabric Technologies: InfiniBand Architecture, gigabit ethernet, and Fibre Channel
- The InfiniBand Architecture defines one of the newest networking technologies and naturally raises the question of when/where/how will it replace existing technologies. A careful examination of the leading network technologies demonstrates that there is plenty of room for incumbent networks and the newer technologies. Three of the most popular networking...
- Tags: Crossroads Systems, Fibre Channel, Network, Networking Technology, Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand Architecture, InfiniBand, Ethernet, Network Technology, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Networking, Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2003-11-13
- Fast Ethernet Is Sometimes Faster Than gigabit ethernet on LFN - Observation of Congestion Control of TCP Streams
- With the rapid progress of network technology, over- 10Gbps domestic backbone network is ready to use, and Gigabit Ethernet is now quite common in ordinary environment. On the other hand, it is well known that current congestion control mechanism of TCP/IP doesn't fit well to the network with long latency...
- Tags: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, TCP, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking, Tcp/Ip
- White papers 2003-09-02
- Deploying gigabit ethernet on the Desktop
- Ethernet has become the most commonly utilized LAN technology worldwide. Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit, the latest version of the Ethernet standard, is a reaction to the explosive growth of network traffic and bandwidth-intense applications. This growth has fueled the demand for even greater bandwidth inside and outside the enterprise. This White...
- Tags: Desktop, Hewlett-Packard Co., Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking
- White papers 2003-03-01
- gigabit ethernet Technology and Solutions
- In a scenario all too familiar to network managers, users begin complaining of slower response times. Network management tools indicate that server CPU utilization is not optimal – a classic bottleneck symptom. What’s the best solution? Download this paper and obtain information about Gigabit Ethernet, including the ways your network...
- Tags: Network, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Networking, Network Technology
- White papers 2001-11-01
- Introduction to gigabit ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet builds on top of the Ethernet protocol, but increases speed tenfold over Fast Ethernet to 1000 Mbps, or 1 gigabit per second Gbps. This protocol, which was standardized in June 1998, promises to be a dominant player in high-speed local area network backbones and server connectivity. Since Gigabit...
- Tags: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking
- White papers 2000-07-01
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