400GE Transceiver Characterization and Compliance Test: Addressing Top Three Concerns of Data Center Operators
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Addressing Top Three Concerns of Data Center Operators
Emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are fueling the need for speed in the data center. Data center operators are looking to upgrade network and storage interconnect speeds from 100 gigabits per second (Gb/s) to 400 Gb/s to meet ever-growing demand for bandwidth and high-speed access to high density storage. Moving from 100 gigabit Ethernet (GE) to 400GE in the data center is a complex task. Data center operators want to make the transition to 400GE as cost effectively as possible, while ensuring interoperability with 100GE network interfaces. The following are three main concerns that data center operators have when considering the move from 100GE to 400GE: Cost, Footprint and Power.