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November 21, 2024
Brian Stadtmiller
Unlocking Value: Why Used Servers Are a Smart Choice for Modern IT Projects
In today’s world of tight budgets and ever-evolving IT needs, used servers offer a practical, high-value solution for a variety of applications. Servers that are 2–6 years old, such as Dell’s 13th and 14th generation PowerEdge models, remain capable and can deliver substantial...
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November 13, 2024
Brian Stadtmiller
Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) 1.0: How the New Standard Could Rival InfiniBand for Low-Latency AI and HPC Networking at 400G/800G
As AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads push the boundaries of networking, the demand for ultra-low latency and high bandwidth is more critical than ever. Traditionally, InfiniBand has led the charge in delivering the performance AI workloads need, but Ethernet has been advancing...
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October 22, 2024
Brian Stadtmiller
The Smart Choice: Buying and Selling Used Network Hardware with Terabit Systems
Startups and established businesses alike need scalable, powerful and manageable network infrastructure to be competitive. Used network hardware from brands like Arista, Juniper, and Cisco provide an excellent opportunity to deploy Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switching and routing hardware for...
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October 10, 2024
Brian Stadtmiller
InfiniBand vs Ethernet: A Technical Comparison for HPC and AI Compute Connectivity
In the rapidly evolving fields of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), choosing the right interconnect for your compute nodes is critical. The two most prominent technologies—InfiniBand and Ethernet—have distinct strengths and are increasingly important for...
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October 10, 2024
Brian Stadtmiller
Understanding 400G Ethernet Optical Transceivers for Data Center Operators
As data center networks demand more bandwidth, 400G Ethernet is becoming the new standard. For data center operators new to 400G hardware, understanding optical transceiver standards is crucial for effective implementation. Here’s a rundown of the key types and specifications. 1. Types of...
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October 10, 2024
Brian Stadtmiller
When is it Time to Deploy 200G and 400G Ethernet in Your Data Center Network?
When is it Time to Deploy 200G and 400G Ethernet in Your Data Center Network? The rapid evolution of data center networking has network engineers asking: when is the right time to transition to 200G and 400G Ethernet? Although 100G has served data centers well, exponential growth in data traffic,...
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