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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 meeting the ultra-low-latency, high-throughput demands of modern computing.

Market Position & Popularity

Cisco dominates the enterprise networking market due to its long-standing presence, brand recognition, and a broad portfolio across switching, routing, wireless, and security. Juniper, though smaller in market share, offers a strong product lineup, particularly in routing and software-defined networking (SDN), and has a reputation for performance and innovation.

The E and X Factors: A closer look at the popular Cisco 3064 switch

Believe it or not, it’s been nine years since Cisco Systems first graced the networking world with its compact Nexus 3000 series -- forever changing the face of their popular data center switch portfolio.