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Viavi Secures Spirent’s Assets to Boost Ethernet, Security

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Viavi Solutions is set to gain a strategic acquisition by snapping up Spirent Communications’ assets, specifically the high-speed Ethernet and network security segments. This development follows the ongoing acquisition of Spirent by Keysight Technologies, which has decided to divest certain assets in the process. billion bid.

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Will AI clusters be interconnected via Infiniband or Ethernet: NVIDIA doesn’t care, but Broadcom sure does!

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However, InfiniBand tends to lag Ethernet in terms of top speeds. By comparison, Ethernet switching hit 51.2 While InfiniBand currently has the edge, several factors point to increased Ethernet adoption for AI clusters in the future. Nvidia’s very latest Quantum InfiniBand switches top out at 51.2

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Networking chips and modules for AI data centers: Infiniband, Ultra Ethernet, Optical Connections

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However, Ethernet is now challenging InfiniBands lock on AI networks. Fortunately for Nvidia, its Mellanox subsidiary also makes high speed Ethernet hardware modules. For example, xAI uses Nvidia Ethernet products in its record-size Colossus system. In the September quarter, those network sales grew 20%, to $3.1

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AT&T sets 1.6 Tbps long distance speed record on its white box based fiber optic network

IEEE ComSoc

The 1.6Tb/s wavelength carried two IEEE 802.3df-2024 standard-based 800 Gigabit Ethernet end-to-end circuits, an industry first. The (Israel based) DriveNets Network Cloud software-based solution is hardware-agnostic and runs open APIs on the white boxes to perform data and control plane functions, including routing at 800G.

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Airtel Teams with Nokia and Qualcomm to Boost India’s 5G Expansion

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These devices incorporate Qualcomms Modem-RF and Wi-Fi 6 technologies. These devices include high-gain antennas for extended coverage and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology for flexible installation. Under this new agreement, Airtel will use Nokias 5G FWA outdoor gateway receivers and Wi-Fi 6 Access Points.

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Get the Most Out of Your Multi-Gig Connection

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In order to take advantage of multi-gig internet (5 Gig and 8 Gig), you will need to have compatible hardware to take advantage of the speeds. Here is a list of things to consider: Ethernet Cables: Not all ethernet cables are equal. A switch is a piece of hardware that connects multiple devices on a single network.

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Did You Know? VoIP Products Are Leading the Charge in Green Tech with Energy Efficiency?

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By harnessing the power of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, clever power-saving modes, and sleek hardware designs, these products sip energy like a fine wine, helping companies trim costs and shrink their carbon footprint. The X6U’s hardware design minimizes power draw without sacrificing performance.