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Cumulus Networks is simplifying its pricing options
Effective January 1, 2015, Cumulus Networks is changing priclng model for Cumulus Linux by offering 24×7 support to all of its customers, and eliminating the need for customers to make a support level choice. Now price depends on only from platform (1G, 10G, 40G) and subscription term. Additionally, Cumulus Networks is adding a 5-year subscription term,
Quanta LY9 is available!
Long-anticipated 10G Base-T switch with 40G uplinks and ONIE boot loader is finally available – Quanta T3048-LY9! Base-T interface is based on 40 nm BCM84848 PHY from Broadcom. The BCM84848 is based on a highly advanced digital signal processor architecture to enable robust operations over worst case UTP cables. Equipped
Now with Edge-Core
Very short news – Edge-Core model line is available for sale! We have reached an agreement with Edge-Core about the ability to sell their bare metal switches at our store, the full model line is available. 1G option: AS4600-54T – 48x 1G Base-T ports and 4x 10G SFP+
Intel Alta FM6000 development assistance
In our previous material about Intel ONS we mention about flexibility and performance of Intel FM6764 silicon. Now we announce SW developer kit availability! It is based on Quanta IZ1 (outdated) switch with Intel Ethernet Switch FM6764 (Alta), Intel Core i3-2115C processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and 32GB SSD. Software
EDC PHY and PHYless switch design difference
Almost all modern bare metal switches are described as PHYless. What does it mean, what we need to consider? We commonly interconnect network devices for distances below 100 meters with twisted pair or maybe 300 meters over OM3 multimode fiber for 10GBASE-SR. We can extend the span between devices
White box switches: Understanding the basics
White box switches and their associated operating systems are poised to make an impact on the networking industry during 2014. White box Ethernet switches offer IT the advantages of flexibility, lower Capex and potentially lower operating costs as compared to traditional “black box” Ethernet switch options. White box switch adoption
The first, true Linux OS for data center networking
Cumulus Linux Cumulus Networks is transforming networking with the industry’s first, full-featured Linux operating system for networking hardware. As application requirements continue to grow, businesses are looking for ways to scale data centers and provide more efficient automation of agile, resilient and fast networks in a cost-efficient manner. An Open
Intel ONS Based Software Defined Network
In this article we’d like to remind you about the Software Defined Network (SDN) concept and discuss its implementation in the Intel ONS platform.