10-Gigabit Ethernet

This paper shows how enterprises may make the transition to 10GbE for storage using Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series arrays and Dell PowerConnect™ switches.

The recent availability of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) and the expected enhanced Ethernet standards such as Data Center Bridging (DCB) present an opportunity for administrators to transition to a consolidated Ethernet infrastructure. This paper shows how enterprises may make the transition to 10GbE...

PowerConnect™ switches.

The recent availability of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) and the expected enhanced Ethernet standards such as Data Center Bridging (DCB) present an opportunity for administrators to transition to a consolidated Ethernet infrastructure. The reference architecture illustrated in this article shows how enterprises may make the transition to 10GbE for storage using Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series arrays and Dell PowerConnect™ switches.

With the introduction of its EX Series Ethernet Switches, Juniper Networks is advancing the economics of networking, enabling customers to build the high-performance, highly available communication infrastructure they need for non-stop operations, while at the same time lowering capital and operational expenses. Read on to learn more. The enterprise network has long been a crucial component of business operations. However, current business and technology...

The advent of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), Data Center Bridging (DCB), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)offers enhanced performance and throughput for connecting networked storage to servers. Whether using the Internet SCSI (iSCSI) or Fibre Channel protocols, organizations have a clear path for unifying a network fabric in 10GbE environments.

Networked storage can provide several key advantages for organizations, including cost reduction and...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet configuration. The Cisco® Catalyst® 3560 Series is a line of fixed-configuration, enterprise-class switches that include IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet configurations. The Cisco Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise LAN access or branch-office environments, combining both 10/100/1000 and PoE configurations...

Intel Ethernet controllers and network adapters are optimized to meet the needs of virtualized data centers. Read this whitepaper to learn more about Multi-Port Intel Ethernet Server Adapters and how they can help you optimize server virtualization.

Organizations should make the most of their current infrastructures in order to improve their ROI and TCO. Virtual IT infrastructures enable you to consolidate servers, run...

white paper discusses how a unified networking based on 10 Gigabit Ethernet can offer IT simplicity, scalability, and manageability in a cloud environment.

IT professionals see cloud computing as a key strategy for driving business agility, making better use of infrastructure, and cutting costs. So how do you launch your cloud? An essential first step is preparing your network for the unique requirements of services running on a multi-tenant shared infrastructure.

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technology, today they have all but transitioned to Gigabit Ethernet to stay competitive. This is the year of 10 Gigabit. Few customers are willing to be left behind and most are already moving feverishly to transition their core network to 10-Gig in order to enjoy additional cost savings and substantial performance gains...

their network to maintain business continuity. Ethernet is allowing organizations to standardize on a common technology for LAN, WAN and a converged data center.

Find out about a solution that is helping organizations achieve flexible, scalable bandwidth and network connectivity options with the QoS performance and IP transparency organizations need. Read on to learn more.

to learn how some storage professionals are evaluating 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) iSCSI SANs as they expand their virtual server environments.

Fibre Channel remains the technology of choice for most virtual server environments even as iSCSI storage-area networks (SANs) gain traction. Read this SearchStorage.com Special Report to learn how some storage professionals are evaluating 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) iSCSI SANs as they expand their virtual server environments.

The HP ProLiant BL495c with Virtual Connect Flex-10 flexible networking adapters is a beneficial platform for VMware View implementations. The server includes virtualization friendly features such as large memory capacity, a small footprint, room for additional mezzanine cards and 8 processing cores. The BL495c ships standard with a pair of Virtual Connect Flex-10 network adapters. Virtual Connect Flex-10 is the world's first technology to divide and fine-tune 10Gb...

This IDC Vendor Profile reviews Coraid, a supplier of storage hardware and software solutions. Check out this IDC analysis to see how Coraid's solutions performed under scrutiny.

This IDC Vendor Profile reviews Coraid, a supplier of storage hardware and software solutions. Coraid's three flagship products are EtherDrive, a scale-out storage platform based on AOE; Coraid ZX, a unified scale-out storage platform based on EtherDrive that adds file-based storage support; and...

Aging network systems and old habits have dictated how businesses spend their IT budgets. As a result, too many IT dollars are being spent on just barely remaining competitive with emerging companies and their newer IT infrastructures. Read this white paper to learn more about a new family of solutions that reduce IT expenses and free up budgets.

Aging network systems and old habits have dictated how businesses spend their IT budgets. As a result, a large percentage, if not a...

The combination of a consolidated data center with a virtualized 10GbE data center can offer your company numerous benefits, including increased adaptability, improved business continuance, and reduced space requirements.

The combination of a consolidated data center with a virtualized 10GbE data center can offer your company numerous benefits, including increased adaptability, improved business continuance, and reduced space requirements.

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company for new technologies including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and the cloud. Read now to learn the benefits they now reap, including:

• Structured wiring for improved use of resources
• Infrastructure ready for future technologies
• Less downtime thanks to software update during live operation
• And more!

Explore this two-page case study to learn how a global healthcare technology leader solved the problem of unreliable backup and recovery operations by making the leap to a high-performance, scalable storage platform that seamlessly integrated with its existing software and tape archive.

When Siemens, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of medical magnetic resonance products, could no longer continue with their unreliable backup and recovery operations, they...

of direct-attached storage and shared storage. By using Ethernet as a backplane and abstracting the SAN with a server-side driver, you can eliminate multiple layers of SAN complexity such as multi-pathing, port bonding, and worldwide naming to provide low latency, massively parallel access to every disk on the network. Read now to learn more. 

Information Protocol Version 2(RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs)."

To reflect these changes, we have updated our popluar overview, CCNA Review, to bring you CCNA v2.0 Review. This paper can help students understand what types of information would be required to pass the new version of the composite exam by providing a convenient review of the exam's critical concepts.

Access this Tech Guide from SearchNetworking.com to learn how you can update your campus LAN to address the modern needs of your network, including application delivery and mobility. ...

built appliance. Its unique desktop design supports two 10/100 Fast Ethernet interfaces and two 802.1q-based virtual interfaces, making it an exceptional choice for businesses requiring a cost-effective security solution with DMZ support. Part of the market-leading Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series, the Cisco PIX 506E Security Appliance provides a wide range of rich, integrated security services, advanced networking services, and powerful remote management...

connected to a Cisco network ranging from Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices such as IP phones and wireless access points to IP-enabled building and lighting controllers. It uses an intelligent network-based approach, allowing IT and building facilities operations to understand, optimize, and control power across an entire corporate infrastructure, potentially affecting any powered device.

This white paper illustrates how businesses can utilize Cisco EnergyWise with a...