Cisco Delivers 10G to the Closet

摘要

Gigabit ethernet to the desktop isn't for every infrastructure, but it's become a popular push both by switching vendors and network admins. And no wonder: Servers are generally using bonded gigabit links to the network, the cost of Gigabit Ethernet closet switches are dropping, and many corporate desktops are now shipping with Gigabit Ethernet NICs by default. The problem is that many infrastructures can't push much more than a gigabit or two from the core to the closet switch itself. Thus, 48 Gig ports ride IGbps or 2Gbps uplinks back to the core, which can significantly reduce the available through-put within that closet.