Next Generation Networks: Beyond 10G

摘要

10G has been around for a long time, and finally we are starting to see implementations of 10G in data centers. However with bandwidth hogging applications on the rise, such as cloud computing, IP TV, Video on demand, etc, most telcos around the world are starting to upgrade their backbone to 40G and some have even begin testing 100G. Some of you might recall news on Verizon Business doing a successful trial of 100G optical service with JANET, a UK National Research and Education Network. IEEE has released a draft IEEE P802.3ba for both both 40G and 100G. Let's see what it contains.