Title :
The role of optical interconnections in data-center architecture evolution
Author :
Roberts, Evan ; Paraschis, L.
Author_Institution :
One Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
The new, “cloud” era, DC architectures require more optical interconnections, in systems with higher port density, and networks with more flexibility, in order to unlock stranded capacity, and thus lower overall cost.
Keywords :
cloud computing; computer centres; optical fibre networks; optical interconnections; DC architectures; cloud; data-center architecture evolution; optical interconnections; Computer architecture; Fabrics; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical switches; Optics; Ports (Computers);
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
