DocumentCode
65769
Title
Challenges for Optically Enabled High-Radix Switches for Data Center Networks
Author
Dorren, H.J.S. ; Wittebol, Erik H. M. ; de Kluijver, Rob ; Guelbenzu de Villota, Gonzalo ; Pinxiang Duan ; Raz, Oded
Author_Institution
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Volume
33
Issue
5
fYear
2015
fDate
March1, 1 2015
Firstpage
1117
Lastpage
1125
Abstract
We discuss challenges for optically enabled high-radix switches in data centers. We highlight the clear advantages of using high-radix switches and explain why coupling such switches with midboard optics can be a winning solution. We further analyze the trends in pluggable transceivers and data center switches and indicate that if current scaling trends are set to continue, very different hardware, software, and architectures should be adopted to support future data centers networks.
Keywords
computer centres; optical switches; optical transceivers; data center network; midboard optics; optically enabled high-radix switch; pluggable transceiver; switch coupling; Application specific integrated circuits; Bandwidth; Connectors; Optical interconnections; Optical switches; Transceivers; Optical communication; Optical interconnections; board mounted optics; optical interconnections;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0733-8724
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JLT.2015.2391301
Filename
7042253
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