Extreme, Force10 address growing 10G use in data centers
Extreme Networks and Force10 this week are expected to unveil new modules for existing switches that bulk up performance and density for expanding data center operations.
Juniper bolsters branch router, switch lines
Juniper Networks this week will extend its branch office line with routers and switches designed to enable remote workers to securely access enterprise resources at lower cost.
Infiniband vendor catches Ethernet wave
Infiniband data center switch vendor Voltaire this week plans to unveil an Ethernet architecture for data centers that builds on the capabilities of its traditional large-scale Infiniband fabrics.
Expand A Small Network With an Ethernet Switch
Most home-office networks start with a PC, a router, and a modem. But when a small single-user network grows into a larger multiuser network, your original Wi-Fi router can run out of free ethernet ports to connect various PCs, networkable printers, small-business servers, and other essential hardware. That's when a switch comes in handy.
Juniper switch enables mega-router creation
Juniper this week is unveiling a matrix switch for interconnecting core routers into a higher density, more scalable system.
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I heard mention that the Chrome OS will have some sort of encryption available a la bitlocker. If it's possible to encrypt personal data using another password or key, then it may have potential for very secure data.... And Ubuntu has an 'encrypt home directory' option, perhaps google should follow suit.
- Dann
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Juniper switch enables mega-router creation
Expand A Small Network With an Ethernet Switch
Infiniband vendor catches Ethernet wave
Juniper bolsters branch router, switch lines
Extreme, Force10 address growing 10G use in data centers
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