Ethernet Alliance to showcase multi-vendor interoperability during OFC 2024

The Ethernet Alliance will again hold a vendor interoperability demonstration during the (OFC) trade show in San Diego, California later this month. 

The Ethernet Alliance OFC 2024 installation, featuring 20 Ethernet Alliance members, showcases Ethernet’s versatility and reliability at speeds of up to 800 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). The installation incorporates various switches, routers, interconnects, and interfaces, including OSFP, QSFP-DD, QSFP, and SFP pluggable form factors. 

“Ethernet continues to be the workhorse of today's ever-evolving networking ecosystem. With a seemingly endless capacity for adaptation, it effortlessly handles diverse workloads ranging from enterprise and home wired connectivity, to hyperscaler artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications,” said Peter Jones, chair, Ethernet Alliance. "As the need for enhanced processing power and data capacity surges, Ethernet's signature dependability and seamless interoperability are redrawing the boundaries of technology innovation.” 

Additionally, the demo features the latest test and measurement solutions, including physical layer and traffic generation tools, to ensure Ethernet's capacity to accommodate even the most demanding applications.

The Ethernet Alliance also looks at the latest Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) at its OFC 2024 booth. Featuring solutions from various member companies, the display illustrates how LPO technologies extend the reach and capacity of Ethernet networks by enabling high-speed optical connectivity between devices while maintaining compatibility with Ethernet standards and protocols.

The organization will also participate in OFCnet, a high-capacity network connecting the OFC 2024 expo floor and external sites. First introduced in 2022, the live network facilitates booth-to-booth connectivity for on-site demonstrations and connections to National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and spotlights emerging technologies, including quantum networking, networking for big data, and other applications.

Finally, the Ethernet Alliance will make the latest edition of the Roadmap available. Newly updated for 2024, the industry’s only Ethernet roadmap addresses the latest developments in AI/ML, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), and the full spectrum of Ethernet speeds from 1 GbE to 800 GbE. 

Attendees can get a complimentary copy of the 2024 roadmap at the Ethernet Alliance’s exhibit at booth #1415. The roadmap is also available for download on its website www.ethernetalliance.org. 

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