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Zyxel CX4800-56f review: 100G Switch with high redundancy

The Zyxel CX4800-56F is a high-density L3 aggregation optical switch in which the company pioneered the use of 100G ports: 8 QSFP28 100GbE uplinks complement 48 SFP+/SFP28 slots with 10/25gbe support, forming a single 56-port stack for traffic aggregation in campus and data centers factories. With a pass-through switching matrix of up to 4 Tbit/s and forwarding speeds of up to 2 billion packets per second, this switch confidently closes scenarios of highly loaded highways, where not only ...
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Huawei NetEngine 8000 review: Exploring the features of SRv6

Let's talk about the advantages of IPv6-based segment routing technology, which displaces LDP tag allocation and network resource reservation protocols, RSVP on the example of a 10-gigabit router for small businesses and consider how FlexE technology helps to maintain a guaranteed bandwidth level for customers. . In recent years, more equipment for routing network traffic has been supplied under the Huawei brand than under other brands, and part of the merit of the company is that it was at ...
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Guide to buying used servers

Your business has already grown so much that you need your own server for CRM, MySQL or virtualization, but the prices for server hardware upset you? In this article, we will tell you how to save up to 100 times on buying used server hardware and not regret buying it. Server equipment has a huge safety margin, it can operate 24/7 for years and decades. And if you are not worried about the lack of warranty and support, but there is a desire to buy a top server at the price of a good mobile phone ...
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Intel Xeon D-1600 processor family

Intel has updated the Broadwell-DE series of embedded processors for Edge applications. First of all, the frequency of each of the cores has increased, support for 4 10GBe network controllers has appeared and the performance of QAT technology has increased. We first got acquainted with the Broadwell-DE series processors in 2015. Now, four years after the initial release of this series of SoCs, Intel is releasing the 1600 Xeon D processor line, and in this article, we will discuss what's new ...
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Why Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 did not go to the masses

To date, no major vendor has announced support for Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 processors. In this article, we'll talk about why. To date, no major vendor such as Dell EMC, HPE, Inspur, Lenovo, QCT, Huawei or Supermicro has announced support for Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 processors. Other vendors such as Wiwynn, Gigabyte, and Tyan also say they have no plans to support the Platinum 9200 series. HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) will support the Platinum 9200 when it closes the Cray acquisition, ...
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Dell server buying guide

Dell servers are known primarily for their customers - the largest American corporations, including government organizations, use Dell equipment. And for any customer, the Dell symbol is a sign of excellence in quality control, performance, functionality and service support. This article is a quick guide to the Dell server models available in early 2011. Over the past few months, Dell has meticulously refined its PowerEdge server lineup, adding reliability, performance, and the ability to ...
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Storage systems classification

Usually, the user trusts his information to a single hard drive and backup. This approach is absolutely inappropriate for enterprises where data loss is equal to business loss. What data storage systems exist today and from what threats can they protect your data and, accordingly, your business? Considering any information system, one cannot but highlight such a process as information storage. It is the information that is the main value in any organization, and the entire infrastructure ...
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10GBASE-T and SFP+. What is better for 10GBe networking?

10-Gigabit networks are becoming more accessible and in demand every day, and today this technology is of interest to everyone, except for large data centers, where it has been used for more than 10 years. In this article, we will look at both types of 10-Gigabit interfaces: optics and copper, and show you the advantages and disadvantages of both types of connectivity. The main direction of modernization of computer networks in recent years is the transition from a 1-Gigabit network to a 10- ...
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Introducing the Dell PowerEdge R810, 4-socket Enterprise Server

In this article, we will tell you about the 4-processor Dell PowerEdge R810 server, which has a complex modular layout that allows you to easily replace a failed block entirely. This server uses FlexMem Bridge technology, thanks to which all the server's memory slots become available to the customer, even if two processors out of four are installed. And, of course, the proprietary iDRAC control system and all those little things that classify such servers as elite. In previous reviews, the ...
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Comparative review of 1U servers HP ProLiant DL360 G6 and Dell PowerEdge R610

We are testing and comparing two 1U universal rack servers. These servers use 2.5" hard drives, they meet the latest energy efficiency requirements and have the high performance Nehalem architecture. They are very similar, but nevertheless, choose between these two machines carefully, since each has its own characteristics, which we will tell you about. Modern 1U rack servers are mostly versatile machines for various configurations, ranging from web hosting to HPC and supercomputers. ...