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Intel Rolling Out 800Gbps Cables This Year

Posted by Unknown on from the silicon-photonics-sounds-cool dept.

phmadore writes "10Gbps cables are what are commonly used in large server centers today, but very soon, according to Ars, 800Gbps cables will be available from Intel. From the article: 'The new cables are based on Intel's Silicon Photonics technology that pushes 25Gbps across each fiber. Last year, Intel demonstrated speeds of 100Gbps in each direction, using eight fibers. A new connector that goes by the name "MXC" holds up to 64 fibers ... The fiber technology also maintains its maximum speed over much greater distances than copper, sending 800Gbps at lengths up to 300 meters, Intel photonics technology lab director Mario Paniccia told Ars. Eventually, the industry could boost the per-line rate from 25Gbps to 50Gbps, doubling the overall throughput without adding fibers, he said.'"

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  1. Like these? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-Dedicated-Cable-Version/dp/B000I1X6PM

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AudioQuest+-+Diamond+3.3%27+High-Speed+HDMI+Cable+-+Dark+Gray/Black/2383276.p;jsessionid=310CCC6FDFA4F4B48027114FF363F3FC.bbolsp-app04-32?id=1218324437192&skuId=2383276#BVRRWidgetID

    http://www.geekosystem.com/funny-amazon-review/

    Good to know.

  2. I prefer Monster cables by NotDrWho · · Score: 4, Funny

    The guy at Best Buy told me they were the best.

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    1. Re:I prefer Monster cables by H0p313ss · · Score: 4, Funny

      One of you managed to make my eyes bleed, but I'm not sure which one.

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