Dynamically reconfigurable optical links for high-bandwidth data center networks

State-of-the-art data center networks cannot satisfy the bandwidth requirements of upcoming applications. We explore dynamic reconfiguration of low cost, high bandwidth optical networks that can adapt to application communication patterns.

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Main Authors: Glick, M., Andersen, D.G., Kaminsky, M., Mummert, L.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
(060.4250) Networks
(200.4650) Optical interconnects
Application software
Bandwidth
Computer architecture
Costs
Hardware
High speed optical techniques
Optical devices
Optical fiber communication
Optical fiber networks
Telecommunication traffic
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Summary:State-of-the-art data center networks cannot satisfy the bandwidth requirements of upcoming applications. We explore dynamic reconfiguration of low cost, high bandwidth optical networks that can adapt to application communication patterns.
DOI:10.1364/OFC.2009.OTuA3