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Ethernet Alliance Sees Tremendous Success with 25GBASE-R and 100GBASE-R Plugfest

December 14, 2017

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today released results of its recent plugfest. Held June 26 – 30, 2017 at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, N.H., the multivendor event centered on testing of 25GBASE-R and 100GBASE-R physical optical Ethernet interfaces. The highly successful event highlights the quickening migration to higher speed connectivity for data center and other applications.

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The UNH-IOL Now Uses Teledyne LeCroy SierraNet™ Ethernet and Fibre Channel Analyzers for NVMe over Fabrics Analysis

October 31, 2017

Santa Clara, CA, October 31, 2017 – The University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL) recently announced new test equipment being used in their NVMe over Fabrics interoperability and conformance testing services, Teledyne LeCroy’s SierraNet Ethernet and Fibre Channel analyzers. The UNH-IOL will also add the SierraNet T328 and M328 analyzers to their test bed for standard 25/50/100GE and 8/16/32 FC protocol analysis and jamming. The SierraNet T328 features Teledyne LeCroy’s patented TAP4 passive probing technology, the most non-intrusive front...

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Ethernet Alliance Opens New PoE Program to Public

September 13, 2017

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today made its new Power over Ethernet (PoE) certification program available to the public. With rising numbers of both standards- and non-standards-based PoE solutions entering the market, introducing a simple method for determining products capable of seamless interoperability is essential. The organization’s PoE certification program serves as not only a clear identifier for today's interoperable, standardized PoE products, but also...

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Next Ethernet Era Drives Surge in New Ethernet Alliance Memberships

July 28, 2017

BEAVERTON, Ore.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced it has welcomed a broad array of new members. With the next Ethernet era bringing an array of new standards, targeting new markets and applications, the growth in membership reflects the industry’s recognition of the importance of the mission of the Ethernet Alliance in helping to accelerate the deployment of Ethernet-based solutions.

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Ethernet Alliance Hosts 25GBASE-R and 100GBASE-R Plugfest

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June 26, 2017

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced its next multivendor plugfest will take place this week, June 26 – 30, 2017, at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, N.H. The test event focuses on 25GBASE-R and 100GBASE-R high-speed Ethernet technologies.

“One fundamental aspect of Ethernet is its ongoing cycle of continuous improvement and evolution. 25GBASE-R and 100GBASE-R are important milestones...

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Ethernet Alliance Launches Certification Program to Promote IEEE 802.3™ PoE Interoperability

May 23, 2017

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced the launch of its Power over Ethernet (PoE) certification program. Enabling swift and easy recognition of interoperable products designed to available IEEE 802.3 PoE standards, the program will elevate the user experience by minimizing market confusion between standards-based and proprietary PoE solutions.

“The growing significance of PoE in networks is undeniable. For example, in campus networks, PoE-enabled...

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NBASE-T Alliance Shows Rapidly Growing Ecosystem of 2.5G & 5G Ethernet Solutions at Interop ITX

April 25, 2017

Beaverton, OR, April 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NBASE-T Alliance , an industry-wide cooperative effort focused on enabling the development and deployment of products that support 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T Ethernet, today announced that 10 member companies will demonstrate products featuring 2.5G and 5G Ethernet speeds in a variety of applications at the alliance’s Interop ITX Booth #317. Interop ITX takes place May 15-19, 2017, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. The NBASE-T Alliance is a gold...

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Ethernet Alliance Plugfest Showcases 100 Percent Interoperability of IEEE 802.3™ Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Products

September 7, 2016

BEAVERTON, OREGON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 – The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today shared details of its Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Plugfest at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, New Hampshire. The event demonstrated IEEE 802.3™-based PoE interoperability among devices from Brocade (Nasdaq: BRCD), Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Linear Technology, Microsemi (Nasdaq: MSCC) and Texas Instruments.

“The plugfest showed that there is clearly market enthusiasm for standards-based PoE...

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Ethernet and NBASE-T Alliances to Host Joint Plugfest to Drive Widespread Deployment of Next Generation 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps Ethernet Technology

July 25, 2016

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capitalizing on the groundbreaking market impact of the most deployed Ethernet specification to-date, the 1000BASE-T standard, the Ethernet Alliance and the NBASE-T Alliance today announced a new collaborative effort designed to accelerate mainstream deployment of 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T Ethernet. This technology multiplies network throughput of the more than 70 billion meters of Cat5e and Cat6 cabling sold throughout the last 13 years. As part of the push to leverage this massive infrastructure, the two...

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New Features of 12Gb/s SAS Storage Interface for Enterprise Storage Tested at SCSI Trade Association Plugfest Event

June 9, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 8, 2016) - Validating the versatility, reliability and scalability that Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) has as a storage interface for enterprise-class storage, the SCSI Trade Association (STA) today announced the successful completion of its 17th SAS Plugfest, the fifth for 12Gb/s SAS. The event was held May 23-26, 2016, at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL). Thirteen companies, including both STA members and non-members, participated.

"At this Plugfest, drive support for new...

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