Power over Ethernet (PoE) has become the colloquial term used to describe any technology that allows an Ethernet device to transmit and receive data, as well as receive power over the same cabling. The benefits of using the same cable for both data and power are numerous. It allows power to be delivered to small devices without having an electrician wire new circuits or a transformer to convert ac to dc—also referred to as a wall wart. It can also...
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The UNH-IOL to Host the First Test Event for the Ethernet Alliance PoE Certification Program
August 15, 2017
Durham, N.H., August 15, 2017-- The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance solutions for the networking industry, is excited to announce they will be hosting a test event to kick-off the Ethernet Alliance Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification Program during the week of October 2-6, 2017 in Durham, N.H. Testing results from this event can be used to apply for the PoE certification program, which will promote interoperability...
Brainstorm: How To Best Handle The Connected Car's Network Strain
August 8, 2017
With 380 million connected cars projected to be on the road by 2021, how will designers address the increased network strain?
By Bob Noseworthy, Chief Engineer, University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL)
This question presumes a situation I’m not yet convinced will be a reality, principally due to lack of the necessary infrastructure buildout. In a mere four years will we have 380 million “connected cars?” What is a Connected Car? How’s it differentiated from...
The UNH-IOL to Showcase NVM Express Fabrics Technology at Flash Memory Summit
August 1, 2017
Durham, N.H., August 1, 2017 -- The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, is proud to announce they will be showcased at Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2017 from August 8-10, 2017 (booth #719) at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. This two day event is considered to be the leading conference on non-volatile memory in storage design.
The...
Seventh NVM Express Plugfest Ushers in Next Wave of NVMe and NVMe-MI Devices
July 31, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NVM Express, Inc ., the organization that developed the NVM Express (NVMe™) and NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specifications for accessing solid-state drives (SSDs) on a PCI Express (PCIe®) bus as well across Fabrics, today announced that, as a result of the May 22-25th NVMe Plugfest , NVM Express has certified more than 100 market-ready products in just four years. With testing conducted by the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an...
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.
The...
B4N SwitchOS by Brain4Net Becomes the World’s First ONF Certified x86 OpenFlow Switch
July 17, 2017
Cambridge, MA – July 17, 2017 – Brain4Net, an innovative SDN/NFV solution vendor and ONF member, today announced that B4N SwitchOS for X86 platforms has successfully completed the certification process under OpenFlow Conformance Testing Program at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance solutions for the networking industry, and received the OpenFlow Version 1.3.4 Switch Conformance Test Report. As a result, B4N SwitchOS has become the...
Gfast Products Certified by UNH-IOL
June 28, 2017
One of the under reported but significant stories of the broadband era is the success of the telephone industry’s digital subscriber line (DSL) program. DSL aims to enable telcos to keep pace with cable modems and other delivery methods using innovative techniques to push their legacy copper infrastructure ever further. It is working.
It is not unlike the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) similarly successful 802.11 Wi-Fi program. Different types of DSL subgroups are aimed at...
Ethernet Alliance Hosts 25GBASE-R and 100GBASE-R Plugfest
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...
The UNH-IOL Announces Ten Industry Sponsors for STEM High School Summer Internship
June 20, 2017
Durham, N.H., June 20, 2017 -- The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance solutions for the networking industry, has received generous donations from the following industry partners Fidelity , Dell, HPE , Liberty Mutual , QA Cafe, Verizon , Senet, MACOM , Cisco , and Alexander Technology Group to support the continuation of the UNH-IOL High...