Cisco is boosting network density support for its data center switch and router portfolio as it works to deliver the network infrastructure its customers need for cloud architecture, AI workloads ...

A device called an all-optical switch could instead use light to control other light signals without the need for electrical conversion, saving both time and energy in fiber-optic communication.

With an MSRP of less than $400, the TP-Link TL-SG3210XP-M2 switch remains a good value for the quality provided. The C1300-8MGP-2X represents Cisco's next generation of affordable network switches ...

Cisco networking appliances integrate seamlessly with other devices, such as access points, through their cloud platform. Is it the best network switch for your needs, though? Read on ...

MOLINE, Ill. — The City of Moline and Metronet have completed the construction of its 100% fiber optic network, making Moline a "gigabit city." In a Tuesday, Oct. 8 news release, officials ...

In fiber-optic communication, an apparatus known as an all-optical switch could save time and energy by using light to control other light signals without requiring electrical conversion.

Here’s the latest Cisco news and analysis. Cisco pumps up data center networking with AI, large workloads in mind Oct. 16, 2024: Cisco is boosting network density for its data center switch and ...

Part of the challenge is that the optical fiber inside the cladding is often very small — as few as 9 microns. That’s a small target to hit without some alignment help, which [Les] uses a ...

as is the installation process for a fiber network. Laying down fiber-optic cables requires extensive planning and funding. That means it may be difficult for some providers to extend a fiber ...