GigaTech Products Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel Solutions
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Powering Connectivity with Superior Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel Solutions
At GigaTech Products, we recognize that diverse networking environments require varied solutions. This is why we offer a broad spectrum of networking products that cater to specific needs and applications. Whether you are seeking the flexibility and versatility of EthernetEthernet is the most popular and widely used Local Area Network (LAN) technology. An Ethernet network typically makes use of coaxial or twisted pair cables to transmit network traffic. Click to Read More for your local area network, the high-speed and low latency of InfiniBand for your data center, or the reliability and security of Fibre Channel for your storage area network, GigaTech has got you covered.
Ethernet
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Ethernet: Flexible, scalable, cost-effective technology for networking in home and businesses.
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Staple technology for daily internet use and enterprise communications.
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Widely adopted due to its versatility, affordability, and seamless integration into various networking applications.
Infiniband
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InfiniBand: Low latency, high throughput for supercomputing, AI, and data centers.
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Key in finance, academia, and scientific research for high-performance computing.
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Growing platform with RDMA design and stable connectivity across various topologies and applications.
Fibre Channel
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Fibre Channel: Reliable, high-speed technology for storage networking in data centers.
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Ideal for industries with large data storage and quick access needs, like cloud services and banking.
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Built-in security features, lossless data transfer, and SAN structure make Fibre Channel a powerful tool in storage area networks (SANs).
Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel Networking: An Overview and Comparison
Ethernet Networking
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN).
Usage
Ethernet is considered the most widely used network technology. Used in home and corporate networks for connecting devices such as computers, printers, and switches within the same building or nearby locations, all the way to datacenter driven information across the world.
Speed
Speeds can vary from 10Mbps up to 400 Gbps currently with plans of elevating in the future.
Scalability
Ethernet is highly scalable and flexible, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Infiniband
InfiniBand is a high-performance, multi-purpose networking technology primarily used in data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Usage
Used in supercomputers, data centers, and environments where low latency and high data throughput are critical.
Speed
InfiniBand supports high data rates, with standard speeds ranging from 2.5 Gbps to 800 Gbps.
Advanced Features
InfiniBand includes advanced features such as quality of service and failover, and it can handle both storage and network traffic
Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
Utilizes bandwidth without hindering the central processing unit (CPU), making it critical in super computing applications and AI development.
Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel is a high-speed network technology primarily used for storage networking in data centers.
Usage
Fibre Channel is primarily used in storage area networks (SAN) in data centers, providing high-speed connectivity between servers and storage devices.
Speed
Fibre Channel provides high-speed data transfer rates from 2 Gbps to 128 Gbps.
Reliability
Fibre Channel is known for its reliability, lossless data transmission, and robust error correction features.
Ethernet Networking
What is Ethernet Networking?
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN).
What speeds are available?
The technology supports data rates ranging from 10 Megabits per sec (Mbps) to 400 Gigabits per sec (Gbps) with plans to elevate in future.
Where is Ethernet used?
Ethernet is commonly utilized to connect devices in a network, particularly for local networks in specific organizations such as company offices, school campuses and hospitals. This is due to the fact that Ethernet offers reliable, secure, and rapid data transfer capability.
Features and Advantages
Link Bandwidth Capability Timeline
Ethernet Applications
Ethernet LAN Topology
Ethernet Speed Chart
| Standard | Data Rate | Form Factors |
|---|---|---|
| 100Base | 100 MB/s | SFP |
| 1000Base | 1 GB/s | SFP |
| 10GBase | 10 GB/s | SFP+; XFP; X2; XENPAK |
| 25GBase | 25 GB/s | SFP28 |
| 40GBase | 40 GB/s | QSFP+ |
| 100GBase | 100 GB/s | QSFP28 |
| 400GBase | 400 GB/s | QSFP-DD; OSFP |
Infiniband Networking
What is InfiniBand ?
InfiniBand is a high-performance, multi-purpose networking technology primarily used in data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
What speeds are available?
The technology supports high data rates ranging from 2.5 Gigabits per sec (Gbps) to 800 Gbps
Where is InfiniBand used?
This technology is perfect for applications that require high performance, such as supercomputers and HPC environments. Thanks to its low processing overhead, it can also free up central processing unit resources for other operations. Additionally, InfiniBand is a well-proven technology that can support extreme workloads.
Features and Advantages
Link Bandwidth Capability Timeline
| QDR | FDR | EDR | HDR | NDR | XDR | GDR | ||
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| Theoretical effective throughput (Gb/s) | 1x Link | 8 | 13.64 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 200 | 400 |
| 4x Link | 32 | 54.54 | 100 | 200 | 400 | 800 | 1600 | |
| 8x Link | 64 | 109.08 | 200 | 400 | 800 | 1600 | 3200 | |
| 12x Link | 96 | 163.64 | 300 | 600 | 1200 | 2400 | 4800 | |
InfiniBand Applications
Dual Star InfiniBand Topology
GPUDirect RDMA
GPUDirect technology from NVIDIA facilitates direct data exchange between multiple GPUs, third-party network adapters, solid-state drives, and other PCIe devices. GPUDirect allows for peer-to-peer transfers between GPUs and remote direct memory access (RDMA), ideal for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Machine Learning (ML) applications. P2P transfers enable data exchanges between two GPUs on a host without relying on host memory, easing the burden on the host CPU, while multi-host RDMA allows a Host Channel Adapter (HCA) to directly read and write GPU memory data buffers and transfer the data through a remote HCA to a GPU on another host, bypassing host memory and reducing host CPU involvement. Both approaches exhibit significant performance improvements for GPU accelerated HPC and ML/DL applications.
No GPUDirect P2P
Without GPUDirect P2P, the host CPU must transfer data from one GPU’s memory, to host memory, and then into the second GPU’s memory.
GPUDirect P2P
With GPUDirect P2P, the data can be transferred directly without host CPU involvement and without data being transferred to host memory.
Fibre Channel Networking
What is Fibre Channel?
Fibre Channel (FC) is a high-speed, reliable, and scalable networking technology. It provides a dedicated and robust infrastructure for connecting servers and storage devices, enabling the efficient and secure transfer of large volumes of data.
What speeds are available?
The technology supports data rates ranging from 1 to 128 gigabits per second (Gbps) and allows for long-distance connections, making it suitable for both local and wide area networks.
Where is Fibre Channel used?
Fibre Channel has become a standard in the storage industry, providing a foundation for storage networks and facilitating the efficient management and sharing of data among servers and storage arrays.
Features and Advantages
Link Bandwidth Capability Timeline
Fibre Channel Applications
SAN (Storage Area Network) infrastructure utilizing an FC switch between server and storage
Fibre Channel Speed Chart
| Product | Form Factor | Throughput | Line Rate |
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| 1Gb FC | SFP | 200 MB/s | 1.055 GBd |
| 2Gb FC | SFP | 400 MB/s | 2.125 Gbd |
| 4Gb FC | SFP | 800 MB/s | 4.25 GBd |
| 8Gb FC | SFP+ | 1600 MB/s | 8.5 GBd |
| 16 Gb FC | SFP+ | 3200 MB/s | 17 GBd |
| 32Gb FC | SFP28 | 6400 MB/s | 34 GBd |
| 64Gb FC | QSFP+ / SFP-DD | 12800 MB/s | 68 GBd |
| 128Gb FC | QSFP28 | 25600 MB/s | 136 GBd |
Conclusion
In conclusion, the choice between Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel depends largely on the specific needs of the environment and industry. By understanding the features and benefits of each, businesses can make informed decisions about which technology will best meet their networking needs.
