Huawei's new FCoE interface technology will be adopted across its storage systems portfolio. With this new interface, SAN and LAN resources will converge into a unified network platform, simplifying network systems and enabling network flexibility that grows on demand. The FCoE interface boasts 20% better performance than the Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI). By replacing additional FCoE connections and reducing the number of network interface controllers (NICs) and cables, the new FCoE interface can reduce investment and maintenance costs for data center and network storage systems by more than 50%. As part of the initial rollout, the new VN2VN FCoE technology will be adopted within Huawei's flagship T-series storage systems.
Since September 2012, Huawei and Intel have strategically collaborated on the global development of information technology (IT) products and solutions, focusing on competitive products and solutions for servers, storage systems, data centers, and cloud computing. Huawei and Intel leverage the strengths and resources of both companies to deploy best-in-class, customer-centric products and solutions to customers worldwide.
Huawei has worked closely with Intel, the primary author of the VN2VN code submitted to the Open FCoE project, to test and implement VN2VN functionality in Huawei's storage systems.
Connectivity with plastic fiber and 60 GHz Wi-Fi
Telefónica has presented a pioneering innovation project in Spain based on plastic optical fiber (POF), a home connectivity solution that is easy to install and guarantees speeds of up to 1Gbps for customers.
