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10 Gigabit Ethernet builds on top of the Ethernet protocol, but increases speed tenfold over Fast Ethernet to 10000 Mbps, or 10 gigabit per second (Gbps). This protocol, which was standardized in august 2002, promises to be a dominant player in high-speed local area network backbones and server connectivity. Since10 Gigabit Ethernet significantly leverages on Ethernet, customers will be able to leverage their existing knowledge base to manage and maintain gigabit networks.
The purpose of this technology brief is to provide a technical overview of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. This paper discusses:
• The architecture of the Gigabit Ethernet protocol, including physical interfaces, 802.3x flow control, and media connectivity options
• The 10 Gigabit Ethernet standards effort and the timing for Gigabit Ethernet
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet topologies
• Migration strategies to 10 Gigabit Ethernet
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