Close
  • Latest News
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
Read Down
Sign in
Close
Welcome!Log into your account
Forgot your password?
Read Down
Password recovery
Recover your password
Close
Search
Logo
Logo
  • Latest News
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
More
    Home IT Management
    • IT Management
    • Mobile
    • Networking

    Broadcom Samples 100Gb Ethernet Silicon

    By
    Jeff Burt
    -
    November 2, 2010
    Share
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Linkedin

      Broadcom is showing the fruits of its November 2009 acquisition of Dune Networks with the unveiling of a chip that officials say will enable the creation of Ethernet switches with throughput capabilities of 100 Gigabits per second, with the potential for 100 Terabits per second.

      Broadcom officials said Nov. 2 that the company is sampling the BCM88600, a family of chips that will enable greater scalability in various Ethernet network switching solutions, a need that is rapidly growing in demand thanks to the rapidly increasing amount of video and data Internet traffic that is driving demand for high levels of bandwidth.

      According to Broadcom, the BCM88600 line of chips-which can be used in data centers as well service provider environments-can process a single stream of 100GbE at Layer 2 through Layer 4 with integrated management capabilities. In some configurations, that capacity could jump to 100T bps, Broadcom officials said.

      The chip, which Broadcom says integrates the functions of a high-performance line card, can be used for a range of network switch solutions, including everything from small fixed configurations to large, standalone chassis-based offerings. The BCM88600 also is another tool enterprises can use as they build unified infrastructures within their data centers.

      The chip, launched within a year of its acquisition of Dune, also is proof of Broadcom’s ability to efficiently integrate acquired companies into its own, according to Martin Lund, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Network Switching business unit.

      “With the BCM88600 series, Broadcom has again enabled ethernet to outpace other technologies in terms of bandwidth and performance, providing both the scalability and capacity required to develop ultra high-performance networks,” Lund said in a statement. “The introduction of the new product series within just ten months post acquisition underscores our ability to successfully integrate acquired technologies into our portfolio without slowing down the pace of innovation.”

      Broadcom’s technology comes at a time when vendors and enterprises are looking at 100GbE, even as the transition from 1GbE to 10GbE is still underway, and 40GbE is on the horizon. Networking vendors such as Cisco Systems (/c/a/Enterprise-Networking/Cisco-Ethernet-Cards-Will-Exceed-100Gb-Capacity-540239/), Juniper Networks and Alcatel-Lucent in 2009 started showing off 100GbE adapters. In addition, 18 vendors reportedly are readying demonstration of 100GbE networking products compliant with the IEEE’s 802.3ba standard at the SuperComputing 2010 show, which starts Nov. 13.

      Jeff Burt
      Jeffrey Burt has been with eWEEK since 2000, covering an array of areas that includes servers, networking, PCs, processors, converged infrastructure, unified communications and the Internet of things.

      MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

      Cybersecurity

      Visa’s Michael Jabbara on Cybersecurity and Digital...

      James Maguire - May 17, 2022 0
      I spoke with Michael Jabbara, VP and Global Head of Fraud Services at Visa, about the cybersecurity technology used to ensure the safe transfer...
      Read more
      Cloud

      Yotascale CEO Asim Razzaq on Controlling Multicloud...

      James Maguire - May 5, 2022 0
      Asim Razzaq, CEO of Yotascale, provides guidance on understanding—and containing—the complex cost structure of multicloud computing. Among the topics we covered:  As you survey the...
      Read more
      Big Data and Analytics

      GoodData CEO Roman Stanek on Business Intelligence...

      James Maguire - May 4, 2022 0
      I spoke with Roman Stanek, CEO of GoodData, about business intelligence, data as a service, and the frustration that many executives have with data...
      Read more
      Applications

      Cisco’s Thimaya Subaiya on Customer Experience in...

      James Maguire - May 10, 2022 0
      I spoke with Thimaya Subaiya, SVP and GM of Global Customer Experience at Cisco, about the factors that create good customer experience – and...
      Read more
      IT Management

      Intuit’s Nhung Ho on AI for the...

      James Maguire - May 13, 2022 0
      I spoke with Nhung Ho, Vice President of AI at Intuit, about adoption of AI in the small and medium-sized business market, and how...
      Read more
      Logo

      eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis, buying guides, and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers. The site’s focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content. eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis. Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT, business, enterprise software, startups, and more.

      Facebook
      Linkedin
      RSS
      Twitter
      Youtube

      Advertisers

      Advertise with TechnologyAdvice on eWeek and our other IT-focused platforms.

      Advertise with Us

      Menu

      • About eWeek
      • Subscribe to our Newsletter
      • Latest News

      Our Brands

      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms
      • About
      • Contact
      • Advertise
      • Sitemap
      • California – Do Not Sell My Information

      Property of TechnologyAdvice.
      © 2021 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

      Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.

      ×