10-Gigabit Ethernet: Myth vs. reality

July 13, 2011
40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet technologies may loom perpetually on the horizon, but most enterprise networks are still transitioning from Gigabit Ethernet speeds. 

Though the prospect 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet networking seems to loom perpetually on the horizon, practically speaking, the majority of enterprise networks are still transitioning from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10-GbE) speeds. Addressing this conundrum, SearchNetworking.com's Michael Brandenburg has written a useful article breaking down some common myths surrounding the use 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology.

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