Networking

Introduction: Why new fiber connectors are needed?As networks move from 100G to 400G and 800G, one challenge becomes clear: the number of optical ports in a single rack is exploding. Traditional connectors like LC duplex or MPO/MTP have served data centers well for decades, but they now face limits in density, handl...

Introduction: Why Network Architecture Matters for AI/HPCAs GPUs, CPUs, and accelerators get faster, the network fabric that connects them often becomes the bottleneck. In modern AI training or high-performance computing (HPC), data has to move quickly and predictably between thousands of servers.Traditional enterpr...

Introduction: Why Interconnect Choice Matters?Modern data centers and AI clusters depend on fast, reliable interconnects to keep servers, switches, and storage talking at line rate. As speeds scale from 10G → 25G → 100G → 400G and beyond, the physical medium that links devices becomes just as important as the switch...

Introduction: Why Interconnect Choice Matters for AI?Training modern AI clusters is not only about powerful GPUs. The network that connects those GPUs often decides how well the cluster performs. If the network is too slow or unstable, GPUs will spend more time waiting for data than doing calculations.This is why ch...

Introduction: Card vs Adapter vs NIC - Clearing the Naming FogWhen people talk about network cards, network adapters, or NICs (Network Interface Cards), they often mean the same thing. These terms can be confusing, but all describe the hardware that lets your computer, server, or laptop connect to a network. ...

Introduction: Why We Need More Than a Traditional NIC?In the past, a Network Interface Card (NIC) had one simple job: move packets in and out of a computer. As networks scaled to gigabit and then multi-gigabit speeds, NICs added basic offload features like checksum calculation. But today’s data centers, cloud platfo...

Intro: Why NICs Still Matter?Every device that connects to a network—whether a laptop, a server, or a GPU node in an AI cluster needs a way to speak the network’s “language.” The Network Interface Card (NIC) is that translator.At first glance, a NIC may look like just a port on the back of your machine. But modern N...

Why MPO/MTP Matters for High-Speed Networks?As data centers move from 10G/25G links to 40G, 100G, and 400G, the way we move light also changes. Instead of sending one very fast channel down a pair of fibers (duplex), many high-speed standards use parallel optics - multiple lanes in parallel, each running at a lower ...

Introduction: Why Duplex LC Dominates High-Density FiberAs the demand for faster, denser, and more reliable networks grows, fiber optic systems have become the backbone of data centers and telecommunications. Within this ecosystem, the Duplex LC connector has emerged as the go-to solution.Its compact size, low-loss ...

Introduction: Why Faster NICs Matter TodayA decade ago, 1 Gigabit Ethernet was considered more than enough for most use cases. But the explosion of AI training, cloud computing, virtualization, high-resolution video, and massive data storage has quickly pushed gigabit links to their limits.Today, 10G, 25G, and 100G ...