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ExaLINK50
ULTRA LOw LATENCy 50-PORT LAyER 1 MATRIX SwITCH
Ultra low latency 50-port layer 1 MATRIX switch
The ExaLINK is an exciting new network device with numerous applications including datacenter infrastructure, financial trading, telecommunications and high performance computing.
It allows for dynamic reconfiguration of network topology, data broadcast from one port to multiple ports, and mirroring of data for network monitoring, all while adding negligible latency to a network. An ExaLINK is much faster than a traditional Ethernet switch and far more flexible than a tree of optical splitters.
Less than 5 NANOSECOND latency
The administrator can configure links between any two ports of the ExaLINK, or between one input port and multiple output ports. Once a link is configured, data is forwarded through the device in less than 5 nanoseconds. This is five billionths of a second - about the same time that it takes light to travel through 1m (3ft) of optical fiber. In fact, the overhead is typically less than 5 nanoseconds even including optical transceivers. In other words, the ExaLINK adds negligible latency to a network.
Electronic patch panel
Used as a top-of-rack device, the ExaLINK can simplify the management of network connections within a rack, especially if servers are located in a remote location. If network connections are passed through an ExaLINK, connectivity can be set up and reconfigured at will, without requiring physical visits to the datacenter or expensive calls to ‘remote hands’ staff. In the case of equipment or server failure, connections can be repatched appropriately. Inputs and outputs do not need to be the same media, so the Exalink can also perform a media conversion function.
Replicate and distribute
Incoming data can be sent to more than one output port - in fact, it could be sent to all 49 other ports - so the ExaLINK is perfectly suited for low-latency data distribution from one source to multiple receivers. This same functionality can also be used for mirroring data ports for network monitoring, timing measurement, or audit. Unlike optical splitters, the ExaLINK is dynamically configurable to allow servers to be connected and disconnected as required, and there are no concerns about optical signal loss.
Remote management
The ExaLINK can be configured and monitored through either a web browser or command line interface (CLI).
The CLI interface - accessible through SSH, telnet or the front panel serial port - is similar to that provided by other manufacturers of network devices. Rapid port disable functionality is provided for applications where a ‘kill switch’ is required. SNMP support is in development for a future firmware update, please enquire if this is important for your application.
High-availability design
The ExaLINK comes standard with dual redundant power supplies and fans to minimise downtime.
It has already been successfully deployed in mission-critical environments around the world.
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www.exablaze.com
ExaLINK50
ULTRA LOw LATENCy 50-PORT LAyER 1 MATRIX SwITCH
Performance
• Port-to-port latency: - Minimum 2.4ns, maximum 4.6ns, typical 3.4ns (see note 1) • Fiber-to-fiber latency (with Finisar FTLX8571 transceivers): - Minimum 3.3ns, maximum 5.5ns, typical 4.3ns • Constant and deterministic latency for any port pair
Connectivity
• Ports: - 50 SFP+ • Architecture: - fully connected : any port can be dynamically patched to one or more ports, unidirectionally or bidirectionally • Maximum data rate: - 10.3125 Gbit/s • Supported media: - Fiber (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASELR, 10GBASE-LRM, 1000BASESX), Copper (10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T; see note 2), SFP+ Direct Attach • Advanced EDC (electronic dispersion compensation) for direct attach and long range applications
Head Office:
Exablaze Pty Ltd
Level 5, 443 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia +61 3 9111 1773
[email protected]
Management
• Ports: - Ethernet (10/100M), serial, USB master • Web and CLI interfaces for configuring connectivity and monitoring status • Web access: - Ethernet • CLI access: - Ethernet (SSH, telnet), serial • Firmware updateable via web browser, TFTP or USB flash drive
Power and cooling
• Dual hot-swappable power supply modules • Standard option: - AC 90-264V 47-63Hz, with IEC C13 power cords for customer country • Alternate option: - DC 40-72V input for datacenter applications • Maximum power consumption: - 120W (typical: 90W) • Dual hot-swappable fan modules • Airflow options: - standard (front-to-back) or reversed (back-to-font) *please specify when ordering
• Power and fans digitally monitored
Miscellaneous
• 1 year warranty and support included, extended options available • Dimensions: - 1RU (19” x 15.5” x 1.7”)
Engineering Office:
Exablaze Pty Ltd
Level 6, 76-80 Clarence St Sydney NSW 2000, Australia +61 2 8668 3008
[email protected]
Notes 1. Latency depends on physical distance of ports from center of device. Minimum latency numbers are for center ports (e.g. 25/26), while maximum latency numbers are for outside ports (e.g. 1/50). 2. Copper transceivers add significant latency and are not recommended except where unavoidable.
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