10-Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity for Computer Servers

Widespread deployment of 10-gigabit Ethernet connections to servers has been hampered by the high cost of network interfaces and the fast-network, slow-host phenomenon. Although the cost of 10-gigabit Ethernet connectivity is decreasing, the mismatch between network bandwidth and host computational capacity still needs attention. This article describes the challenges posed by 10-gigabit Ethernet termination in modern servers, presents evolving methods that can overcome the computational challenges, and highlights future research trends.