Copper Interconnect in 200G Scale Up Networks

Explore the critical role of copper interconnects in enabling 200G scale-up networks through this 18-minute conference talk by Raymond Law, R&D Project Manager at Lotes Tech, presented at the Open Compute Project. Learn about the cost advantages and high reliability benefits that make copper interconnects essential for modern high-speed networking infrastructure. Discover the fundamental requirements of scale-up networks, including their specific physical length constraints and operational parameters. Examine various interconnect topologies and understand how active repeaters can be strategically implemented to optimize network performance. Analyze the transition points where copper-electrical systems give way to optical solutions, and gain insights into the decision-making process for selecting appropriate interconnect technologies. Conclude with an exploration of emerging high-speed interconnect requirements and future technological needs in the rapidly evolving landscape of data center networking.