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Explore the exciting developments in Fibre Channel technology as this 29-minute conference talk from SNIA SDC 2025 provides a comprehensive roadmap for the future of FC networking. Discover the technical challenges and innovations behind the development of 256GFC (Gen 9 Fibre Channel) while examining the features and capabilities of current Gen 8 technology, including 128GFC products launching at year-end. Learn about the groundbreaking FC-SP-3 "Autonomous In-flight encryption" (AIE) feature that delivers plug-and-play end-to-end security solutions, eliminating complex security deployment challenges. Understand how Fabric Notifications are expanding to enable automated responses to network disruptions, enhancing network reliability and management. Examine the implications of high data rate changes on link-up times and network performance optimization. Gain insights into Port Notifications as the newest addition to fabric management capabilities, and receive a detailed briefing on the creation of the FC-RDMA specification. Presented by industry experts Howard Johnson from INCITS/Fibre Channel Technical Committee and Mark Jones from Broadcom/Fibre Channel Industry Association, this session delivers essential knowledge for storage professionals, network engineers, and IT decision-makers planning their infrastructure evolution.
