Arrcus to Present at JANOG55: Shaping the Future of Ultra Ethernet

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrcus, the hyperscale networking software company and a leader in core, edge, and multi-cloud routing and switching infrastructure, is proud to announce that Principal Engineer Kentaro Ebisawa will be presenting at JANOG55, taking place next week in Kyoto, Japan. Ebisawa will join Yuichiro Ueno of Preferred Networks in a session titled, “What is Ultra Ethernet? Let's talk about the expectations and challenges of the ‘new Ethernet.’”

The session will provide a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities in advancing Ethernet technology for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). As a member of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC), Arrcus is at the forefront of redefining Ethernet for modern needs.

Additionally, this session will share operational insights from deploying GPU clusters using RoCEv2 followed by updates from the UEC, discussing how its initiatives are shaping the next generation of Ethernet, with a particular focus on accessibility and implementation for non-member companies.

Session Highlights:

• Challenges of Current Ethernet Technologies: A review of challenges with existing lossless Ethernet implementations like PFC and ECN, as used in RoCEv2.
• UEC Innovations: Insights into cutting-edge technologies under development by UEC, spanning transport protocols, network layers, and link layer extensions, designed to address bottlenecks and enhance performance for AI and HPC workloads.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Emphasis on multi-stakeholder cooperation to investigate, verify, and implement new solutions for cross-layer Ethernet innovations.
• Use Cases and Challenges: Exploration of practical applications for next-generation Ethernet, along with challenges and additional functionality required for diverse operational environments.

Additional Session Details:

• Title: What is Ultra Ethernet? Let's talk about the expectations and challenges of the “new Ethernet.”
• Date: January 22, 2025
• Time: 15:45-16:30
• Location: Exhibition Hall 1 A, JANOG55
• Session Link: https://www.janog.gr.jp/meeting/janog55/ultra/

Additional Resources

• Arrcus Joins the Ultra Ethernet Consortium to Accelerate Innovation in Data Center Networking for AI and HPC
• Arrcus Newsroom

About Arrcus

Arrcus is a leading provider of networking software solutions that empower businesses to achieve unparalleled scalability, performance, and reliability in their infrastructure. Arrcus is disrupting the industry with disaggregated solutions that deliver innovative, agile, and cost-effective networking, allowing enterprises to break free from traditional, monolithic systems and embrace a more flexible, efficient, and scalable approach to modern networking. The Arrcus team consists of world-class technologists who have an unparalleled record in shipping industry-leading networking products, complemented by industry thought leaders, operating executives, strategic partners, and top-tier VCs. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. For more information, go to www.arrcus.com or follow Arrcus on LinkedIn and Twitter/X.