Elkton, MD (November 12, 2007) – W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) and Quellan Incorporated today launched a broad range of new GORE™ Extended Reach DDR Cable Assemblies. The new "active" cables deliver extended reach over thinner, lighter copper cabling for High-Performance Computing (HPC), Enterprise Server and Storage applications. The cables are designed to address numerous next generation protocols such as InfiniBand™, 10GbE and 8G Fibre Channel. The family of new products is constructed with advanced GORE™ EYE-OPENER+® Conductor Technology, which provides distributed equalization to minimize signal degradation, and integrates Quellan™ Q:ACTIVE® silicon technology that reduces jitter, crosstalk and other signal impairments. When using this cabling technology, a system can carry up to 480 Gbps of bandwidth to and from a single 1RU rack at distances of up to 15 meters. GORE™ Extended Reach Cable Assemblies eliminate the need for power-hungry and expensive optical interconnects while improving data center reliability.
For supercomputer applications, the companies showcased the industry’s first active 12x DDR InfiniBand™ cable, carrying 60 Gbps over 10 meters in a single link and measuring just 8 mm in diameter. For high density data center switching, the companies demonstrated the industry’s first active QSFP cable handling 35 Gbps of data over 15 meters. For high density blade servers and stackables, the companies demonstrated the industry’s first active SFP+ cable reaching 10 meters.
"We're excited by the introduction of this low power active technology as a promising low risk means to extend the usable length of our current cluster interconnects," commented Ed Turkel, Manager of Product Marketing, High-Performance Computing, HP.
"Cable reach and bundle size are two critical hurdles to overcome as HPC systems move to higher data rates," said Frank Berry, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for QLogic. "The combination of GORE™ EYE-OPENER+® Conductor Technology and Quellan™ Q:ACTIVE® equalization is an important advance for addressing the electrical and mechanical performance challenges of the next generation of HPC systems."
"These products will be important elements in next generation data centers and complement the existing GORE™ Extended Reach DDR InfiniBand™ Cable Assemblies currently being installed in HPC systems worldwide. This new portfolio of products promises to liberate system architects by expanding boundaries for optimal system layouts," stated Eric Gaver, Global Business Leader for Gore’s high data rate cabling products. "The combined effects of Gore and Quellan technologies deliver the best value in cable interconnect bandwidth, distance, density and power while minimizing risk."
"Data Center cable management and power consumption are becoming increasingly critical," said Tony Stelliga, Quellan’s Chairman and CEO. "By removing cable impairments and attenuation with active low power analog silicon, thinner, lighter and longer cabling can be used. This reduces weight, increases room for airflow and saves power by avoiding the need for optics. We are delighted to be working with Gore and to showcase this capability in their cabling products."
Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. This has resulted in numerous products for electronic signal transmission; fabric laminates; medical implants; as well as membrane, filtration, sealant, and fiber technologies for diverse industries. With more than $2 billion in sales, the company is headquartered in Delaware in the U.S. and employs more than 8,500 associates at 45 facilities throughout the world. Gore is one of only five companies included in every selection of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" since the list began in 1984. Gore has also been cited among the "Best Places to Work" in Germany, Italy and Scotland. For more information, please call 800-445-4673, +1-302-292-5100, +49-91-44-6010, or visit www.gore.com/sc2007
Quellan specializes in analog components that improve the performance and functionality of electronic equipment by removing channel impairments and noise. Quellan serves the Enterprise, Telecom, Broadcast, Automotive and Consumer Electronics markets. Privately held, Quellan’s investors include Menlo Ventures, Cordova Ventures, Yamacraw Seed Capital Fund, Samsung Ventures, Glynn Capital Management LLC, VentureTech Alliance, JAFCO Ventures, Harbinger Venture Management and W.L. Gore & Associates. For more information, please contact Quellan at 408-774-0084 or www.quellan.com
For information, contact:
Kathryn R. Vogel
EPD Marketing Leader
(410) 506-4569
krvogel@wlgore.com
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InfiniBand™ is a trademark of the InfiniBand Trade Association.
Quellan™ and Q:ACTIVE® are trademarks of Quellan, Inc.