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Modern data centers are wonders of computing technology. With state-of-the-art high-density servers and revolutionary cooling systems—designing those systems is no easy task. Explore our resources to stay up to date with data center trends, technical expertise, and technology.
Tackling data center latency for AI: Why intra-DC microseconds matter as much as WAN milliseconds
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Avnet Staff
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March 11, 2026
Within the data center, latency is a critical consideration for large-scale training and high-throughput inference setups. Leading AI training clusters are engineered for microsecond class communication.
How communications networks in high-performance data centers are evolving
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Avnet Staff
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March 10, 2026
Data center networks evolved rapidly over the past decade, driven by the need to handle growing data volumes efficiently while managing power, space and cost. Learn about the technologies making the advancements possible.
How to choose NICs for AI data centers: Bandwidth, latency and offload explained
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Avnet Staff
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March 9, 2026
Selecting network interface cards for AI data centers requires a balance of bandwidth, latency, off-load features and peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) topology to optimize GPU cluster performance.
Pluggable vs. co-packaged optics in AI data centers: Power, scale and design trade-offs
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Avnet Staff
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March 3, 2026
Pluggable optics have been the de facto choice in data center communication for years. However, in 2025, support for co-packaged optics grew. Power savings are a primary reason for change, but lower insertion losses are another potential benefit.