The document describes Gnodal's distributed low-latency layer 2 core called Gnodal Network Operating System (GNOS). GNOS features an isotropic architecture that removes constraints on storage deployment, delivers multi-pathing for the highest scalability and link utilization, and provides low latency in multi-switch deployments. It also offers a single point of management to simplify network operations.

1. Gnodal Network Operating System (GNOS)
Dax Choksi
VP/Market Development
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2. Distributed Low-Latency Layer 2 Core
• Highly oversubscribed North-South network
• Anisotropic architecture constrains storage
• Spanning-tree inhibits scalability
• High latency
• Multiple-instances of management
Core
Aggregation
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3. Distributed Low-Latency Layer 2 Core
• Gnodal Fabric unleashes full-bisectional capacity for East-West traffic
• Isotropic architecture removes constraints on storage deployment
• Multi-pathing resolution delivers highest scalability and link utilization
• Low-latency architecture excels in multi-switch deployment
• Single point of management simplifies network operations
Gnodal Network Operating System (GNOS)
Gnodal GS0018 Core
Top-of-Rack
Gnodal GS4008
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