The purpose of the Higher Speed Networking plugfest is to improve the interoperability of the Ethernet ecosystem using Ethernet technology using 50G/100G/200G per lane testing.
This plugfest is open to Ethernet Alliance members, IOL members and customers, and interested parties needing to test cables, devices, and/or systems. If you're interested in attending, please complete this quick form to allow us to better plan a successful test event for high-speed Ethernet.
The EA HSN Plugfest will focus on:
- Interoperability of Ethernet systems from 100GbE to 1.6TbE
- System-to-system and system-to-transceiver L1 interoperability assessment of Ethernet devices, including NICs, switches, servers, storage arrays, cables, and test equipment.
- 50G/100G/200G per lane testing
- Ethernet host PHY compliance assessment
- Continued 50G and 100G/lane AN/LT evaluation
- Pathfinding and testing in support of IEEE 802.3dj 2.0 draft completion
- Interconnect validation
- Conformance testing for various interconnect options, including DAC, AEC, ACC, AOC, retimed optics, linear optics, and partially retimed optics.
- Cable/module functionality, including testing of dynamic configurations, timing, and power.
Hosting Site
The Plugfest will be held at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory, located at 21 Madbury Road, Suite 100, Durham, NH 03824.
Participants should make hotel and transportation arrangements. Breakfast and afternoon snacks, and a catered lunch will be available on site.
Equipment Shipping Information
All equipment must be shipped to the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Laboratory to arrive no later than the Friday prior to the start of the event. There is NO Saturday or Sunday delivery service available.
Companies shipping equipment to the UNH-IOL are required to cover all shipping and customs/duties costs. Failure to do so will require the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory to bill the participating company for any outstanding shipping and customs/duties charges plus a one hundred dollar ($100.00 USD) handling fee.
The following shipping address MUST be used:
Ethernet Alliance/UNH-IOL HSN Plugfest
Attn: Andy Robichand
UNH-IOL 21 Madbury Road, Suite 100
Durham, NH 03824
Tel: +1-603-862-0090
No collect shipments will be accepted, and all shipping fees, including U.S. Customs charges, are the responsibility of the shipper. UNH-IOL will NOT pay for U.S. Customs charges, and prepayment of Customs charges is required.
Please remember that international shipments must be cleared through U.S. Customs, which could take up to a week of additional time in shipping.