Next-Gen Networking: Exploring The Utility Of Smart Routers In Data Centers
DataCenter Knowledge, Monday, November 25th, 2024
Do smart routers really fulfill the promise of improved performance and simplified network management for data centers?
In recent years, network routers have undergone the same transformation that took place with cell phones about two decades ago: They became 'smart.' Hence why many network hardware vendors are now selling smart routers.
But what is a smart router, exactly, and how can smart routers benefit your data center? Read on for answers as we unpack the implications of the smart router trend.