Amazon Introduces Quasi-Random Data Center Network with ShuffleBox Optical Device
Amazon's AWS has developed a new data center network architecture using a quasi-random topology to improve data transfer speeds and reduce energy consumption. The company built a custom optical device called ShuffleBox for automatic cable shuffling.
Amazon Web Services has unveiled a novel data center network architecture based on a "quasi-random" topology, designed to accelerate data transmission and cut power usage. The company says it has been working on the approach since 2023, with deployment into infrastructure starting in late 2025.
To enable the new design, AWS developed its own optical device named ShuffleBox, which automatically rearranges cable connections between routers. The technology aims to improve network efficiency at scale without requiring manual reconfiguration.
The announcement was made via Amazon's official channels, highlighting a continued focus on optimizing cloud infrastructure performance.
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