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  • [MCP Practice] Unifying Cross-Domain Network Infrastructure

    In the previous post, "How to Use AI Smarter: MCP (Model Context Protocol)," we examined the concept and necessity of MCP (Model Context Protocol), a standard protocol that enables LLMs to go beyond simple chatbots and exchange data with external systems in real time. This naturally leads to the question, "I understand the concept, but how can I apply it to my actual network operating environment?" For field engineers…

  • A New Definition of SDN: Self-Driving Network

    The biggest topic that has recently shaken the automotive industry is undoubtedly Tesla's FSD (Full Self-Driving). This technology, which minimizes driver intervention and allows the system to make decisions independently to safely reach a destination, has imprinted upon us the convenience and efficiency that 'autonomous driving' brings. However, this wave of change is now spreading to networks, the foundation of our IT infrastructure. Until now, what we have known...

  • A Game Changer to Cool Down AI Data Centers: HPE Networking's Liquid-Cooled Switches

    AI is undoubtedly the biggest topic in the IT industry these days. However, did you know that the data centers running these flashy AI services are currently at war with tremendous 'heat'? Today, we will delve deeply into HPE Networking’s new Liquid Cooling Switch (QFX5250)—an innovative solution designed to cool down that heat and maximize AI infrastructure performance—and the AI ecosystem HPE is envisioning…