The highly anticipated IBTA April 2015 Combined Cable and Device Integrators’ List is now available for download. The list highlights the results of the IBTA Plugfest 27 held at the University of New Hampshire’s Interoperability Lab earlier this year. The updated list consists of newly verified products that are compliant to the InfiniBand specification as well as details on solution interoperability.
Of particular note was the rise of EDR submissions. At IBTA Plugfest 27, eight companies provided 32 EDR cables for testing, up from three companies and 12 EDR cables at IBTA Plugfest 26. The increase in EDR cable solutions indicates that the technology is beginning to hit its stride. At Plugfest 28 we anticipate even more EDR solutions.
The IBTA is known in the industry for its rigorous testing procedures and subsequent Integrators’ List. The Integrators’ List provides IT professionals with peace of mind when purchasing new components to incorporate into new and existing infrastructure. To ensure the most reliable results, the IBTA uses industry-leading test equipment from Anritsu, Keysight, Molex, Tektronix, Total Phase and Wilder Technologies. We appreciate their commitment to our compliance program; we couldn’t do it without them.
The IBTA hosts its Plugfest twice a year to give members a chance to test new configurations or form factors. Although many technical associations require substantial attendance fees for testing events, the IBTA covers the bulk of Plugfest costs through membership dues.
The companies participating in Plugfest 27 included 3M Company, Advanced Photonics, Inc., Amphenol, FCI, Finisar, Fujikura, Ltd., Fujitsu Component Limited, Lorom America, Luxshare-ICT, Mellanox Technologies, Molex Incorporated, SAE Magnetics, Samtec, Shanghai Net Miles Fiber Technology Co. Ltd, Siemon, Sumitomo, and Volex.
We’ve already begun planning for IBTA Plugfest 28, which will be held October 12-23, 2015. For questions about Plugfest, contact ibta_plugfest@soft-forge.com or visit the Plugfest page for additional information.
