Light-based networking, a branch of photonics, offers a more energy-efficient data transfer solution for data centers by reducing energy waste associated with heat.
While photonics shines a light on sustainability possibilities, experts caution it is not a 'silver bullet,' emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions to power consumption issues.
Rocchetto illustrates the energy efficiency of light-based data transfer by noting, 'When energy flows through electrical wires, it's wasted via heat – that's how you waste energy.'
The industry is beginning to adopt photonic technologies, with companies like Oriole Networks and Lightmatter raising significant funds to advance photonics-based solutions for data centers.
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