Data Centre Storage and Optical Multi-layer Coordination White Paper

This technical white paper addresses the coordination between data center storage applications and optical connections within Data Center Interconnection (DCI) networks. It outlines the challenges faced in the financial industry, particularly transaction failures caused by network instability, including jitters and intermittent disconnections. The document details the anticipated scenarios where such coordination is essential, along with the technical requirements necessary for effective implementation. It presents a gap analysis aimed at identifying areas for improvement in the integration of storage and optical technologies. The white paper emphasizes the need for fast fault detection and recovery mechanisms to enhance service reliability and minimize transaction failures. Additionally, it discusses the limitations of current failure detection mechanisms in Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies and suggests potential solutions to improve network awareness and service reliability. The content is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the technical landscape surrounding optical internetworking and storage coordination.