CS 6458

CS 6458

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This graduate-level course will systematically explore the fundamentals of optical interconnects in computer systems. The course will discuss the design, implementation and value of optical interconnects of a variety of sizes: long-haul optical interconnects, datacenter-scale optical interconnects and server-scale optical interconnects.

When Offered Fall.

Outcomes
  • Explain how long-haul fiber connects planet-scale datacenter deployments
  • Explain the design and implementation of optically switched datacenters
  • Explain the design and implementation of optical interconnects within servers
  • Develop hands-on understanding of these interconnects through class projects that involve data collection of deployed interconnects, systems development leveraging the capabilities of interconnects etc.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19448 CS 6458   LEC 001

    • TR Upson Hall 102
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Singh, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Restricted to Ithaca campus graduate students only. Undergraduate and MEng students must add themselves to the waitlist during add/drop. This course is not available to Cornell Tech students.