➀ The RaidenDigit LightONE 25GbE Thunderbolt Adapter is reviewed, showcasing its features and performance. The adapter is compatible with the new Mac Mini M4, Macbook Pro M1 and M4, and ASUS ROG NUC. It provides 25GbE connectivity over Thunderbolt and includes various ports. ➁ Performance tests indicate the adapter can achieve close to 21-22Gbps speeds. ➂ However, the adapter is not without its challenges, such as potential power and noise issues, and the uncertainty surrounding the availability of future units due to its Kickstarter nature.
Recent #25GbE news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The Marvell FastLinQ QL41232 is a 1/10/25GbE OCP NIC 3.0 adapter that supports iWARP and RoCEv2; ➁ The adapter is made by Marvell and is part of the QLogic lineage; ➂ The review covers the hardware overview, installation, and performance of the adapter.