AWS Data Centers Explore Flat Networks with ShuffleBoxes for Efficiency

Jul 10, 2026

Amazon Science reports that AWS is exploring the use of flat network topologies in its data centers, utilizing quasi-random designs and new passive optical components called ShuffleBoxes. These innovations aim to make flat networks as practical and efficient as traditional fat-tree networks.

Why it matters: This development could improve data center network efficiency and potentially reduce costs for cloud computing infrastructure.

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