Gnodal

Gnodal was a computer networking company based in Bristol, UK, founded in 2007.

The company specialized in designing and selling low-latency Ethernet switch systems tailored for demanding data-center environments, particularly in high-performance computing (HPC) and high-frequency trading. Gnodal's core products included a range of 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches, such as the GS7200 and other GS-Series models, built around their custom Peta ASIC chip. The company focused on delivering high port density, low latency, adaptive load balancing, and reduced power consumption. Their solutions catered to various sectors, including scientific and engineering computing, financial services, cloud providers, and life sciences. Gnodal also offered a Linux-based network operating system called GnoS OS, enhancing their networking solutions. The company was recognized for its ability to provide ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, making its switches suitable for dense deployments in enterprise networks. Gnodal's assets and key staff were later acquired by Cray, which integrated their technology and expertise into its operations.