share of data-center traffic that is east-west (interior); approaches 100% on a training back-end fabric
76-80%observed
| Value kind | observed — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range. |
|---|---|
| As of | 2024-2026 |
| Source | Akamai / Gigamon · The rise of east-west traffic in AI infrastructure; states more than 76% of data-center traffic flows east-west |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-09-04 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-06-29 |
| Claim id | share-of-data-center-traffic-that-is-east-west |
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