SmartNIC Accelerating the Smart Data Center

What you'll learn:

• SmartNIC Technology and Architecture
• SmartNIC Design and Trends
• SmartNIC Implementations and Solutions

This TechXchange collects articles that focus on SmartNIC technology. The Have SmartNIC – Will Compute series has additional articles you might find useful. 

Network interface cards (NICs), which typically target Ethernet these days, have progressed significantly from the basic network support provided in early days. Most Ethernet NICs provide more advanced functionality, but many designers want even more performance and customization. This where SmartNICs come into play. 

Though SmartNICs are commonly found in data center environments, they're also applicable to embedded applications. They can provide high performance computing (HPC) at the network edge, enabling filtering, compression/decrompression, and other features to be handled by the SmartNIC instead of having the host handle these chores. This leads to a more overall efficient use of resources. It can also create a more responsive system. 

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