Networking

NVIDIA

NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU

Model BlueField-3

A data processing unit that moves networking, storage and security services off the host processor and onto the adapter.

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Fibre-optic cables connected to network equipment in a rack
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// NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU specifications

Max speed400Gb/s
On-board processor16x Arm Cortex-A78 cores
On-board memory32GB DDR5
Host interfacePCIe Gen5

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Before you order: Networking

The questions we ask before quoting. Answer them in the line notes and the first reply is usually the final one.

  • InfiniBand or Ethernet is decided by the workload and by what the rest of the fabric already runs. Say which, or ask us to recommend.
  • Optics and cables are separate lines. Give us the link distances and we add the right transceivers, DACs or AOCs.
  • Airflow direction and power supply type are chosen at order time. Tell us how the rack is laid out.
  • Switch software and support subscriptions are often separate items. We list them so the quote is complete.

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