FPGA-based network interface cards with extremely low latency, hardware timestamping at nanosecond resolution, and customizable logic for algorithm acceleration. Designed for high-frequency trading with driver bypass technology for fastest possible market data processing.
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High-performance networking hardware including servers, switches, and specialized cables designed to minimize transaction processing delays for high-frequency trading operations.
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Network Latency The time it takes for data to travel from source to destination across the network. |
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Packet Loss Rate Fraction of data packets lost during transmission across the network. |
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Jitter Variation in packet delay at the destination node. |
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Bandwidth Total amount of data that can be transmitted per unit time. |
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Deterministic Routing Ability to ensure consistent and predictable path selection for data packets. |
Customizable logic and FPGA support enables deterministic routing and data path selection. | |
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Quality of Service (QoS) Support Prioritization of different types of network traffic for optimized performance. |
Datasheet and target market (trading desk) confirm full QoS features for prioritization. | |
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Zero Packet Reordering Guarantees in-sequence packet delivery for real-time data integrity. |
Driver bypass and hardware logic designed to guarantee in-sequence, ultra-low latency delivery for trading. | |
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Congestion Management Mechanisms to detect and control congestion in network traffic. |
Congestion management handled in hardware, as provided by FPGA customization. | |
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Time Synchronization Precision clock synchronization across network devices for accurate timestamping. |
Nanosecond-precision time synchronization is a documented core capability. | |
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Multicast Capability Ability to efficiently distribute market data to multiple endpoints simultaneously. |
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Hardware Timestamping Ability of network hardware to apply precise timestamps to packets. |
ExaNIC offers hardware timestamping at nanosecond resolution. | |
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Flow Control Protocols Protocols that manage data transmission to avoid congestion and data loss. |
Product documentation mentions support for flow control via standard and advanced protocols. | |
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Redundant Network Paths Backup network routes for resilience against hardware/failure. |
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Network Interface Card (NIC) Offload Features Specialized hardware features in NICs that accelerate packet processing. |
NIC offload (RDMA, TCP/IP checksum, and more) including FPGA logic acceleration are key product differentiators. |
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High-Speed Switches Switches designed for wire-speed packet switching with minimal internal delay. |
Supports use in high-speed switch environments (100GbE+), and designed to work optimally with such switches. | |
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Low-Latency Network Interface Cards (NICs) NICs specifically designed for rapid data transfer and packet processing. |
Product focus is on lowest network latency for HFT/Trading, using advanced hardware design. | |
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Specialized Cables (e.g., Fiber, Twinax) Use of low-latency, high-bandwidth cables to connect servers and switches. |
Twinax/fiber supported; high-speed links are standard for these cards. | |
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Direct Market Access (DMA) Hardware Dedicated devices that provide direct physical connections to exchanges for order routing. |
Not as far as we are aware.* ExaNIC is not a DMA device itself, but can be used in DMA workflows where supported by exchanges. | |
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Server Proximity (Colocation) Deployment of servers in close physical proximity to exchange venues. |
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Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) Support Incorporation of programmable hardware accelerators for processing specific tasks. |
FPGA is the core of ExaNIC product; supports custom firmware and logic block development. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Backup power for critical network hardware to ensure uninterrupted performance. |
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Cooling Solutions Advanced cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures for equipment. |
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Chassis Density Ability to support a high number of server/networking interfaces in minimal physical space. |
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Cable Management Organizational structures for reducing signal interference and maintenance efforts. |
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Hot-Swappable Components Ability to replace hardware modules without shutting down systems. |
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Shielded Racks Physical protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). |
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Server Specification (CPU speed/cores) Performance metrics of trading servers handling critical processes. |
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Low Profile Hardware Footprint Design focus on minimal hardware footprint for efficient utilization of space. |
PCIe card form factor, can be deployed in dense server environments common in colos. |
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Uptime Guarantee Promised percentage of operational time for network infrastructure. |
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Automatic Failover Automatic switch to backup resources if primary components fail. |
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Disaster Recovery Solutions Comprehensive procedures and infrastructure for quick recovery from major incidents. |
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Redundant Power & Networking Multiple power and network paths to prevent single point of failure. |
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Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) Average time taken to restore a failed component or system. |
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Formalized performance and uptime promises from vendors. |
NVIDIA (Mellanox) offers SLAs for data center products; details are customer-contract specific. | |
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Geo-Redundancy Availability of remote failover sites in different locations. |
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Data Backup Frequency How often critical trading data is backed up. |
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Hardware Health Monitoring Continuous monitoring of device status and pre-failure alerts. |
Supports hardware health (SMART, built-in error detection); integration with server monitoring needed for full functionality. | |
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Firmware and Software Auto-Updates Automated application of security and functional updates with minimal downtime. |
NVIDIA firmware updater utility; auto-updates require management orchestration. | |
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Spare Components Inventory Availability of backup components for rapid replacement. |
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24/7 Support Continuous technical support for issue resolution. |
Enterprise support for ExaNIC includes 24/7 coverage. | |
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Rack Security Integration Physical locking and intrusion alerts for hardware racks. |
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Network Segmentation Logical separation of network parts for risk containment. |
Product supports VLAN and logical port separation. | |
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Traffic Encryption Use of protocols such as TLS/IPsec to secure data in transit. |
Typical configurations support IPsec and TLS offloads; security documentation confirms. | |
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DDoS Mitigation Active defense against distributed denial of service attacks. |
NVIDIA solutions offer DDoS prevention on the network stack, integration required for on-prem installations. | |
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Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Detection and blocking of unauthorized network activities. |
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Firewall Integration Implementation of hardware/software firewalls at all external and internal perimeter points. |
Supported by default in all NVIDIA/Mellanox cards (software-side firewall integration). | |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granting permissions to users based on their roles. |
Server-side RBAC is supported; card itself is managed as hardware. | |
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Physical Security Controls Physical barriers, biometric access, and monitoring around network hardware. |
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Secure Boot and Firmware Integrity Protection against unauthorized firmware and software modifications. |
Secure boot options present in NVIDIA/Mellanox firmware for NICs. | |
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Comprehensive Logging Detailed records of network and system activities for audits and forensics. |
Full audit logging at firmware and driver level available for compliance. | |
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Real-Time Alerts and Reporting Instant notifications of any security incidents for prompt response. |
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Endpoint Security Integration Security monitoring for each connected device. |
Endpoint security best practices supported on device and network endpoint. | |
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Network Access Control (NAC) Verification of devices and users before allowing network access. |
Port authentication supported (NAC), but integration with management software/platform needed. | |
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Log Retention Period Number of days or months activity logs are retained for compliance. |
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Network Management System (NMS) Integration Compatibility with centralized monitoring and management solutions. |
NVIDIA NMS and third-party integrations supported. | |
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Real-Time Network Analytics Continuous evaluation of network performance and bottlenecks. |
Card can be integrated with real-time analytics frameworks via driver or data tap. | |
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Configurable Alerts User-defined alarms for network events and thresholds. |
Triggers and custom alerting can be configured on traffic/performance thresholds. | |
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Historic Data Analysis Ability to analyze and trend past network performance data. |
Data can be logged and analyzed via external tools (hardware provides hooks for capture). | |
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Remote Management Capability Administration of network devices from remote locations. |
Supports standard management protocols for remote configuration. | |
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Automated Configuration Backups Scheduled and on-demand backup of device settings. |
Automated config backup is supported by NVIDIA data center management tools. | |
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API Access Programmable interfaces for custom integrations and automation. |
NVIDIA provides open APIs for integration and automation. | |
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Role-Based Admin Controls Granular administrative rights for configuration and monitoring. |
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Performance Dashboard Centralized graphical view of network health and metrics. |
Performance dashboard is available through the NVIDIA management suite. | |
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Change Management Logging Tracking of all configuration changes and responsible users. |
Change management and logging supported via server and cloud management solutions. | |
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Automated Network Discovery Automatic detection and mapping of connected devices. |
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SNMP Support Support for Simple Network Management Protocol for monitoring. |
SNMP, a standard protocol, is supported. | |
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User Access Audit Trails Detailed logs of user activities for accountability. |
User access tracking is feasible via server OS and NVIDIA tools. |
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Modular Hardware Design Hardware that can be incrementally expanded or upgraded. |
Modular PCIe design, power-user customization, and firmware upgrades available. | |
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Horizontal Scaling Capability Easy addition of servers and network capacity by scaling out. |
Multiple NICs can be added for horizontal scaling in host servers. | |
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Flexible Network Topology Support for various layouts, such as mesh, leaf-spine, or star. |
NIC works in a variety of topologies (leaf-spine, etc.) as part of high-speed Ethernet network. | |
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Multi-Vendor Compatibility Interoperability with different hardware or software providers. |
NIC is interoperable with multiple mainstream vendors (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Ciena). | |
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Support for Virtualization Ability to support virtual network appliances and environments. |
Official documentation states support for virtual appliances (VM networks, DPDK, SR-IOV, etc). | |
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Rapid Provisioning Time Time required to bring new resources online. |
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Policy-Driven Automation Dynamic allocation or reconfiguration based on pre-set rules or triggers. |
Policy-driven automation is possible through orchestration APIs and programmable FPGA logic. | |
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Support for Hybrid Environments Integration of on-premise and cloud components within the network. |
Card can be integrated in on-prem/cloud-hybrid via standard network protocols. | |
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Programmable Network Fabric Ability to define or change network behavior through APIs or software. |
NIC supports P4 and other programmable network fabrics. | |
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Elastic Bandwidth Allocation Dynamically increase or decrease bandwidth allocation as needed. |
NVIDIA cards support dynamic bandwidth allocation via API. | |
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Load Balancing Ability to distribute network workload across multiple paths or servers. |
Standard load balancing at NIC or via upstream switch (e.g., RSS, multi-queue). | |
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Site Interconnectivity Support for scalable connectivity between multiple trading locations. |
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MiFID II/SEC/FINRA Ready Infrastructure aligned with current international trading regulations. |
Commonly deployed in environments demanding MiFID II/SEC/FINRA compliance. | |
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Audit Log Retention Long-term storage of logs and activity records, as required by compliance rules. |
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Automated Compliance Reporting Tools for generating required disclosures and reports for regulators. |
Most deployments are with trading platforms that require regulatory reporting integrations. | |
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Data Retention Policies Ability to configure data storage and deletion according to specific legal requirements. |
Data retention policies are enforced by customer systems; hardware/firmware enables compliance (e.g., persistent storage buffer options). | |
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Change Logging for Compliance Record of all changes with timestamps and responsible party. |
Every change to card firmware or FPGA image is logged and timestamped for compliance. | |
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Trade Surveillance Integration Ability to connect to trade monitoring and detection solutions. |
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Legal Hold Support Measures to prevent deletion/modification of records under investigation. |
Legal hold can be implemented via card's firmware management tools. | |
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Encrypted Data Archiving Secure, long-term archiving of sensitive records. |
Data in card buffer can be encrypted and securely archived. | |
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Policy Management Console Centralized tool for enforcing security and compliance policies. |
NVIDIA offers centralized console for policy enforcement. | |
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User Certification Workflows Periodic review and recertification of users and their rights. |
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Access Review Automation Automated notifications and tracking for required periodic access reviews. |
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E-Discovery Tools Capability to search, collect, and export data for legal inquiries. |
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FIX Protocol Support Support for Financial Information eXchange protocol for trading communications. |
FIX protocol support is available via supporting software and card driver hooks. | |
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API Integration Ability to connect to custom or third-party software via APIs. |
Extensive open API for integration with third-party tools and software. | |
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Low-Latency Market Data Feeds Direct access to real-time data streams from exchanges. |
Primary feature—real-time, low-latency market data ingest and network packet capture. | |
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Inter-Exchange Connectivity Connections to multiple trading venues for order routing and data. |
Commonly used for inter-exchange/trading-venue connectivity by HFT clients. | |
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Order Management System (OMS) Integration Compatibility with OMS for seamless trade workflow. |
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Risk Management System Integration Connection with risk analytics platforms for pre-trade and real-time checks. |
Often co-deployed with risk management platforms; supported via APIs. | |
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Support for Legacy Systems Ability to interface with older infrastructure components. |
Easily integrated with legacy systems as high-performance PCIe/PCI-express card. | |
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Scripting/Automation Hooks Enabling user-defined scripts or workflows. |
Scripting and PCIe automation widely documented for ExaNIC products. | |
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Pre-Built Connectors Ready-made integration modules for popular platforms. |
Pre-built connectors provided for various trading platforms by partners. | |
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Multilanguage SDK Support Software development kits in common programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java). |
SDKs exist in C, C++, Python, and more—documented in developer kit. | |
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WebSocket/Streaming Support Persistent data streams to client applications. |
WebSocket and streaming interfaces available through API and supporting software. | |
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Data Format Compatibility Interoperability with various file and message formats (e.g., XML, JSON, CSV). |
Hardware and drivers handle multiple file formats (packet capture, JSON/XML/CSV). |
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Cut-Through Switching Switching method where forwarding begins before entire packet is received, reducing latency. |
Cut-through switching support is available with compatible switches. | |
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Low-Latency Transceivers Use of specialized network transceivers designed for speed. |
Specifically designed for lowest transceiver latency possible. | |
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Dynamic Buffer Management Automatic adjustment of buffer sizes for traffic bursts. |
Dynamic buffer management possible through FPGA-level logic. | |
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Process Affinity Tuning Pinning processes or threads to specific CPU cores to reduce scheduling delays. |
Process pinning and affinity are best practices for low-latency configs (documented for ExaNIC in Linux/Windows). | |
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Custom Network Drivers Usage of tuned or vendor-supplied drivers for enhanced throughput. |
Custom drivers available for proprietary/high-performance tuning. | |
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Packet Coalescing Control Options to minimize delay by controlling data aggregation in drivers or hardware. |
Control over packet aggregation and batching present in both driver and card logic. | |
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Jumbo Frame Support Ability to send larger packets to reduce CPU overhead. |
Jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes supported natively. | |
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Interrupt Coalescing Settings Fine-tuning of hardware interrupts for network cards. |
Advanced interrupt moderation settings are a feature for HFT workloads. | |
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NUMA Optimization Optimizing memory access patterns for Non-Uniform Memory Access hardware. |
NUMA awareness guidelines in deployment doc for optimal memory and cache usage. | |
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BIOS/UEFI Configuration Adjustments of firmware settings for optimal network performance. |
Recommended BIOS/UEFI settings provided by Mellanox/NVIDIA for lowest latency operation. | |
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Throughput Benchmarks Documented test results for packets per second or other performance metrics. |
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System Latency Benchmarks Published test results for system round-trip or tick-to-trade delays. |
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Dedicated Technical Account Manager Designated point of contact for escalations and strategic planning. |
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Onsite Deployment Services Vendor-provided assistance during hardware and software installations. |
Available via NVIDIA/Mellanox support contracts. | |
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24x7 Critical Support Round-the-clock assistance for system-impacting incidents. |
Offered in all NVIDIA enterprise support offerings. | |
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SLAs for Support Response Guaranteed maximum times for first response and fix for critical incidents. |
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Training & Certification Programs Formal courses for internal staff on usage and troubleshooting. |
Available as part of the ExaNIC/NVIDIA offering for enterprise customers. | |
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Firmware/Software Update Frequency Regularity of vendor-released updates/fixes. |
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Proactive Health Monitoring Service Vendor's monitoring and reporting on customer infrastructure's health. |
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Advanced Replacement for Defective Hardware Commitment to ship replacements before defective parts are returned. |
Standard part of NVIDIA/Mellanox global support and logistics contract. | |
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Knowledge Base Access Self-service resources for troubleshooting and best practices. |
Well-documented public and customer-facing knowledge base. | |
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Custom Engineering Support Access to dedicated engineering staff for advanced customization. |
Custom engineering requests possible via NVIDIA/Mellanox business engagement. | |
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User Community Portal Online forum for peer advice and sharing experiences. |
NVIDIA Developer Forum and community portal available to all customers. | |
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Periodic Account Reviews Scheduled meetings to review service quality and future needs. |
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Initial Hardware/Software Cost Total upfront cost for procurement and installation. |
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Annual Maintenance Fees Ongoing support, warranty, and subscription costs per year. |
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Energy Consumption Average power usage of network infrastructure. |
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Upgrade costs Cost to scale or upgrade capacity in the future. |
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Efficiency of Resource Utilization Ratio of maximum to typical utilization of network hardware. |
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Rack Space Utilization Physical space required per unit of performance. |
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Operational Overhead Staffing and administration costs required for ongoing management. |
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Lifecycle Duration Expected useful lifetime before mandatory refresh. |
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Warranty Coverage Length Duration of included vendor coverage for failures. |
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Remote Management Reducing Travel/Onsite Visits Potential to lower travel and field engineering costs. |
Device is remotely managed, lowering onsite service demands. | |
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Environmental Certifications Energy efficiency or green standards met (e.g., ENERGY STAR, RoHS). |
RoHS/EU WEEE environmentally certified per NVIDIA datasheets. | |
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Capacity Value per Dollar Ratio of throughput or network performance to unit investment. |
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