- NVIDIA reveals improved Bluefield-3 DPUs
- The new editions allow configurations of flexible storage servers
- Bluefield-3 DPU discharges CPU tasks and reduces latency for heavy storage environments
Nvidia has revealed a new iteration of its Bluefield-3 data processing unit (DPU), which is not only a regular supernic, but a self-centered model mainly for storage.
The new offer considerably increases the bandwidth of memory compared to its predecessors, because while the DPU Bluefield-2 used a single channel design, resulting in a lower memory bander than the first generation, the Bluefield- 3 has DDR5-5600 Double 64-bit DDR5-5600 memory interfaces. .
This upgrade is translated by 80 GB of bandwidth, allowing faster processing and efficiency of data, in particular for applications based on access to high -speed data.
Self-centered solutions for storage applications
The special version, classified as B3220SH, it also introduces advanced capacities for direct hardware connections. With its ability to expose PCIE roots, this model allows direct integration with NVME SSDs and GPUs, bypassing the need for an external CPU.
This capacity allows greater flexibility in the configuration of storage solutions without relying on traditional X86 or ARM processors, allowing more rationalized architecture for storage servers. The integration of a PCIe switch further improves the functionality of this model by allowing several devices to be connected transparently. This architecture not only simplifies data flow, but also reduces latency and improves the overall performance of storage intensity applications.
The versatility of Bluefield-3 extends beyond storage, because its architecture supports various applications between sectors such as high performance IT (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). The new model can unload the tasks of processors, it releases valuable processing resources for workloads generating income.
