5G UPF Acceleration with DPDK - Network Function Implementation Using SmartNICs and DPUs
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Learn about accelerating 5G User Plane Function (UPF) using Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) in this technical talk from NVIDIA's Gal Cohen. Explore how SmartNICs and DPUs can overcome traditional CPU-based implementation challenges by improving network performance, scalability, and power efficiency. Discover the technical aspects of UPF implementation with hardware acceleration, including the benefits and challenges encountered during deployment. Gain insights into how DPDK libraries, which run primarily in Linux userland and support x86, POWER, and ARM processors, enable enhanced packet processing capabilities across various CPU architectures. Master the techniques for optimizing 5G networking elements to meet increasing bandwidth demands while maintaining low latency in dynamic environments.