Cisco Nexus SmartNIC

Programmable ultra-low latency, high-precision time-stamping SmartNICs

Nexus Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) are next-generation FPGA-based ultra-low latency and high-resolution timestamping adapters. Program your network and accelerate application offloads with Nexus SmartNICs.

Ultra-low latency programmable SmartNICs

Nexus SmartNICs are optimized for networks that require ultra-low latency, such as financial trading. Used in combination with Cisco software and tools, our SmartNICs can replace existing NICs, providing up to 10x latency performance.

All Nexus SmartNICs are designed for ultra-low latency operation.

Accelerate your applications with in-line sockets acceleration and kernel bypass technology.

High-precision hardware time-stamping and time synchronization.

Field-upgradeable SmartNICs allow customizable functionality.

High-performance SmartNICs for ultra-low latency networking

Nexus K3P-Q FPGA SmartNIC

  • Ultra-low latency 10GbE
  • 2x QSFP28 ports
  • Programmable FPGA
  • 25GbE ready

Nexus K3P-S FPGA SmartNIC

  • Ultra-low latency 10GbE
  • 2x SFP28 ports
  • Programmable FPGA
  • 25GbE ready

Nexus K35-Q FPGA SmartNIC

  • Low latency 10GbE
  • 2x QSFP+ ports
  • Programmable FPGA 

Nexus K35-S FPGA SmartNIC

  • Low latency 10GbE
  • 2x SFP+ ports
  • Programmable FPGA 

Nexus V5P FPGA Application SmartNIC

  • Highly Programmable FPGA
  • 2x QSFP28 ports
  • Low profile, half-height, half-length form factor
  • Integrated IP and software libraries

Nexus V9P FPGA Application SmartNIC

  • Highly Programmable FPGA
  • 2x QSFP-DD ports
  • Low profile, half-height, half-length form factor
  • Integrated IP and software libraries

Nexus High Resolution Timestamp Capture NIC

  • 250ps precision timestamping
  • Line-rate capture
  • Programmable flow steering/load balancing

Nexus GM Time Synchronization NIC

  • IEEE 1588 PTP grandmaster clock
  • Onboard GNSS receiver
  • High stability holdover

Nexus ULL accelerates high-frequency trading

Bob Laliberte, ESG Practice Director and Senior Analyst, joins us to talk ultra-low latency (ULL) and the role networking plays in an industry where every nanosecond matters.

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ULL network solutions with Cisco Nexus

Build your ultra-low latency, high-performance network solutions with Cisco Nexus 3550 platforms and switches.

Nexus Firmware Development Kit (FDK)

Create application functionality and intelligence for FPGA-based Nexus 3550 Platforms and SmartNICs.

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Nexus SmartNIC product documents, install and upgrade guides, software downloads

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