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Cisco Nexus SmartNIC

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

Increase performance. Lower latency. Customize functionality. 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.

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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.

Ultra-low latency

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

Software Acceleration

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

Time synchronization

High-precision hardware time-stamping and time synchronization.

FPGA programmability

Field-upgradeable SmartNICs allow customizable functionality.

High-performance SmartNICs for ultra-low latency networking

Nexus X100 SmartNIC K3P-Q

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

Nexus X25 SmartNIC K3P-S

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

Nexus X40 SmartNIC K35-Q

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

Nexus X10 SmartNIC K35-S

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

Nexus SmartNIC+ V5P

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

Nexus SmartNIC+ V9P

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

Nexus NIC HPT

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

Nexus NIC GM

  • 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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