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NVIDIA DOCA vSwitch and Representors Model

User Guide

Introduction

The NVIDIA^® BlueField^® DPU family offers advanced capabilities for accelerating a wide range of applications. It leverages ConnectX-based network controller hardware offloads, providing unparalleled scalability, performance, and efficiency.

Key Features and Functionality

This document details the NVIDIA DOCA vSwitch and Representors Model, covering essential aspects such as:

Kernel Representors Model
Virtual Switch on DPU configuration and operation
Connection Tracking Offload
VXLAN, GRE, and GENEVE Tunneling Offload
VLAN Offloading
Link Aggregation (LAG) modes and configuration
Controlling Host PF and VF Parameters
Functional Diagrams and system architecture

Learn More

For detailed configuration procedures and advanced topics, refer to the official NVIDIA documentation and community resources.

Explore the NVIDIA DOCA ecosystem at NVIDIA DOCA Developer Portal.

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