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Kalray Cards

Kalray Cards are high-performance, programmable data-centric acceleration cards that significantly improve the compute, networking, and storage capabilities of cloud, edge, and embedded systems.

Description

Kalray Cards are a family of data-centric acceleration cards designed to boost the performance of cloud, edge data centers, and embedded systems. Powered by Kalray's MPPA® DPU processor, these cards offer unparalleled performance and programmability, significantly improving compute, networking, and storage capabilities. They are easily configurable via software to function as either pure acceleration cards (via PCIe) or inline acceleration cards (via Ethernet), offloading intensive tasks from the host CPU. Furthermore, in some use cases, such as with the K200-LP™ card, they can even serve as a standalone solution, replacing the host processor entirely. The cards are available in half-height/low profile and full-height options, offering flexibility for various system designs.

Features

Kalray Cards leverage the Kalray MPPA® DPU processor's 80 cores and 5 clusters, enabling high-performance data processing. They feature high-speed interfaces, including PCIe and Ethernet, for seamless integration into various systems. The cards are highly programmable, allowing customization for specific applications. They are available in two form factors: half-height/low profile and full-height, providing flexibility for system integration. Their architecture is optimized for data-centric tasks such as networking, storage, security, and AI acceleration. The cards support open code standards, simplifying development and integration.

Benefits

Kalray Cards deliver significant performance improvements, optimized power efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced flexibility for data-intensive applications. Their programmability allows for versatile deployment in diverse roles and seamless integration with existing systems. The use of open code standards ensures broad compatibility and simplifies development. The cards' ability to offload processing tasks from host CPUs frees up valuable resources and increases overall system efficiency, resulting in reduced operational costs and improved performance-per-watt and per-dollar metrics. The range of form factors and deployment models caters to diverse needs and environments.

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