1. What is DPU-Based Acceleration?
DPU (Data Processing Unit) accelerationenablesoffloading networking, security, and storage functions from the CPU to a dedicated hardware accelerator (DPU).
Reduces CPU overhead for packet processing, enablinglow-latency and high-throughput networkingfor demanding applications.
Best suited for high-performance workloads, including NFV, Telco, and HPC environments.
2. Why DPU-Based Acceleration is the Correct Answer (A)
Bypassing the hypervisor’s CPU for packet forwardingsignificantly improvesnetworking efficiency and reduces jitter.
Improves East-West traffic performance, allowingultra-fast VM-to-VM communication.
Ideal for financial services, AI/ML workloads, and large-scale enterprise applications.
3. Why Other Options are Incorrect
(B - Distributed Firewall):
DFW is used for micro-segmentation, not performance enhancement.
(C - L7 Load Balancer):
L7 Load Balancers optimize application traffic, but they do notimprove raw networking performance.
(D - Edge Firewall):
4. NSX Performance Optimization Strategies Using DPU
Ensure DPU-enabled NICs are properly installed and configured on NSX Transport Nodes.
Leverage Multi-TEP configurations for optimal traffic balancing.
Use NSX Bare-Metal Edge Nodes with DPDK-enabled acceleration for high-throughput workloads.
VMware NSX 4.x Reference:
VMware NSX Performance Optimization Guide
DPU-Based Acceleration and SmartNIC Deployment Best Practices
