The NVIDIA BlueField-3 B3220 P-Series FHHL DPU is a high-performance data processing and networking accelerator designed for enterprise data centers that demand scalable 200GbE throughput and low-latency offloads. It helps offload networking and security workloads from the CPU, delivering greater efficiency and predictable performance for demanding applications.
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Bandwidth: 200GbE dual-port QSFP112 for fast, low-latency data transfer.
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Processing power: 16 ARM cores to handle packet processing, encryption offloads, and data plane tasks.
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Memory: 32GB DDR on-board memory to support large-scale operations and caching.
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PCIe Interface: PCIe Gen5.0 x16 with an optional x16 extension for compatibility and future expansion.
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Management: Integrated Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) for remote monitoring and control.
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Security configuration: Crypto Disabled to meet deployment-specific requirements.
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Form factor: Tall Bracket FHHL design for versatile installation in multiple server chassis.
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Brand: NVIDIA BlueField-3 — part of NVIDIA’s data center acceleration platform for networking and security workloads.
The DPU offloads compute-intensive networking and security tasks from the host CPU, reducing CPU overhead and enabling higher throughput, lower latency, and more consistent performance under load. With integrated management and scalable PCIe Gen5.0 connectivity, this DPU is well-suited for virtualization, cloud-scale workloads, and secure multi-tenant environments where predictable data plane performance matters.
Specs
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Model: BlueField-3 B3220 P-Series FHHL
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Bandwidth: 200GbE
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Ports: Dual QSFP112
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Processor: 16 ARM cores
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Memory: 32GB DDR
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Interface: PCIe Gen5.0 x16
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Extension: x16 PCIe extension option
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Management: Integrated BMC
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Crypto: Disabled
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Form factor: Tall FHHL
FAQ
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What is the primary use of this DPU? It is designed for high-performance data processing and networking in enterprise environments.
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Does it support PCIe Gen5? Yes, it supports PCIe Gen5.0 x16 with extension options.
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How much memory is onboard? It includes 32GB of DDR memory.
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Is cryptographic functionality enabled? No, this model has crypto disabled as per configuration.
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What form factor does it use? It uses a Tall Bracket FHHL form factor suitable for servers.
