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Network infrastructure for the cloud is undergoing a phase change. Robin Grindley Principal PLM, presents Broadcom’s new Trident5-X12 chip introduces new capabilities to enhance performance and security, aided by a the introduction of a novel line-rate, packet-processing inference engine called NetGNT.
In this presentation, Robin Grindley from Broadcom introduces the new Trident5-X12 chip, which is designed to upgrade cloud infrastructure by enhancing performance and security. The chip features a line-rate packet-processing inference engine called NetGNT, which allows for real-time analysis of network traffic to identify patterns and potential security threats without software intervention.
The Trident5-X12 chip offers various capabilities, including support for 800 gigabit Ethernet ports, cognitive routing, and programmable packet processing pipelines using Broadcom’s Network Programming Language (NPL). The NetGNT engine is a key innovation that can be trained to recognize specific traffic patterns, such as those associated with denial-of-service attacks, and take appropriate actions at line rate.
Grindley emphasizes that the cloud is evolving with new demands, particularly due to AI and ML workloads, which require advanced networking solutions capable of handling high bandwidth and providing security at scale. The Trident5-X12 chip is positioned to address these needs by offering powerful, programmable hardware that operates at the speeds required by modern cloud infrastructures.
Personnel: Robin Grindley
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