Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This survey paper provides a comprehensive overview of Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) with a focus on their classification based on application, benchmark, and hardware implementation.The study explores the diverse range of applications where SmartNICs are utilized, including data flow, storage, networking, and offloading.It explores the various benchmarks used to evaluate the performance of SmartNICs, such as throughput, latency, and packet processing capabilities.The paper discusses the different hardware implementations of SmartNICs, including FPGA-based SmartNICs.By examining these classifications, this survey aims to provide insights into the developing landscape of SmartNIC technology and its impact in distributed computing.
Language: English
Subfield: Hardware and Architecture
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411514692