Advancing AI Infrastructure with SmartNICs

This chapter examines the transformative role of advanced Network Interface Cards (NICs) and SmartNICs in optimizing AI infrastructure, highlighting their ability to facilitate direct GPU data transfer and manage processing tasks. It discusses the technological challenges faced in data centers, including power consumption, cooling requirements, and adapting network architectures to better support AI workloads. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of advanced monitoring and visibility for managing performance bottlenecks in an increasingly complex environment.