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DPDK is the Data Plane Development Kit that consists of libraries to accelerate packet processing workloads running on a wide variety of CPU architectures.
Designed to run on x86, POWER and ARM processors, it runs mostly in Linux userland, with a FreeBSD port available for a subset of DPDK features. DPDK is licensed under the Open Source BSD License. The most recent patches and enhancements are available for download.
DPDK Library Features
Receive and Send Packets Within the Minimum Number of CPU Cycles
Develop Fast Packet Capture Algorithms (tcpdump-like)
Run Third-Party Fast Path Stacks
Some packet processing functions have been benchmarked up to hundreds million frames per second, using 64-byte packets with a PCIe NIC.
Event Update
Our 2020 event planning is taking longer than usual, given the current situation with the Novel CoronaVirus. We are working diligently to solidify plans for events throughout 2020 and will have information soon.
In the interim, please read the official Linux Foundation’s response regarding the situation and potential impact across all Linux Foundation events
Join the Organizations Supporting DPDK
The work of developing libraries for fast packet processing could not happen without the generous support of our members. Learn more about becoming a DPDK member.
Participate in the Growing DPDK Developer Community
Development of DPDK is led by a diverse group of technical, open source contributors. We are always looking for help. Learn how you can participate.