Why SmartNICs Require Precision Timing in High-Traffic Server Environments

In recent years, SmartNICs, also known as smart network interface cards, have transformed networking and data center applications by combining the connectivity of a traditional network interface card with additional processing capabilities. SmartNICs maximize the efficiency in high-traffic servers by offloading some of the repetitive packet processing tasks from the core CPU. The SmartNICs that drive crucial applications, such as data centers and 5G networks, require precise timing for stable synchronization, increased data throughput and reduced latency.