Cisco Nexus Firmware Development Kit (FDK)

Cisco Nexus Firmware Development Kit (FDK)

This is a powerful software development framework to create application functionality and intelligence for FPGA-based Nexus Platforms and SmartNICs.

Features and benefits

FPGA software development

Create application specific intelligence and functionality for FPGA-based Nexus 3550 Platforms and SmartNICs.

Smart development framework

Get access to drivers, libraries, and component-level tools to create custom algorithms and networking apps.

Long-term value

Deliver long-term custom network offload, application acceleration, enhancements, upgrades, and maintenance updates.


Unlock the full value of ultra-low latency (ULL)

ULL programmable platforms and switches

Build your ultra-low latency network solutions with Cisco Nexus 3550 platforms and switches

Programmable SmartNIC adapters

Get next-generation FPGA-based ultra-low latency SmartNIC solutions with Cisco Nexus SmartNIC adapters


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