RE: 1 today, many in the near future14 Mar 2021 07:59
This is talking about the Ethernity exclusive layer 3 router powered by fpga within the ACEnic-100.
"As operators have become more aware of this option, they have begun demanding it from their OEMs. Lately, Ethernity has noticed an increase in OEMs and system integrators requesting Router-on-NIC functionality, often being sent to Ethernity from the operators. This trend is expected to snowball in 2021, as more and more operators realize the potential applications of a router that can be included within the server, via Ethernity’s ACE-NIC SmartNICs"
Written in January 2021 nearly two months ago. Indeed we know that service providers in the US and Europe have directed their server OEMs to work with Ethernity to provide a market ready solution.
The addition of layer 3 routing and forwarding can be attached to other parts of the process to not only add value but to drastically streamline the process removing the need for a separate forwarding unit at each stage.
We have to consider that the service providers must be of significant size to tell a server OEM to do anything. The Server OEM must be of significant size to have a dedicated DU server ambition. Really it limits us to the Top 5 Service Providers and 3 of the Top 5 Server OEMs. This is a billion dollar market opportunity and Ethernity could very well receive a royalty on each unit.
What of the competition. I am told that the patented way Ethernity packet and process would make this very troublesome to replicate.
Ethernity are working independently with 3 major server OEMs to make a solution with each to address totally their market need.
I thought that Ethernity would settle with one but I am told that will not be the case and all three are anticipated.
Whilst development may take 6+ months both sides will want to contract early in my opinion.