The Gen-Z protocol is designed beyond the boundaries of software-defined or hardware-assisted acceleration framework. Building a low-cost kit resulted from the need to replicate traffic, similar to a Data Center. The μDK is portable and can be hand-carried to desk or lab, and has everything needed to explore the Gen-Z protocol. It can be used by:
(1) Hardware engineers to design Gen-Z Host hardware
(2) Software developers to develop device drivers and test apps
(3) System Architects to evaluate Gen-Z protocol
This kit can:
• Extend Gen-Z software eco-systems
• Offer development of Gen-Z cable hosts with advanced protocol features like collectives, atomics, and buffer operations
• Validate and test memory access load/store latencies over Gen-Z fabric
• Function as a complete reference design for use case demo purposes
• Customize functions as it is built using FPGA components which allow in-field upgrades of firmware
and hardware for prototyping
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