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title: DPU-based Acceleration for NSX
url: https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/smartnic-dpu-based-acceleration
description: Enable accelerated networking, performant security, and enhanced observability for your workloads using DPU-enabled NSX services. Learn more.
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# DPU-based Acceleration for NSX

Enable accelerated networking, performant security, and enhanced observability for your workloads using DPU-enabled NSX services.

[Introducing DPU-based Acceleration for NSX](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6348420854112)

## Higher Performance at Lower Costs with DPU-enabled Network Architecture

Traditional appliance-based networking and security services can’t keep up with the increased capacity and performance demands of modern applications. DPU-based Acceleration for NSX runs networking and security services on Data Processing Units connected to hosts, offering superior networking and security performance along with comprehensive observability and reduced costs.

[DPU-based Acceleration for NSX High Level Lightboard](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6348420378112)

### Accelerated Networking

Utilizing accelerators on the DPU to run network overlays, network acceleration, and load balancing enhances performance while maintaining proximity to applications and supporting operational features such as vMotion and DRS.

### High Performance Security

Distributed firewalling on the DPU simplifies security architecture, operations, and compliance without requiring software agents.

[DPU-based Acceleration for NSX Deep Dive Lightboard](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6348419700112)

[Demo: Observability for All Workloads](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6348418306112)

### Observability for All Workloads

Enhanced topology views, flow and packet level analysis simplify capacity planning, anomaly detection, troubleshooting and compliance without complex network TAP and SPAN infrastructure devices.

### Slash CapEx and OpEx

Reap the benefits of a modern virtualized network powered by DPUs.

- [Read the Blog](https://blogs.vmware.com/networkvirtualization/2022/08/announcing-dpu-based-acceleration-for-nsx.html/)

## NSX Networking and Security Products

Full-stack network and security virtualization that connects and protects applications across your data center and multi-cloud infrastructure. Provision network topologies in seconds and deliver critical apps and services faster.

**[VMware NSX](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vcf-networking)**

Simplify self-service networking with Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs).

**[Simplify Network Operations and Automation](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/network-operations-automation)**

Accelerate app deployment throughout the lifecycle and across cloud environments.

**[VMware vDefend Advanced Threat Prevention](https://www.vmware.com/products/security/vdefend-advanced-threat-prevention)**

Protect VCF workloads with a comprehensive, multi-layer defense.

**[VMware vDefend Gateway Firewall](https://www.vmware.com/products/security/vdefend-gateway-firewall)**

Enforce zone-based controls with this next-generation internal firewall.

## FAQs

### What licensing do I need for this solution?

This solution will be available in the [VMware NSX Enterprise Plus edition](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-nsx-datasheet). Please reach out to your VMware sales representative for more information on availability.

### Can I continue to use my existing operational and automation models with the DPU-based NSX solution?

There is no change to your existing NSX experience including the NSX manager UI, workflows, and APIs.

### What server and DPU/SmartNIC vendors does the VMware solution support?

The DPU-based Acceleration for VMware NSX solution supports leading server and DPU vendors. We continue to expand access to the solution by working with other vendors. Please reach out to your VMware sales representative for the latest information.

## Also of Interest

- [VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vsphere-kubernetes-service)
- [VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX)](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/nsx)
- [VMware Cloud Foundation Edge](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vmware-cloud-foundation-edge)