Network packet templating for GPU-initiated communication
US10740163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/9042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing network packet templating for graphics processing unit (GPU)-initiated communication are disclosed. A central processing unit (CPU) creates a network packet according to a template and populates a first subset of fields of the network packet with static data. Next, the CPU stores the network packet in a memory. A GPU initiates execution of a kernel and detects a network communication request within the kernel and prior to the kernel completing execution. Responsive to this determination, the GPU populates a second subset of fields of the network packet with runtime data. Then, the GPU generates a notification that the network packet is ready to be processed. A network interface controller (NIC) processes the network packet using data retrieved from the first subset of fields and from the second subset of fields responsive to detecting the notification.
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