Alveo X3 Series
- Status: Available
Product Description
Today’s leading trading firms, market makers, hedge funds, and exchanges demand low latency trade execution and risk management for competitive advantage. For traders seeking a plug-and-play NIC upgrade, quants seeking computational offload to accelerate their algorithms, or partners seeking ultimate flexibility to build their own fintech solutions, the new Alveo™ X3 series of low latency network adapters and accelerator cards offers both turnkey deployment or custom implementation paths.
Alveo optional accessories extend the capabilities and access to Alveo data center acceleration cards. Accessories include power adapter cables and USB cables.
Buy AccessoriesKey Features & Benefits
Plug-and-Play Low Latency NIC
- Low latency networking solution with high port density (up to 4x 10/25G)
- Optimized architecture for reliable operation and trade execution
- Support for full kernel bypass using Onload®, TCPDirect, and ef_vi API
Programmable Architecture: Bringing Compute Closer to the Wire
- Optimize system latency by offloading functions onto programmable logic
- CPU host processing performed in parallel to low latency functions in FPGA
- Hardware upgradeability for evolving use cases and requirements
Custom Design & Implementation for HW / SW Developers
- Vitis™ Unified Software Environment for custom functions in C/C++
- Vivado® Design Suite for RTL design and hardware customization
- ULL FPGA Framework solution available from Orthogone Technologies
Card Specifications
For full product specifications refer to the Product Brief.
| Board Specifications | Alveo X3522 Low Latency Network Adapter |
Alveo X3522PV Adaptable Accelerator Card |
|---|---|---|
| Network Configuration | 4x10/25GbE* ports | |
| Form Factor | Half Height, Half Length PCIe® Single slot | |
| Connectivity | 2x DSFP Cages Direct Attach Copper (DAC), or SR Optics 1 PPS In/Out SSMB Connectors |
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| Host Interface | PCIe Gen3 x8 / Gen4 x8 | |
| FPGA Device | 16nm UltraScale+™ XCU35 FPGA (-3 Speed Grade) | |
| Logic Density | 400K LUTs (via Software Upgrade Option) |
1M LUTs |
| SW Programmability | Vitis™ HLS Software Environment | Vivado® Design Suite |
| Network Acceleration |
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N/A |
*10GbE now available, 25GbE support available in 2023
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Software tool licensing for Alveo™ X3 series (X3522PV) is available through the early access lounge, please contact your local sales representative or complete the Contact Sales form.
Software Downloads for Alveo X3522 Adapter
| Download | Description | Version | AMD XILINX Document Reference | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPDATE BUNDLE | ||||
| RPM Bundle containing X3522 bit file, firmware, and UEFI driver | 1.27.145.3780 |
XN-201078-LS-7 |
7 Dec 2022 | |
| Debian Bundle containing X3522 bit file, firmware, and UEFI driver | 1.27.145.3780 |
XN-201079-LS-7 |
7 Dec 2022 | |
| CONFIGURATION FILES | ||||
| Collection of configuration files (RPM Package) | 1.16.1.8 |
XN-201080-LS-7 |
7 Dec 2022 | |
| Collection of configuration files (Debian Package) | 1.16.1.8 |
XN-201081-LS-7 |
7 Dec 2022 | |
| NET DRIVER SOURCE PACKAGE | ||||
NET Driver Source Package (RPM) Release Notes |
Network Driver Source (RPM Package) | 1.3.1.0 |
XN-201053-LS-8 |
7 Apr 2023 |
NET Driver Source Package (Debian) Release Notes |
Network Driver Source (Debian Package) | 1.3.1.0 |
XN-201054-LS-87 | 7 Apr 2023 |
| AUXILIARY BUS DRIVER SOURCE | ||||
Auxiliary bus driver Source (RPM) Release Notes |
Auxiliary Bus Driver (needed on older distros, see documentation) source RPM | 1.0.3.0 |
XN-201056-LS-5 |
7 Apr 2023 |
| Auxiliary Bus Driver (needed on older distros, see documentation) source Debian | 1.0.3.0 |
XN-201055-LS-4 |
7 Apr 2023 | |
| SOLARFLARE ENHANCED PTP DAEMON | ||||
| Solarflare Enhanced PTP Daemon (sfptpd) - 64 bit binary RPM | PTP Daemon (RPM) | Minimum Version applicable to X3522 is v3.5.0.1004 |
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19 Oct 2022 |
| Solarflare Enhanced PTP Daemon (sfptpd) - 64 bit binary tarball | PTP Daemon (Tarball) | Minimum Version applicable to X3522 is v3.5.0.1004 |
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19 Oct 2022 |
| TCPDIRECT PACKAGE | ||||
| TCPDirect Release Package | TCP Direct Packages | Minimum Version applicable to X3522 is 8.0.1.2 |
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19 Oct 2022 |
| OPENONLOAD PACKAGES | ||||
| Onload & ef_vi source .tar package | Minimum Version applicable to X3522 is 8.0.1.39 |
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19 Oct 2022 | |
| DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES | ||||
| XRT for Tools 2022.2 version for RHEL 7.8 | The Xilinx runtime (XRT) is a low-level communication layer (APIs and drivers) between the host and the card. | N/A | N/A | 19 Dec 2022 |
| XRT for Tools 2022.2 version for RHEL 8.1 | The Xilinx runtime (XRT) is a low-level communication layer (APIs and drivers) between the host and the card. | N/A | N/A | 19 Dec 2022 |
| XRT for Tools 2022.2 version for Ubuntu 18.04 | The Xilinx runtime (XRT) is a low-level communication layer (APIs and drivers) between the host and the card. | N/A | N/A | 19 Dec 2022 |
| XRT for Tools 2022.2 version for Ubuntu 20.04 | The Xilinx runtime (XRT) is a low-level communication layer (APIs and drivers) between the host and the card. | N/A | N/A | 19 Dec 2022 |
| XRT for Tools 2022.2 version for Ubuntu 22.04 | The Xilinx runtime (XRT) is a low-level communication layer (APIs and drivers) between the host and the card. | N/A | N/A | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Alveo X3 Development Package (RPM Package) | A development target platform required for building your own applications using the Vitis Design Flow | 3668945 | XN-201459-LS-1 | 07 Apr 2023 |
| Alveo X3 Development Package (Debian Package) | A development target platform required for building your own applications using the Vitis Design Flow | 3668945 | XN-201460-LS-1 | 07 Apr 2023 |
| Plugin Reference Design | Sample reference designs for X3522 adapters | N/A | N/A | 07 Apr 2023 |