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Large receive offload

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In computer networking, large receive offload (LRO) is a technique for increasing inbound throughput of high-bandwidth network connections by reducing CPU overhead. [1]

19 relations: Bandwidth (computing), Central processing unit, Computer network, End-to-end principle, FreeBSD, Intel, Interrupt, Large send offload, Linux, Linux kernel, LWN.net, Network packet, New API, Red Hat, Stream (computing), TCP offload engine, Throughput, Transmission Control Protocol, VMware.

Bandwidth (computing)

In computing, bandwidth is the maximum rate of data transfer across a given path.

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Central processing unit

A central processing unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.

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Computer network

A computer network, or data network, is a digital telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources.

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End-to-end principle

The end-to-end principle is a design framework in computer networking.

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FreeBSD

FreeBSD is a free and open-source Unix-like operating system descended from Research Unix via the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD).

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Intel

Intel Corporation (stylized as intel) is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in the Silicon Valley.

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Interrupt

In system programming, an interrupt is a signal to the processor emitted by hardware or software indicating an event that needs immediate attention.

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Large send offload

In computer networking, large send offload (LSO) is a technique for increasing egress throughput of high-bandwidth network connections by reducing CPU overhead.

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Linux

Linux is a family of free and open-source software operating systems built around the Linux kernel.

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Linux kernel

The Linux kernel is an open-source monolithic Unix-like computer operating system kernel.

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LWN.net

LWN.net is a computing webzine with an emphasis on free software and software for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems.

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Network packet

A network packet is a formatted unit of data carried by a packet-switched network.

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New API

New API (also referred to as NAPI) is an interface to use interrupt mitigation techniques for networking devices in the Linux kernel.

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Red Hat

Red Hat, Inc. is an American multinational software company providing open-source software products to the enterprise community.

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Stream (computing)

In computer science, a stream is a sequence of data elements made available over time.

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TCP offload engine

TCP offload engine or TOE is a technology used in network interface cards (NIC) to offload processing of the entire TCP/IP stack to the network controller.

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Throughput

In general terms, throughput is the maximum rate of production or the maximum rate at which something can be processed.

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Transmission Control Protocol

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is one of the main protocols of the Internet protocol suite.

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VMware

VMware, Inc. is a subsidiary of Dell Technologies that provides cloud computing and platform virtualization software and services.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_receive_offload

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