Open Programmable Infrastructure Project: Standardizing APIs for SmartNICs, DPUs and IPUs

Learn about the Open Programmable Infrastructure (OPI) project in this 47-minute conference talk from the Storage Developer Conference 2023. Discover how this Linux Foundation open-source initiative is developing standardized APIs for SmartNICs, DPUs, IPUs, and other coprocessors. Explore the project's mission to create a unified command structure for device provisioning and orchestration, enabling easier implementation and management across different devices. Gain insights into how OPI benefits both users and manufacturers through standardized APIs, faster device deployment, and simplified learning curves. Examine the project's progress with 14 member companies, including vendors, integrators, test infrastructure providers, end users, and ISV vendors. Understand key use cases such as infrastructure isolation, security, network acceleration, and storage offload capabilities. Delve into the common provisioning frameworks, lifecycle management, and APIs being developed to meet end-user requirements. Learn about the developer platform and testing lab facilities, and discover how to participate in this initiative that aims to reduce development costs and promote broader adoption of DPU/IPU technologies.