This $500,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) supports the development of a prototype for a load-balancing switch that uses a weighted-cost multi-path scheme to distribute and load-balance workloads in science data center networks. The project aims to overcome limitations of current software-based load balancers and provide accelerated, high-speed load balancing capabilities using programmable PISA hardware. The proposed solution will integrate with smart NICs to offer enhanced load balancing from within the network infrastructure. This technology is intended to improve the performance and scalability of distributed applications and data-intensive workloads in campus science data centers. The project will also provide educational opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in interdisciplinary research supporting STEM science teams. The award period is from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.
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