Part VIII — NVIDIA Mellanox Bluefield-2 SmartNIC Hands-On Tutorial: Install that frickin DPDK from source

In previous tutorials, I’ve covered installing DPDK from its source. However, the true challenge comes when you attempt to use it practically, such as compiling a DPDK app. You will only realize the need for additional system-wide optimizations, especially for Bluefield-2 compatibility.

“Installing DPDK on the Bluefield-2” revisited

In this brief episode, we explore the nuances of compiling DPDK effectively on the Bluefield-2 DPU and the essential system-wide configurations required to harness its full potential. As we'll discuss, many of the previously documented DPDK installation methods may no longer suffice.

Part VI — NVIDIA Mellanox Bluefield-2 SmartNIC Hands-On Tutorial

It is especially evidenced in Part II., where even the compilation fails due to some missing rxp-compiler.h header file.