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Kernel-Bypass Networking: DPDK and XDP for Microsecond Financial Trading Systems

A low-latency systems engineering deep dive into kernel-bypass packet processing. We analyze Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) Poll Mode Drivers, eXpress Data Path (XDP) driver hooks, Solarflare EF_VI hardware bypass, and sub-microsecond market data ingestion.

Sachin Sharma
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Sep 2, 2026
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Kernel-Bypass Networking: DPDK and XDP for Microsecond Financial Trading Systems
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A low-latency systems engineering deep dive into kernel-bypass packet processing. We analyze Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) Poll Mode Drivers, eXpress Data Path (XDP) driver hooks, Solarflare EF_VI hardware bypass, and sub-microsecond market data ingestion.

Sachin Sharma

Sachin Sharma

Software Developer & Mobile Engineer

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