This handles the actual data processing and packet forwarding, often utilizing Intel’s DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) for high performance.
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The vMX is designed to run on x86 servers using Linux and KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine). A standard bundle, like the 17.1R1-8 .tgz file, typically contains: This handles the actual data processing and packet