NVIDIA BlueField-3 B3220 16-core DPU with 32 GB DDR5, PCIe Gen5 x16, dual QSFP112 ports, and 200GbE / NDR200 200Gb/s InfiniBand.
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NVIDIA BlueField-3 B3220 DPU | 900-9D3B6-00CV-AA0
NVIDIA BlueField-3 B3220 DPU (900-9D3B6-00CV-AA0)
NVIDIA BlueField-3 B3220 is a P-Series data processing unit for accelerated data center networking, storage, security, and infrastructure services. The family combines 16 Arm cores, 32 GB of on-board DDR5 memory, dual QSFP112 ports, PCIe Gen5 x16, and NVIDIA DOCA programmability.
Availability / RFQ: NVIDIA currently documents this product family as being in mass production. Catalyst lists it for RFQ because exact board, system, support, quantity, and lead-time availability can vary by channel and deployment. Contact Catalyst Data Solutions to discuss current status, compatibility, configuration requirements, and sourcing options.Compliance notice: Sales and shipment may be subject to applicable U.S. export controls, destination screening, end-user/end-use requirements, and OEM/channel policies. Availability and eligibility must be verified before quotation or shipment.
Technical Specifications
| Primary OPN / SKU | 900-9D3B6-00CV-AA0 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Processing Unit (DPU) |
| Series | BlueField-3 B3220 / P-Series |
| Embedded CPU | 16 Arm cores |
| On-Board Memory | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Network Speed | 200GbE / NDR200 200Gb/s InfiniBand |
| Network Ports | 2x QSFP112 |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen5 x16 |
| Form Factor | Single-slot FHHL |
| Availability Status | Mass Production / RFQ |
Available Variants
- 900-9D3B6-00CV-AA0: Crypto-enabled P-Series single-slot FHHL DPU.
- 900-9D3B6-00SV-AA0: Crypto-disabled P-Series single-slot FHHL DPU.
Deployment and Compatibility Considerations
- Confirm server mechanical support, slot width, airflow, auxiliary power, PCIe topology, firmware, and BMC integration.
- Select crypto-enabled or crypto-disabled OPN according to compliance, workload, and feature requirements.
- Match Ethernet or InfiniBand mode, transceivers, cables, and switch fabric to the target network.
- Validate NVIDIA DOCA version, operating system, storage stack, and server qualification.
Common Use Cases
- Software-defined networking offload
- NVMe-oF and storage acceleration
- Zero-trust and inline security
- Cloud and AI infrastructure services
- GPU cluster management and data movement
Frequently Paired Infrastructure
- GPU servers and DGX/HGX systems
- Spectrum-X or Quantum InfiniBand switches
- QSFP112 optics and LinkX cables
- DOCA software and management
Official NVIDIA Documentation
NVIDIA BlueField-3 Networking Platform User Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the network speed of BlueField-3 B3220?
NVIDIA documents 200GbE / NDR200 200Gb/s InfiniBand for the B3220 DPU family.
Are there crypto-enabled and crypto-disabled B3220 variants?
Yes. NVIDIA documents separate OPNs for crypto-enabled and crypto-disabled versions; this listing keeps those close variants together.
| product type | Data Processing Unit (DPU) |
|---|---|
| Architecture / Series | NVIDIA BlueField-3 B3220 |
| Network Speed | 200GbE / NDR200 200Gb/s InfiniBand |
| Host Interface / Form Factor | PCIe Gen5 x16 / Single-slot FHHL |
| Availability Status | Mass Production / RFQ |
