How it works
Traditional Linux OS adds 20-200 microseconds just moving packets through the kernel. Kernel bypass methods eliminate that by giving the application direct access to the NIC's receive and transmit queues. This comes at the computational cost of continuous polling. BareMetal does away with the OS tax and delivers the maximum computational resources to the application. It makes for deterministic performance with minimal variance in latency. The low-jitter, fast cold-boot performance makes BareMetal Kernel ideal for HFTs who use event-driven strategies.
Overview and pricing
We work directly with HFTs and with technology manufacturers by licensing BareMetal Kernel and requisite drivers. One-time charges may apply in case of custom driver development.
BareMetal Kernel vs Linux
Network polling for BareMetal Kernel is 25ns average versus Linux's 109ns, 4.4× faster in C. BareMetal also runs correctly with 16MB of RAM versus Linux's 192MB minimum.
"When our customers see the spinning donut on Netflix, they don't call us to discuss dropped packets. They churn."
CEO, network services provider