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Feb 22, 2025 · Cloud Computing

Why RoCEv2 Needs a Lossless Network and How to Achieve It

RoCE, originally built for InfiniBand, was adapted to Ethernet as RoCEv2, which uses IP/UDP headers to enable L3 routing but is highly sensitive to packet loss, requiring a lossless network and employing technologies such as PFC, ECN, DCQCN, and multi‑path transmission to maintain high RDMA performance.

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Why RoCEv2 Needs a Lossless Network and How to Achieve It