Netflow collection and export offload using network silicon

摘要

Methods and apparatus for collection of Netflow data and export offload using network silicon. In accordance with aspects of the embodiments, the Netflow export and collection functions are offloaded to the network silicon in the chipset, System on a Chip (SoC), backplane switch, disaggregated switch, virtual switch (vSwitch) accelerator, and Network Interface Card/Controller (NIC) level. For apparatus implementing virtualized environments, one or both of the collection and export functions are implemented at the Physical Function (PF) and/or Virtual Function (VF) layers of the apparatus.