After being certified for x86 host systems this DPU accelerator is now also validated for Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms using ARM architectures.
November 2025 – Hawkeye Tech, Co., Ltd. (“Hawkeye Tech”), a leader in high-performance hardware acceleration solutions, is pleased to announce that its flagship data processing unit (DPU) accelerator, the HCB‑5421, has been formally certified by Red Hat for use with ARM 64-bit (aarch64) systems under the Red Hat Hardware Certification Program.
This milestone underscores Hawkeye Tech’s commitment to delivering enterprise-grade, open-ecosystem hardware to meet emerging cloud, edge, and telco infrastructure demands.
Certification Details & Strategic Significance
- The HCB-5421 is now listed in the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog as a certified component, validating compatibility, lifecycle support, and joint co-engineering readiness with Red Hat platforms.
- Prior to this ARM-architecture certification, the HCB-5421 had already earned certification for x86_64 systems, further reinforcing its broad platform coverage.
- With this dual-architecture certification, customers gain confidence in deploying the HCB-5421 across heterogeneous environments — from x86-based servers to modern ARM-based platforms — while leveraging the Red Hat software stack (including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, and Red Hat OpenStack Platform).
- As open architectures and ARM-based systems gain traction in data centre, telco 5G/transport, and edge-inference domains, the HCB-5421’s certification positions Hawkeye Tech to meet current and future infrastructure requirements.
Product Highlights
The HCB-5421 is built for demanding workloads such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) inferencing, high-throughput packet processing, and inline security/crypto acceleration. Key features include:
- Based on the Marvell OCTEON 10 DPU family and leveraging ARM Neoverse N2 cores, enabling high-performance operation in hyperscale cloud and edge environments.
- Data-plane throughput beyond 400 Gb/s, integrated switch fabric, inline ML/AI acceleration, and PCIe 5.0 / DDR5 support for modern architecture demands.
- HCB-5421-0101 (HSC-5361) features up to 24 ARM Neoverse N2 cores at 2.5 GHz, up to 48 GB ECC DDR5, dual 100 GbE QSFP56, management by Ethernet, and M.2 SSD slot.
What This Means for Customers
With the Red Hat certification now covering both x86 and ARM platforms, customers and solution-integrators can:
- Deploy the HCB-5421 with confidence in environments running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, knowing the hardware has passed Red Hat’s rigorous compatibility and support tests.
- Simplify lifecycle and support logistics: One network-acceleration card, one firmware and driver set, certified across multiple architectures and supported by the Red Hat ecosystem.
- Future-proof their infrastructure: As ARM-based servers proliferate in cloud, telco, and edge domains, the HCB-5421’s certification ensures readiness for next-generation deployment scenarios.
Availability & More Information
The HCB-5421 with Red Hat certification is available now for evaluation, OEM integration, and deployment. For full specifications, platform compatibility, and partner details, please visit Hawkeye Tech’s website and the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog entry for this DPU accelerator.
About Red Hat Hardware Certification
Red Hat’s Hardware Certification program ensures that certified components demonstrate compatibility, lifecycle stability, and supportability with Red Hat platforms. Participants in the program benefit from streamlined deployment, reduced integration risk, and access to a trusted ecosystem across RHEL, OpenShift, and beyond.
About HawkeyeTech
Hawkeye Tech is a Taiwan-based hardware acceleration specialist, focused on enabling high-performance, efficient solutions for cloud, edge, telco, and enterprise markets. With the HCB-5421 now certified by Red Hat for multiple architectures, Hawkeye Tech continues to expand its ecosystem reach and provide interoperable, scalable solutions.