API Overview

SmartForge provides comprehensive management capabilities through two complementary APIs.

Architecture

Both APIs operate concurrently and share the same underlying data model, ensuring consistency across protocols.

graph TB
    Client1[gRPC Client] -->|Port 50051| GrpcServer[gRPC Server]
    Client2[Redfish Client] -->|Port 8080| RedfishServer[Redfish Server]
    GrpcServer --> Model[Shared Data Model]
    RedfishServer --> Model
    Model --> Chassis[Chassis Management]
    Model --> Memory[Memory Management]
    Model --> Tasks[Task Management]

When to Use Each API

Use gRPC When:

• You need real-time bidirectional streaming
• Performance is critical
• You’re building custom applications
• You want efficient binary protocol

Use Redfish When:

• You need industry-standard compliance
• You’re using existing Redfish tools
• You prefer REST/HTTP
• You need broad ecosystem support