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Monitor LLM routing with the Kubernetes Inference Extension
Kubernetes Gateway API's Inference Extension improves LLM serving by routing requests based on backend state such as KV cache, LoRA adapters, and queue depth, reducing latency and increasing cluster efficiency. It uses an Endpoint Picker and optional flow control for intelligent scheduling, prioritization, request shedding, and scale-to-zero, while observability metrics help validate routing effectiveness and distinguish misconfigurations from capacity constraints.
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