The doc is also now available from the Crossbow docs page, at
http://www.opensolaris.org/os/project/crossbow/Docs/virtual_resources.pdf
Kais
blogs.sun.com/kais
Yunsong (Roamer) Lu wrote:
> Hi,
> We've posted a new design document, Crossbow Hardware Resources
> Management and Virtualization, here:
> http://dlc.sun.com/osol/netvirt/downloads/docs/virtual_resources.pdf
> you're welcome to review and comment.
>
> In this document, we introduce the new driver interfaces of virtualizing
> NIC resources, like multiple rings and multiple MAC addresses, and we
> talk about the ideas about organizing various hardware implementations
> into the new framework. We're glad to know any comments from IHVs who
> are designing new NICs.
>
> What's not included in the document? The new design evolves GLDv3
> interfaces, but before finalizing those changed interfaces, like
> (*mc_tx)(), (*mc_unicast)(), (*mc_resoureces)(), mac_rx(), etc., we
> would like to listen to your opinions first. Also, support for PCI-SIG
> IOV will be added afterwards.
>
> Please feel free to comment and share your opinions!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kais & Roamer
>
>
