On 01/02/2014 08:26 AM, Raj Ravi wrote: > Hi, > Thanks. > > I think you maybe right, I can see some udev rules related to ixgb . > > grep ixgb /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10fb (ixgbe) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10fb (ixgbe) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10fb (ixgbe) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10fb (ixgbe) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > # PCI device 0x8086:0x10ed (ixgbevf) > > ============================================================== > > I have a related question : > I am trying to update to these drivers(ixgbe-3.18.7.tar.gz > , ixgbevf-2.11.3.tar.gz) from existing versions of drivers. > > With my existing drivers, I can see multiple virtual function for each > physical port properly created. > > for eg: modprobe ixgbe max_vfs=2 > This creates two virtual functions for each Physical port. > eth0, eth2, eth3 every physical contains two virtual functions. I can > verify this with lspci, ethtool -i bus info. > > I have replaced existing drivers with ixgbe-3.18.7.tar.gz > , ixgbevf-2.11.3.tar.gz, (by updating them in /lib/modules/.. ) > then tried , modprobe ixgbe max_vfs=2 > > This creates two virtual function only for "FIRST PORT". > In my case eth0 only contains two virtual function. eth2, eth3 are > not showing any Virtual function . > Any idea about this ? Is there any issue with these drivers ?? I need > to load them in any other way ?? > Please let me know. > Thanks. > > PS: Although virtual function are properly created in existing driver, > jumbo frame is not working and I need to update them. >
Our out-of-tree driver uses a comma separated list for module parameters. So for example max_vfs=2,2 would configure the first 2 ports with 2 VFs each. Thanks, Alex ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rapidly troubleshoot problems before they affect your business. Most IT organizations don't have a clear picture of how application performance affects their revenue. With AppDynamics, you get 100% visibility into your Java,.NET, & PHP application. Start your 15-day FREE TRIAL of AppDynamics Pro! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=84349831&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _______________________________________________ E1000-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/e1000-devel To learn more about Intel® Ethernet, visit http://communities.intel.com/community/wired
