On 20/02/15 21:05, Skidmore, Donald C wrote: > If a vender specific interface is objectionable maybe a simpler and more > generic interface would be for the PF to be able to set a given VF into > "trusted" mode... I admit exactly what 'trusted' meant would vary from vender > to vender, but it would be a way for the driver to know it could allow > configurations such as this. Just an idea, since we seem to be getting more > requests for things such as this. That's an even worse idea; now you have a generic interface with completely undefined semantics. The right way to do this, imho, is to use one of the standard interfaces for driver-specific gubbins - e.g. sysfs, genetlink or even (whisper it) ioctls - and put your 'VF promisc mode' setting there. That way you have a vendor-specific interface with vendor-specified semantics. Of those options, I'd recommend sysfs as the best fit. The information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. Unless you are an addressee (or authorized to receive for an addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. The unauthorized use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly prohibited.
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