> > > As per the following link: > > > https://www.linux-kvm.org/images/6/6a/KvmForum2008$kdf2008_7.pdf > > > > > > It says that for software based virtual mailbox we require SR-PCIM > > > support. > > > > > > So for this purpose is SR-PCIM implemented as part of KVM ? > > > Or is there any other method that KVM provides for communication > > > between PF & VF ? > > > > Hi, SR-IOV is not part of KVM (the virtual machine monitor kernel module). > > In PCIe terms, when using KVM the "VI" or Virtualization Intermediary is > > the Linux VFIO driver. SR-IOV management is split between the PF driver > > and VFIO. > > Thanks Paolo. > > If Linux VIFO driver acts as VI, as per spec SR-PCIM is "Software responsible > for the configuration of the SR-IOV capability, management of Physical > Functions and Virtual Functions" So if we use kvm who does above work of SR-PCIM ? It's split between VFIO and the PF driver. > Does VFIO driver provide any methods for PF & VF communication. No, those are in the PF driver (ixgbe for example). Paolo -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe kvm" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
