> > > > 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). > Thanks Paolo ��.n��������+%������w��{.n�����o�^n�r������&��z�ޗ�zf���h���~����������_��+v���)ߣ�
