Re: Can a PF driver access the VF config space, BAR(MMIO) etc?

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Hi,

Thanks so much for the quick reply! This is really helpful.
I will try to do the same and would get back if i face any difficulties.


Thanks again!

Best Regards,
Bob

On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 11:12 PM, Sunil Kovvuri <sunil.kovvuri@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> If you anyway want to simulate VF functionality in PF driver itself,
> i am not sure why do you need to access VF's config space from PF.
>
> FYI, VF's BAR(MMIO) are not used, MMIO regions are carved using
> VF BARs in PF's SRIOV config space.
>
> VFx BAR0 = PF SRIOV BAR0 + BAR_SIZE * x (VF_NUMBER);
>
> For accessing VF's MMIO regions you can try mapping
> PF's pci_dev->resource[PCI_IOV_RESOURCES] and using above formula
> to get exact MMIO base for corresponding VF.
>
> Regards,
> Sunil.
>
> On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 10:10 PM, Bob Biloxi <iambobbiloxi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am new to writing pci sriov drivers. So i could use your help and
>> expertise here....
>>
>> As I understand once sriov is enabled, the PF driver can access the
>> PF(Physical Function) configuration space, BAR(MMIO) etc and the VF
>> driver can access the VF(Virtual Function) configuration space,
>> BAR(MMIO)...
>>
>> Is it possible for a PF driver to access the VF config space, BAR(MMIO)?
>> If yes, can you please point me as to what needs to be done in order
>> to do it(existing driver sources will be really helpful).
>>
>> Now as to why this requirement is if the PF driver is ready and the VF
>> driver is still under development, and I want to simulate the VF
>> functionality from PF itself.
>>
>> It would be of immense help to me if anyone can help me understand my
>> aforementioned query.
>>
>>
>> Thanks a lot!!!
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> Bob
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