RE: [PATCH V6 6/9] isert: Rename IO functions to more descriptive names

["Steve Wise" <swise-7bPotxP6k4+P2YhJcF5u+vpXobYPEAuW@public.gmane.org>]

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> Subject: Re: [PATCH V6 6/9] isert: Rename IO functions to more descriptive names
> 
> On 7/26/2015 5:08 AM, Sagi Grimberg wrote:
> > On 7/24/2015 7:18 PM, Steve Wise wrote:
> >> This is in preparation for adding new FRMR-only IO handlers
> >> for devices that support FRMR and not PI.
> >
> > Steve,
> >
> > I've given this some thought and I think we should avoid splitting
> > logic from PI and iWARP. The reason (other than code duplication) is
> > that currently the iser target support only up to 1MB IOs. I have some
> > code (not done yet) to support larger IOs by using multiple
> > registrations  per IO (with or without PI).
> > With a little tweaking I think we can get iwarp to fit in too...
> >
> > So, do you mind if I take a crack at it?
> 
> Sure, go ahead.  Let me know how I can help.  Certainly I can test it
> for you.  I'm very keen to get this in for 4.3 if possible...
> 
> 

Since Sagi is going to work on isert to support iwarp as part of his current isert large work, I'll drop the isert patches.  I also want to split up the max_sge_rd patches to their own submission.  So I will send out 2 new series for a final submission:

1) iser support for iwarp

2) use max_sge_rd and remove rdma_cap_read_multi_sge().

Steve.


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