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From: Markus Armbruster <armbru@redhat.com>
Subject: Re: 8 NIC limit
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:57:37 +0200
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linux_kvm@proinbox.com writes:

> Hello list:
>
> I'm working on a project that calls for the creation of a firewall in
> KVM.
> While adding a 20-interface trunk of virtio adapters to bring in a dual
> 10GB bond, I've discovered an 8 NIC limit in QEMU.

Have you tried creating NICs with -device?  The limit shouldn't apply
there.