[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-16 Thread Olivier MATZ
Hi Konstantin, On 07/15/2014 11:07 AM, Ananyev, Konstantin wrote: >> As this change would impact the core of DPDK, I think it would be >> interesting to list some representative use-cases in order to evaluate >> the cost of each solution. This will also help for future modifications, >> and could

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-15 Thread Richardson, Bruce
ev-bounces at dpdk.org] On Behalf Of Richardson, Bruce > > Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 12:39 AM > > To: dev at dpdk.org > > Subject: [dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure > > > > Hi all, > > > > At this stage it's been well recognised that we ne

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-15 Thread Ananyev, Konstantin
Hi Bruce, > -Original Message- > From: dev [mailto:dev-bounces at dpdk.org] On Behalf Of Richardson, Bruce > Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 12:39 AM > To: dev at dpdk.org > Subject: [dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure > > Hi all, > > At this stage it&

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-15 Thread Ananyev, Konstantin
Hi Oliver, > > As this change would impact the core of DPDK, I think it would be > interesting to list some representative use-cases in order to evaluate > the cost of each solution. This will also help for future modifications, > and could be included in a sort of non-regression test? > I thi

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-08 Thread Ivan Boule
On 07/08/2014 09:04 AM, Zhang, Helin wrote: > > >> -Original Message- >> From: dev [mailto:dev-bounces at dpdk.org] On Behalf Of Olivier MATZ >> Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 6:19 PM >> To: Richardson, Bruce; dev at dpdk.org >> Subject: Re: [dpdk-dev]

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-08 Thread Zhang, Helin
> -Original Message- > From: Ivan Boule [mailto:ivan.boule at 6wind.com] > Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 3:17 PM > To: Zhang, Helin; Olivier MATZ; Richardson, Bruce > Cc: dev at dpdk.org > Subject: Re: [dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure > > On 07/08/201

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-08 Thread Zhang, Helin
> -Original Message- > From: dev [mailto:dev-bounces at dpdk.org] On Behalf Of Olivier MATZ > Sent: Monday, July 7, 2014 6:19 PM > To: Richardson, Bruce; dev at dpdk.org > Subject: Re: [dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure > > Hello Bruce, > &g

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-07 Thread Olivier MATZ
Hello Bruce, Thank you to revive this discussion now that the 1.7 is released. First, I would like to reference my previous patch series that first reworks the mbuf to gain 9 bytes [1]. The v1 of the patch was discussed at [2]. Now, let's list what I would find useful to have in this mbuf rework

[dpdk-dev] Making space in mbuf data-structure

2014-07-03 Thread Richardson, Bruce
Hi all, At this stage it's been well recognised that we need to make more space in the mbuf data structure for new fields. We in Intel have had some discussion on this and this email is to outline what our current thinking and approach on this issue is, and look for additional suggestions and f