[dpdk-dev] KNI offloads

[Ferruh Yigit]

On 3/17/2017 2:50 PM, Alejandro Lucero wrote:
> Is there any reason for this driver not supporting LSO or CSUM offloads?
> 
> I know this is a virtual netdev but I think it should support those
> options and enabled them depending on the PMD to send or receive packets
> from.
> 
> About giving to the KNI that info, maybe using the kernel firmware
> interface could be an option. I could work on this and send a RFC with
> more details, but I would like to know first if there is any limitations
> or any other thing I should be aware of.

There is no reason that I am aware of for PMD to support offloads.

Thanks,
ferruh