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Hi Rashmin,<br>
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From the kernel version macro checking in VMware kernel module for
vmxnet3, the supported versions goes up to 3.2.0. This is based on
the ESXi 5.0.0u2 opensource package.<br>
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So there are three solutions:<br>
- use a kernel <= 3.2.0 for testing<br>
- cherry-pick the commits from git.kernel.org for the vmxnet3
driver. There may be some conflicts since the one in the kernel is
not identical to the one provided by VMware. It could be easier to
pinpoint the commit to cherry-pick if you can provide a build log.<br>
- You can send a request to VMware to get a newer version of the
vmxnet3 kernel module. This is what you can find on their website
when trying to download GPL code related to vSphere:<br>
<pre>"you may obtain a copy of the source code corresponding to the binaries for such open source components and modifications thereto, if any, (the "Source Files"), by sending a request, with your name and address to: VMware, Inc., 3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America. All such requests should clearly specify: OPEN SOURCE FILES REQUEST, Attention General Counsel."</pre>
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Regards,<br>
--<br>
Damien Millescamps<br>
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On 07/01/2013 05:49 PM, Patel, Rashmin N wrote:
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<p class="MsoPlainText">I was trying benchmark vmxnet3-usermap
solution with the required dpdk release. I could not compile
the kernel module in kmod directory on 3.6.0 kernel. I wonder
if anyone has faced this kind of issue. Let me know if I'm <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">missing something which is not in the
documentation. And does anyone know which kernel versions are
supported for vmxnet3 module? I looked at the documentation
but it doesn't provide any kernel version dependency. I would
like to execute it first to get feeling about performance. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Appreciating your help.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Rashmin<o:p></o:p></p>
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