[PATCH v2 2/2] doc: simplify the binding steps
Thomas Monjalon
thomas at monjalon.net
Wed Nov 23 09:35:13 CET 2022
22/11/2022 22:21, Chautru, Nicolas:
> From: Thomas Monjalon <thomas at monjalon.net>
> > 15/11/2022 20:59, Nicolas Chautru:
> > > -The PCI virtual functions must be configured before working or
> > > getting assigned -to VMs/Containers. The configuration involves
> > > allocating the number of hardware
> > > +The device must be configured to work properly.
> > > +The configuration involves allocating the number of hardware
> > > queues, priorities, load balance, bandwidth and other settings
> > > necessary for the device to perform FEC functions.
> > >
> > > This configuration needs to be executed at least once after reboot or
> > > PCI FLR and can -be achieved by using the functions
> > > ``rte_acc10x_configure()``,
> > > +be achieved by either using ``pf_bb_config`` or the function
> > > +``rte_acc10x_configure()``,
> > > which sets up the parameters defined in the compatible ``acc100_conf``
> > structure.
> > > +This is the method used in the bbdev-test test application.
> >
> > Clearly this patch is more than "simplifying binding steps".
> >
>
> The intent has indeed to remove much of the binding steps to point to generic document, then minor updates to keep the flow readable and informative.
> Let me know what you are referring to specifically which caught your eyes.
> Some of the FPGA configuration steps were also simplifies to align with the other PMDs.
> We can rename if you prefer as doc: simplify the binding and configuration steps. Or split but unsure of the value. Up to you.
You are adding more information.
One example is above.
I think it deserves a separate commit to understand which info you add and why.
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