Prerequisites
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-- Requires firmware version **7.2.51.0**. It is inbox on most of the
+- Requires firmware version **7.2.51.0**. It is included in most of the
standard Linux distros. If it is not available visit
`QLogic Driver Download Center <http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com>`_
to get the required firmware.
cd <DPDK-source-directory>
make config T=i686-native-linuxapp-gcc install
+To compile BNX2X PMD for Linux i686 gcc target, run the following "make"
+command:
+
+.. code-block:: console
+
+ cd <DPDK-source-directory>
+ make config T=i686-native-linuxapp-gcc install
+
To compile BNX2X PMD for FreeBSD x86_64 clang target, run the following "gmake"
command::
#. Assign VF MAC address:
- Assign MAC address to the VF using iproute2 ulility. The syntax is:
+ Assign MAC address to the VF using iproute2 utility. The syntax is:
ip link set <PF iface> vf <VF id> mac <macaddr>
Example output:
ip link set ens5f0 vf 0 mac 52:54:00:2f:9d:e8
-#. PCI passthrough:
+#. PCI Passthrough:
The VF devices may be passed through to the guest VM using virt-manager or
virsh etc. bnx2x PMD should be used to bind the VF devices in the guest VM