| ``mask`` | ``id`` | zeroed to match any value |
+----------+----------+---------------------------+
+Item: ``TAG``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches tag item set by other flows. Multiple tags are supported by specifying
+``index``.
+
+- Default ``mask`` matches the specified tag value and index.
+
+.. _table_rte_flow_item_tag:
+
+.. table:: TAG
+
+ +----------+----------+----------------------------------------+
+ | Field | Subfield | Value |
+ +==========+===========+=======================================+
+ | ``spec`` | ``data`` | 32 bit flow tag value |
+ | +-----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | | ``index`` | index of flow tag |
+ +----------+-----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | ``last`` | ``data`` | upper range value |
+ | +-----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | | ``index`` | field is ignored |
+ +----------+-----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | ``mask`` | ``data`` | bit-mask applies to "spec" and "last" |
+ | +-----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | | ``index`` | field is ignored |
+ +----------+-----------+---------------------------------------+
+
+Item: ``META``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches 32 bit metadata item set.
+
+On egress, metadata can be set either by mbuf metadata field with
+PKT_TX_DYNF_METADATA flag or ``SET_META`` action. On ingress, ``SET_META``
+action sets metadata for a packet and the metadata will be reported via
+``metadata`` dynamic field of ``rte_mbuf`` with PKT_RX_DYNF_METADATA flag.
+
+- Default ``mask`` matches the specified Rx metadata value.
+
+.. _table_rte_flow_item_meta:
+
+.. table:: META
+
+ +----------+----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | Field | Subfield | Value |
+ +==========+==========+=======================================+
+ | ``spec`` | ``data`` | 32 bit metadata value |
+ +----------+----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | ``last`` | ``data`` | upper range value |
+ +----------+----------+---------------------------------------+
+ | ``mask`` | ``data`` | bit-mask applies to "spec" and "last" |
+ +----------+----------+---------------------------------------+
+
Data matching item types
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the latter case, ``type`` refers to that of the outer header, with the inner
EtherType/TPID provided by the subsequent pattern item. This is the same
order as on the wire.
+If the ``type`` field contains a TPID value, then only tagged packets with the
+specified TPID will match the pattern.
+Otherwise, only untagged packets will match the pattern.
+If the ``ETH`` item is the only item in the pattern, and the ``type`` field is
+not specified, then both tagged and untagged packets will match the pattern.
- ``dst``: destination MAC.
- ``src``: source MAC.
The corresponding standard outer EtherType (TPID) values are
``RTE_ETHER_TYPE_VLAN`` or ``RTE_ETHER_TYPE_QINQ``. It can be overridden by the
preceding pattern item.
+If a ``VLAN`` item is present in the pattern, then only tagged packets will
+match the pattern.
- ``tci``: tag control information.
- ``inner_type``: inner EtherType or TPID.
- Default ``mask`` matches the specified metadata value.
-.. _table_rte_flow_item_meta:
+Item: ``GTP_PSC``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-.. table:: META
+Matches a GTP PDU extension header with type 0x85.
- +----------+----------+---------------------------------------+
- | Field | Subfield | Value |
- +==========+==========+=======================================+
- | ``spec`` | ``data`` | 32 bit metadata value |
- +----------+--------------------------------------------------+
- | ``last`` | ``data`` | upper range value |
- +----------+----------+---------------------------------------+
- | ``mask`` | ``data`` | bit-mask applies to "spec" and "last" |
- +----------+----------+---------------------------------------+
+- ``pdu_type``: PDU type.
+- ``qfi``: QoS flow identifier.
+- Default ``mask`` matches QFI only.
+
+Item: ``PPPOES``, ``PPPOED``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a PPPoE header.
+
+- ``version_type``: version (4b), type (4b).
+- ``code``: message type.
+- ``session_id``: session identifier.
+- ``length``: payload length.
+
+Item: ``PPPOE_PROTO_ID``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a PPPoE session protocol identifier.
+
+- ``proto_id``: PPP protocol identifier.
+- Default ``mask`` matches proto_id only.
+
+Item: ``NSH``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a network service header (RFC 8300).
+
+- ``version``: normally 0x0 (2 bits).
+- ``oam_pkt``: indicate oam packet (1 bit).
+- ``reserved``: reserved bit (1 bit).
+- ``ttl``: maximum SFF hopes (6 bits).
+- ``length``: total length in 4 bytes words (6 bits).
+- ``reserved1``: reserved1 bits (4 bits).
+- ``mdtype``: ndicates format of NSH header (4 bits).
+- ``next_proto``: indicates protocol type of encap data (8 bits).
+- ``spi``: service path identifier (3 bytes).
+- ``sindex``: service index (1 byte).
+- Default ``mask`` matches mdtype, next_proto, spi, sindex.
+
+
+Item: ``IGMP``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a Internet Group Management Protocol (RFC 2236).
+
+- ``type``: IGMP message type (Query/Report).
+- ``max_resp_time``: max time allowed before sending report.
+- ``checksum``: checksum, 1s complement of whole IGMP message.
+- ``group_addr``: group address, for Query value will be 0.
+- Default ``mask`` matches group_addr.
+
+
+Item: ``AH``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a IP Authentication Header (RFC 4302).
+
+- ``next_hdr``: next payload after AH.
+- ``payload_len``: total length of AH in 4B words.
+- ``reserved``: reserved bits.
+- ``spi``: security parameters index.
+- ``seq_num``: counter value increased by 1 on each packet sent.
+- Default ``mask`` matches spi.
+
+Item: ``HIGIG2``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a HIGIG2 header field. It is layer 2.5 protocol and used in
+Broadcom switches.
+
+- Default ``mask`` matches classification and vlan.
+
+Item: ``L2TPV3OIP``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a L2TPv3 over IP header.
+
+- ``session_id``: L2TPv3 over IP session identifier.
+- Default ``mask`` matches session_id only.
+
+Item: ``PFCP``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a PFCP Header.
+
+- ``s_field``: S field.
+- ``msg_type``: message type.
+- ``msg_len``: message length.
+- ``seid``: session endpoint identifier.
+- Default ``mask`` matches s_field and seid.
+
+Item: ``ECPRI``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Matches a eCPRI header.
+
+- ``hdr``: eCPRI header definition (``rte_ecpri.h``).
+- Default ``mask`` matches nothing, for all eCPRI messages.
Actions
~~~~~~~
The shared flag indicates whether the counter is unique to the flow rule the
action is specified with, or whether it is a shared counter.
-For a count action with the shared flag set, then then a global device
+For a count action with the shared flag set, then a global device
namespace is assumed for the counter id, so that any matched flow rules using
a count action with the same counter id on the same port will contribute to
that counter.
on the flow rule, may result in anything ranging from empty (single queue)
to all-inclusive RSS.
+If non-applicable for matching packets RSS types are requested,
+these RSS types are simply ignored. For example, it happens if:
+
+- Hashing of both TCP and UDP ports is requested
+ (only one can be present in a packet).
+
+- Requested RSS types contradict to flow rule pattern
+ (e.g. pattern has UDP item, but RSS types contain TCP).
+
+If requested RSS hash types are not supported by the Ethernet device at all
+(not reported in ``dev_info.flow_tpe_rss_offloads``),
+the flow creation will fail.
+
Note: RSS hash result is stored in the ``hash.rss`` mbuf field which
overlaps ``hash.fdir.lo``. Since `Action: MARK`_ sets the ``hash.fdir.hi``
field only, both can be requested simultaneously.
Using this action on non-matching traffic will result in undefined behavior.
+Action: ``SET_TAG``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Set Tag.
+
+Tag is a transient data used during flow matching. This is not delivered to
+application. Multiple tags are supported by specifying index.
+
+.. _table_rte_flow_action_set_tag:
+
+.. table:: SET_TAG
+
+ +-----------+----------------------------+
+ | Field | Value |
+ +===========+============================+
+ | ``data`` | 32 bit tag value |
+ +-----------+----------------------------+
+ | ``mask`` | bit-mask applies to "data" |
+ +-----------+----------------------------+
+ | ``index`` | index of tag to set |
+ +-----------+----------------------------+
+
+Action: ``SET_META``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Set metadata. Item ``META`` matches metadata.
+
+Metadata set by mbuf metadata field with PKT_TX_DYNF_METADATA flag on egress
+will be overridden by this action. On ingress, the metadata will be carried by
+``metadata`` dynamic field of ``rte_mbuf`` which can be accessed by
+``RTE_FLOW_DYNF_METADATA()``. PKT_RX_DYNF_METADATA flag will be set along
+with the data.
+
+The mbuf dynamic field must be registered by calling
+``rte_flow_dynf_metadata_register()`` prior to use ``SET_META`` action.
+
+Altering partial bits is supported with ``mask``. For bits which have never been
+set, unpredictable value will be seen depending on driver implementation. For
+loopback/hairpin packet, metadata set on Rx/Tx may or may not be propagated to
+the other path depending on HW capability.
+
+.. _table_rte_flow_action_set_meta:
+
+.. table:: SET_META
+
+ +----------+----------------------------+
+ | Field | Value |
+ +==========+============================+
+ | ``data`` | 32 bit metadata value |
+ +----------+----------------------------+
+ | ``mask`` | bit-mask applies to "data" |
+ +----------+----------------------------+
+
+Action: ``SET_IPV4_DSCP``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Set IPv4 DSCP.
+
+Modify DSCP in IPv4 header.
+
+It must be used with RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_IPV4 in pattern.
+Otherwise, RTE_FLOW_ERROR_TYPE_ACTION error will be returned.
+
+.. _table_rte_flow_action_set_ipv4_dscp:
+
+.. table:: SET_IPV4_DSCP
+
+ +-----------+---------------------------------+
+ | Field | Value |
+ +===========+=================================+
+ | ``dscp`` | DSCP in low 6 bits, rest ignore |
+ +-----------+---------------------------------+
+
+Action: ``SET_IPV6_DSCP``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Set IPv6 DSCP.
+
+Modify DSCP in IPv6 header.
+
+It must be used with RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_IPV6 in pattern.
+Otherwise, RTE_FLOW_ERROR_TYPE_ACTION error will be returned.
+
+.. _table_rte_flow_action_set_ipv6_dscp:
+
+.. table:: SET_IPV6_DSCP
+
+ +-----------+---------------------------------+
+ | Field | Value |
+ +===========+=================================+
+ | ``dscp`` | DSCP in low 6 bits, rest ignore |
+ +-----------+---------------------------------+
+
+Action: ``AGE``
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Set ageing timeout configuration to a flow.
+
+Event RTE_ETH_EVENT_FLOW_AGED will be reported if
+timeout passed without any matching on the flow.
+
+.. _table_rte_flow_action_age:
+
+.. table:: AGE
+
+ +--------------+---------------------------------+
+ | Field | Value |
+ +==============+=================================+
+ | ``timeout`` | 24 bits timeout value |
+ +--------------+---------------------------------+
+ | ``reserved`` | 8 bits reserved, must be zero |
+ +--------------+---------------------------------+
+ | ``context`` | user input flow context |
+ +--------------+---------------------------------+
+
Negative types
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~