dev_info->max_rx_queues = (uint16_t)hw->max_rx_queues;
dev_info->max_tx_queues = (uint16_t)hw->max_tx_queues;
dev_info->min_rx_bufsize = RTE_ETHER_MIN_MTU;
- dev_info->max_rx_pktlen = hw->max_mtu;
+ /*
+ * The maximum rx packet length (max_rx_pktlen) is set to the
+ * maximum supported frame size that the NFP can handle. This
+ * includes layer 2 headers, CRC and other metadata that can
+ * optionally be used.
+ * The maximum layer 3 MTU (max_mtu) is read from hardware,
+ * which was set by the firmware loaded onto the card.
+ */
+ dev_info->max_rx_pktlen = NFP_FRAME_SIZE_MAX;
+ dev_info->max_mtu = hw->max_mtu;
/* Next should change when PF support is implemented */
dev_info->max_mac_addrs = 1;