Re: [PATCH net-next 00/13] net/mlx5: Add switchdev mode support for Socket Direct single netdev, part 1/2

From: Jacob Keller

Date: Thu May 28 2026 - 14:01:24 EST


On 5/28/2026 2:18 AM, Shay Drori wrote:
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> On 28/05/2026 1:08, Jacob Keller wrote:
>> On 5/27/2026 5:54 AM, Tariq Toukan wrote:
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>> The patch 13 being the "enablement" is a bit confusing to me since I had
>> trouble understanding how the patch description is "enabling" the socket
>> direct stuff..  But the description does say "part 1/2" so I am guessing
>> thats addressed in part 2?
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> Thanks for the review
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> the word "enablement" here in the cover letter is a bit confusing... :(
> This commit prepare RQT layer for SD-over-DPU, which will also be enable
> by the series.
> in SD-over-DPU configuration, a device's vhca_id ends up failing the old
> range-based check.
>

That makes sense, and clarifies the misunderstanding for me. Thanks!