> > Based on performance tests, increasing the maximum inline can result in a
> > significant decrease in overall bandwidth.  So, I don't believe that we
> want
> > providers to increase max_inline automatically to what could be
> supported.
> >
> 
> So why would providers return a max_inline value that invites non-optimal
> performance?

It can improve small message latency.

I think you want the application (or administrator) to specify the desired 
inline size based on its needs.  The other trade-off is that the amount of 
memory allocated for the QP increases with inline size.

- Sean
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