Yunsong (Roamer) Lu writes:
> Tom Chen wrote:
> > Is it better to use allocb( ) to re-create a new receive buffer instead? 
> No. Driver should wait to recycle buffers loaned up.
> 
> You're suggested to look at the implementation in any of these drivers: 
> e1000g, xge, chxge, ixgb, nge.

Warning: those are all drivers integrated in ON.  Unlike unbundled
drivers, they may use ON private interfaces.  Those aren't "secrets,"
but rather are interfaces that change quickly, lack documentation, and
that are inappropriate for use outside of ON.

If your driver is integrating in ON, then looking at those drivers
would be good.  It may be misleading if you're not integrating into
ON.

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