[openib-general] CM private data

[Fab Tillier]

> From: Sean Hefty [mailto:mshefty at ichips.intel.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 12:23 PM
> 
> Do any applications make use of the private data in these CM message: RTU,
> MRA, or DREP?  I'm doubtful of the RTU or DREP, but not as sure of the
MRA.
> 
> Since no replies are generated in response to these messages, the CM does
> not keep them after their sends complete.  However, it may need to resend
> the messages.  For example, it will resend the RTU if a duplicate REP is
> received.
> 
> If no applications are using the private data, I will not worry about
> storing the private data for the retransmissions at this time.

If you're not going to store them, I would suggest removing the private data
for the associated calls (RTU, MRA, DREP).  That way it becomes very clear
to applications wishing to use the private data that they can't.

- Fab