[openib-general] Functioning of ib_register_mad_agent()

Sean Hefty mshefty at ichips.intel.com
Wed Jan 18 16:44:05 PST 2006


Devesh Sharma wrote:
> I have some queries regarding the significance of the function
> ib_register_mad_agent()
> 
> A) What this function dose?
> B) What is the significance of this function in implementing HCA driver?

I didn't see a response to this.

This function permits a client to send and receive MADs on QP 0 and 1.  For 
example, one of the things that mthca uses it for is to forward traps.

- Sean



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