[openib-general] [PATCH] [RFC] dapltest change for iwarp

[Sean Hefty]

Steve Wise wrote:
> This patch changes the dapltest transaction test to force the client
> side (the side that dat_ep_connect()) to send the first RDMA message.
> This ensures that the IWARP MPA protocol requirements are met.
> 
> I'm presenting this for discussion and possible inclusion in the
> trunk.  
> 
> A transport independent application should be designed to work over all
> transports and should therefore utilize the only the common features.
> This implies that the application should always initiate RDMA exchanges
> starting with the client, to avoid MPA problems.

What if someone comes up with an RDMA transport that requires the server side to 
send the first message?

- Sean