[openib-general] [PATCH 0/5] multicast abstraction

[amith rajith mamidala]

Hi Sean,

I am planning to use RDMA CM for multicast functionality. It would be
great if you can point me to a simple multicast test program using
RDMA CM?

Thanks,
Amith

On Fri, 9 Jun 2006, Sean Hefty wrote:

> Sean Hefty wrote:
> > This patch series enhances support for joining and leaving multicast groups,
> > providing the following functionality:
> >
> > 1. Users identify a multicast group by a multicast IP address.
> > 2. A user binds to a local RDMA device based on resolving the IP address.
> > 3. A new multicast group is created.  The parameters for the multicast group are
> > obtained based on the ipoib broadcast group, and the MGID is derived using the
> > same algorithm as ipoib, except with a different signature.
> > 4. Any QP associated with the join is attached to the group once the join
> > operation completes.
> > 5. A QP may join multiple groups.
>
> I forgot to mention that this patch series is dependent on adding UD QP support
> to the RDMA CM.
>
> - Sean
>
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