Dynamic Connection of PCIe Devices and Functions to an Array of Hosts

摘要

Systems and methods for connecting a device to one of a plurality of processing hosts. A virtual interface card (VIC) adapter learns the number and location of the hosts and an identification of the device; receives a mapping of the device to a selected host where in the host is selected from the plurality of hosts; and dynamically builds an interface that connects the device to the selected host.

主权项

1. A method of connecting a device to one of a plurality of processing hosts, comprising:
learning locations of the hosts and an identification of the device; receiving a correspondence of the device to a selected host wherein the host is selected from the plurality of hosts; and dynamically building an interface that connects the device to the selected host, wherein the learning, receiving, and building are performed by a virtual interface card (VIC) adapter.