HFT CORE SYSTEMS

AMD Solarflare ef_vi and raw layer-2 access

Lesson 41 of 96Phase 04: Network datapaths
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Learning objectives

What you should understand

  1. Understand virtual interfaces and event queues
  2. Receive raw layer-2 frames with explicit buffer lifecycle
  3. Compare vendor bypass with portable alternatives

Lab

Hands-on exercise

Design an ef_vi receiver skeleton or API-level walkthrough when hardware is unavailable.

Deliverable

Evidence of completion

An interface lifecycle note with receive-ring and buffer ownership states.

Prerequisite
EP 40

Phase 04

Network datapaths

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