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− | Mellanox ML2 Mechanism Driver implements the ML2 Plugin Mechanism Driver API.
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− | This driver supports Mellanox embedded switch functionality as part of the VPI (Ethernet/InfiniBand) HCA. Mellanox ML2 Mechanism Driver provides functional parity with Mellanox Neutron plugin.
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− | Mellanox ML2 Mechanism Driver supports DIRECT (pci passthrough) and MACVTAP (virtual interface with a tap-like software interface) vnic types. For vnic type configuration API details, please refer to configuration reference guide (click [http://docs.openstack.org/api/openstack-network/2.0/content/binding_ext_ports.html here]). Hardware vNICs mapped to the guest VMs allow higher performance and advanced features such as RDMA (remote direct memory access).
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− | The driver supports VLAN network type to facilitate virtual networks either on Ethernet or InfiniBand fabrics.
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− | • Mellanox Openstack Neutron Agent (L2 Agent) runs on each compute node.
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− | • Agent should apply VIF connectivity based on mapping between a VIF (VM vNIC) and Embedded Switch port.
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− | For '''Icehouse''' release Information refer to the relevant OS as follows:
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− | * [[Mellanox-Neutron-Icehouse-Ubuntu|Ubuntu]]
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− | * [[Mellanox-Neutron-Icehouse-Redhat|RedHat]]
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