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MPT_ATTACH(9) Message-based devices MPT_ATTACH(9)

NAME

mpt_attach - Install a PCI intelligent MPT adapter.

SYNOPSIS

int mpt_attach(struct pci_dev * pdev, const struct pci_device_id * id);

ARGUMENTS

pdev
Pointer to pci_dev structure
id
PCI device ID information

DESCRIPTION

This routine performs all the steps necessary to bring the IOC of a MPT adapter to a OPERATIONAL state. This includes registering memory regions, registering the interrupt, and allocating request and reply memory pools.
This routine also pre-fetches the LAN MAC address of a Fibre Channel MPT adapter.
Returns 0 for success, non-zero for failure.
TODO: Add support for polled controllers

COPYRIGHT

January 2017 Kernel Hackers Manual 4.8.