Re: [Patch net 0/5] net_sched: tc action fixes and updates

On 16-08-10 04:06 PM, Cong Wang wrote:

On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 7:34 AM, Jamal Hadi Salim [off-list ref] wrote:

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On 16-08-08 04:46 PM, Cong Wang wrote:

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tcf_exts_exec() is the culprit - and conversion to from flexarray
to linked list in the fast problem to be specific.

Ah, this reminds me that I don't have to use flex_array, initially
I thought the tcf_exts could hold as many actions as it wants,
but actually there is a upper bound, TCA_ACT_MAX_PRIO.
IOW, a regular dynamic array is just enough here.

Yes, a regular array would be enough.

I just replaced the flex_array with a regular one, it works fine
for me too, at least no crash with all of my test cases.

Ok, I did a quick look at your patch - I still see you converting
from array to list. I mean get tcf_exts_exec() to take an array
and walk it. That will restore the perf numbers to the same level.

Please try v2, since you have more test cases that I do.
Or it would be great if you can share your test cases with
me or us.

Be patient, every big change could have regression. :)

No problem Cong - except we have a kernel that crashes right now.
BTW: I just thought of another test which uses a different code
path
# add a policer rule
sudo $TC actions add action police rate 1kbit burst 90k drop
#dump rules..
sudo $TC -s actions ls action police

cheers,
jamal