Re: [Xen-users] Xen network performance issue

[Ian Campbell <Ian.Campbell@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 2014-03-06 at 12:20 +1100, Adam Goryachev wrote:
> Since I didn't get any reply to the below, I've now tried to change the 
> "model" of the network card from the default rtl8139 to e1000, and it is 
> working much better (it has the problem about 500 times less 
> frequently). I think the only solution may be to upgrade the kernel and 
> use the PV drivers instead. If anybody else has any hints or 
> suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.

Upgrading to PV drivers would indeed be the most useful first step. The
performance of the emulated cards is never going to be ideal (although
AIUI e1000 is considerably easier to virtualise than rtl8139).

Ian.



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