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Subject: Re: 8 NIC limit
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:20:00 -0400
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> Have you tried creating NICs with -device?

I'm not sure what that is, will look into it, thanks.

I'm using ProxmoxVE, and currently add them via a web interface.

Someone happens to host a screenshot of that part here:
http://c-nergy.be/blog/wp-content/uploads/Proxmox_Net2.png

On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:57 +0200, "Markus Armbruster" <armbru@redhat.com>
wrote:
> linux_kvm@proinbox.com writes:
> 
> > Hello list:
> >
> > I'm working on a project that calls for the creation of a firewall in
> > KVM.
> > While adding a 20-interface trunk of virtio adapters to bring in a dual
> > 10GB bond, I've discovered an 8 NIC limit in QEMU.
> 
> Have you tried creating NICs with -device?  The limit shouldn't apply
> there.
>