Re: [RFC PATCH v2 0/9] bql: Byte Queue Limits

[jamal <hadi@cyberus.ca>]

Hi Tom,

Where are the throughput numbers? I think the tps may be sufficient
proof point for latency.
No comment on the code but on the concept.
Essentially what you are implementing is two things in one:
- byte counting (instead of packet counting we use at that layer)
- pseudo active queue management

For wired connections I think the big deal is in improved
runtime memory saving (your perf numbers are kinda ok).
The challenge is going to be with wireless where the underlying
bandwidth changes (and therefore the optimal queue size varies
more frequently). The problem with active queue management is
getting the feedback loop to be more accurate and i think there
will be challenges with wired devices.
I notice that you dont have any wireless devices;
but it would be nice for someone to check this out on wireless.
CCing Johannes - maybe he has some insight.

cheers,
jamal