Reset State

Under Software Control, Reset Is Entered From...

The Reset state is entered on QP creation. When software executes the Create QP verb call, the verb commands the HCA logic to create (or reserve) the basic resources necessary for QP operation (e.g., SQ, RQ, and QP Context data structure). At this point, the QP is in the Reset state and is not ready for operation. Using the Modify QP verb, software can command the QP to enter the Reset state from any other state.

Reset State Operational Characteristics

When a QP is in the Reset state, it has the following operational characteristics:

  • The QP's SQ and RQ, as well as their respective CQs, are empty. Please note that if the QP shares its CQs with other QPs, those CQs may contain CQEs posted ...

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