2.3.4. Configuring the fast pathΒΆ

The fast path is the Turbo IPsec component in charge of packet processing. To accelerate ethernet NICs, they must be dedicated to the fast path, and the fast path must be started.

  1. Dedicate ports to the fast path and start it:

    vrouter> edit running
    vrouter running config# system fast-path
    vrouter running fast-path#! port pci-b0s4
    vrouter running fast-path# port pci-b0s5
    vrouter running fast-path# show config
    fast-path
        enabled true
        port pci-b0s4
        port pci-b0s5
    vrouter running fast-path# commit
    

    Note

    use show state / network-port to see the list of available network ports with PCI ids; it can help choosing the right ports.

  2. Check that the fast path has been started (it can take some time):

    vrouter running fast-path# show state
    fast-path
        port pci-b0s5
        port pci-b0s4
        enabled true