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-rw-r--r--src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_atomic.h28
-rw-r--r--src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_byteorder.h2
-rw-r--r--src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cpuflags.h3
-rw-r--r--src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cycles.h24
-rw-r--r--src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_io.h381
-rw-r--r--src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_memcpy.h4
-rw-r--r--src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_vect.h214
7 files changed, 653 insertions, 3 deletions
diff --git a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_atomic.h b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_atomic.h
index bfb4fe44..7b81705b 100644
--- a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_atomic.h
+++ b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_atomic.h
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@
*/
#include <stdint.h>
+#include <rte_common.h>
#ifdef __DOXYGEN__
@@ -99,6 +100,33 @@ static inline void rte_smp_wmb(void);
*/
static inline void rte_smp_rmb(void);
+/**
+ * General memory barrier for I/O device
+ *
+ * Guarantees that the LOAD and STORE operations that precede the
+ * rte_io_mb() call are visible to I/O device or CPU before the
+ * LOAD and STORE operations that follow it.
+ */
+static inline void rte_io_mb(void);
+
+/**
+ * Write memory barrier for I/O device
+ *
+ * Guarantees that the STORE operations that precede the
+ * rte_io_wmb() call are visible to I/O device before the STORE
+ * operations that follow it.
+ */
+static inline void rte_io_wmb(void);
+
+/**
+ * Read memory barrier for IO device
+ *
+ * Guarantees that the LOAD operations on I/O device that precede the
+ * rte_io_rmb() call are visible to CPU before the LOAD
+ * operations that follow it.
+ */
+static inline void rte_io_rmb(void);
+
#endif /* __DOXYGEN__ */
/**
diff --git a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_byteorder.h b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_byteorder.h
index c46fdcf2..e00bccbc 100644
--- a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_byteorder.h
+++ b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_byteorder.h
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@
#include <endian.h>
#endif
+#include <rte_common.h>
+
/*
* Compile-time endianness detection
*/
diff --git a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cpuflags.h b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cpuflags.h
index c1da357c..71321f32 100644
--- a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cpuflags.h
+++ b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cpuflags.h
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@
/**
* Enumeration of all CPU features supported
*/
+__extension__
enum rte_cpu_flag_t;
/**
@@ -55,6 +56,7 @@ enum rte_cpu_flag_t;
* flag name
* NULL if flag ID is invalid
*/
+__extension__
const char *
rte_cpu_get_flag_name(enum rte_cpu_flag_t feature);
@@ -68,6 +70,7 @@ rte_cpu_get_flag_name(enum rte_cpu_flag_t feature);
* 0 if flag is not available
* -ENOENT if flag is invalid
*/
+__extension__
int
rte_cpu_get_flag_enabled(enum rte_cpu_flag_t feature);
diff --git a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cycles.h b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cycles.h
index 8cc21f20..00103ca9 100644
--- a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cycles.h
+++ b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_cycles.h
@@ -180,15 +180,16 @@ rte_get_timer_hz(void)
default: rte_panic("Invalid timer source specified\n");
}
}
-
/**
* Wait at least us microseconds.
+ * This function can be replaced with user-defined function.
+ * @see rte_delay_us_callback_register
*
* @param us
* The number of microseconds to wait.
*/
-void
-rte_delay_us(unsigned us);
+extern void
+(*rte_delay_us)(unsigned int us);
/**
* Wait at least ms milliseconds.
@@ -202,4 +203,21 @@ rte_delay_ms(unsigned ms)
rte_delay_us(ms * 1000);
}
+/**
+ * Blocking delay function.
+ *
+ * @param us
+ * Number of microseconds to wait.
+ */
+void rte_delay_us_block(unsigned int us);
+
+/**
+ * Replace rte_delay_us with user defined function.
+ *
+ * @param userfunc
+ * User function which replaces rte_delay_us. rte_delay_us_block restores
+ * buildin block delay function.
+ */
+void rte_delay_us_callback_register(void(*userfunc)(unsigned int));
+
#endif /* _RTE_CYCLES_H_ */
diff --git a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_io.h b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_io.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d82ee695
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_io.h
@@ -0,0 +1,381 @@
+/*
+ * BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ * Copyright(c) 2016 Cavium networks. All rights reserved.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ * the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ * distribution.
+ * * Neither the name of Cavium networks nor the names of its
+ * contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ * from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ * A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ * OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ * DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ * THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ * OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef _RTE_IO_H_
+#define _RTE_IO_H_
+
+#include <rte_atomic.h>
+
+/**
+ * @file
+ * I/O device memory operations
+ *
+ * This file defines the generic API for I/O device memory read/write operations
+ */
+
+#include <stdint.h>
+#include <rte_common.h>
+#include <rte_atomic.h>
+
+#ifdef __DOXYGEN__
+
+/**
+ * Read a 8-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint8_t
+rte_read8_relaxed(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Read a 16-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint16_t
+rte_read16_relaxed(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Read a 32-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint32_t
+rte_read32_relaxed(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Read a 64-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint64_t
+rte_read64_relaxed(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 8-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+
+static inline void
+rte_write8_relaxed(uint8_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 16-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+static inline void
+rte_write16_relaxed(uint16_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 32-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+static inline void
+rte_write32_relaxed(uint32_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 64-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * The relaxed version does not have additional I/O memory barrier, useful in
+ * accessing the device registers of integrated controllers which implicitly
+ * strongly ordered with respect to memory access.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+static inline void
+rte_write64_relaxed(uint64_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Read a 8-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint8_t
+rte_read8(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Read a 16-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint16_t
+rte_read16(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Read a 32-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint32_t
+rte_read32(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Read a 64-bit value from I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to read the value from
+ * @return
+ * read value
+ */
+static inline uint64_t
+rte_read64(const volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 8-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+
+static inline void
+rte_write8(uint8_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 16-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+static inline void
+rte_write16(uint16_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 32-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+static inline void
+rte_write32(uint32_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+/**
+ * Write a 64-bit value to I/O device memory address *addr*.
+ *
+ * @param value
+ * Value to write
+ * @param addr
+ * I/O memory address to write the value to
+ */
+static inline void
+rte_write64(uint64_t value, volatile void *addr);
+
+#endif /* __DOXYGEN__ */
+
+#ifndef RTE_OVERRIDE_IO_H
+
+static inline uint8_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read8_relaxed(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ return *(const volatile uint8_t *)addr;
+}
+
+static inline uint16_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read16_relaxed(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ return *(const volatile uint16_t *)addr;
+}
+
+static inline uint32_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read32_relaxed(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ return *(const volatile uint32_t *)addr;
+}
+
+static inline uint64_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read64_relaxed(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ return *(const volatile uint64_t *)addr;
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write8_relaxed(uint8_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ *(volatile uint8_t *)addr = value;
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write16_relaxed(uint16_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ *(volatile uint16_t *)addr = value;
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write32_relaxed(uint32_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ *(volatile uint32_t *)addr = value;
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write64_relaxed(uint64_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ *(volatile uint64_t *)addr = value;
+}
+
+static inline uint8_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read8(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ uint8_t val;
+ val = rte_read8_relaxed(addr);
+ rte_io_rmb();
+ return val;
+}
+
+static inline uint16_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read16(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ uint16_t val;
+ val = rte_read16_relaxed(addr);
+ rte_io_rmb();
+ return val;
+}
+
+static inline uint32_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read32(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ uint32_t val;
+ val = rte_read32_relaxed(addr);
+ rte_io_rmb();
+ return val;
+}
+
+static inline uint64_t __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_read64(const volatile void *addr)
+{
+ uint64_t val;
+ val = rte_read64_relaxed(addr);
+ rte_io_rmb();
+ return val;
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write8(uint8_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ rte_io_wmb();
+ rte_write8_relaxed(value, addr);
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write16(uint16_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ rte_io_wmb();
+ rte_write16_relaxed(value, addr);
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write32(uint32_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ rte_io_wmb();
+ rte_write32_relaxed(value, addr);
+}
+
+static inline void __attribute__((always_inline))
+rte_write64(uint64_t value, volatile void *addr)
+{
+ rte_io_wmb();
+ rte_write64_relaxed(value, addr);
+}
+
+#endif /* RTE_OVERRIDE_IO_H */
+
+#endif /* _RTE_IO_H_ */
diff --git a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_memcpy.h b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_memcpy.h
index afb0afe4..4e9d8794 100644
--- a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_memcpy.h
+++ b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_memcpy.h
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ rte_mov16(uint8_t *dst, const uint8_t *src);
static inline void
rte_mov32(uint8_t *dst, const uint8_t *src);
+#ifdef __DOXYGEN__
+
/**
* Copy 48 bytes from one location to another using optimised
* instructions. The locations should not overlap.
@@ -76,6 +78,8 @@ rte_mov32(uint8_t *dst, const uint8_t *src);
static inline void
rte_mov48(uint8_t *dst, const uint8_t *src);
+#endif /* __DOXYGEN__ */
+
/**
* Copy 64 bytes from one location to another using optimised
* instructions. The locations should not overlap.
diff --git a/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_vect.h b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_vect.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..600ee9f3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/dpdk/lib/librte_eal/common/include/generic/rte_vect.h
@@ -0,0 +1,214 @@
+/*-
+ * BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ * Copyright 2016 6WIND S.A.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ * the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ * distribution.
+ * * Neither the name of 6WIND S.A. nor the names of its
+ * contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ * from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ * A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ * OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ * DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ * THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ * OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef _RTE_VECT_H_
+#define _RTE_VECT_H_
+
+/**
+ * @file
+ * SIMD vector types
+ *
+ * This file defines types to use vector instructions with generic C code.
+ */
+
+#include <stdint.h>
+
+/* Unsigned vector types */
+
+/**
+ * 64 bits vector size to use with unsigned 8 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v64u8_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7 }
+ */
+typedef uint8_t rte_v64u8_t __attribute__((vector_size(8), aligned(8)));
+
+/**
+ * 64 bits vector size to use with unsigned 16 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v64u16_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3 }
+ */
+typedef uint16_t rte_v64u16_t __attribute__((vector_size(8), aligned(8)));
+
+/**
+ * 64 bits vector size to use with unsigned 32 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v64u32_t){ a0, a1 }
+ */
+typedef uint32_t rte_v64u32_t __attribute__((vector_size(8), aligned(8)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with unsigned 8 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128u8_t){ a00, a01, a02, a03, a04, a05, a06, a07,
+ * a08, a09, a10, a11, a12, a13, a14, a15 }
+ */
+typedef uint8_t rte_v128u8_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with unsigned 16 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128u16_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7 }
+ */
+typedef uint16_t rte_v128u16_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with unsigned 32 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128u32_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3, a4 }
+ */
+typedef uint32_t rte_v128u32_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with unsigned 64 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128u64_t){ a0, a1 }
+ */
+typedef uint64_t rte_v128u64_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with unsigned 8 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256u8_t){ a00, a01, a02, a03, a04, a05, a06, a07,
+ * a08, a09, a10, a11, a12, a13, a14, a15,
+ * a16, a17, a18, a19, a20, a21, a22, a23,
+ * a24, a25, a26, a27, a28, a29, a30, a31 }
+ */
+typedef uint8_t rte_v256u8_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with unsigned 16 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256u16_t){ a00, a01, a02, a03, a04, a05, a06, a07,
+ * a08, a09, a10, a11, a12, a13, a14, a15 }
+ */
+typedef uint16_t rte_v256u16_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with unsigned 32 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256u32_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7 }
+ */
+typedef uint32_t rte_v256u32_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with unsigned 64 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256u64_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3 }
+ */
+typedef uint64_t rte_v256u64_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+
+/* Signed vector types */
+
+/**
+ * 64 bits vector size to use with 8 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v64s8_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7 }
+ */
+typedef int8_t rte_v64s8_t __attribute__((vector_size(8), aligned(8)));
+
+/**
+ * 64 bits vector size to use with 16 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v64s16_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3 }
+ */
+typedef int16_t rte_v64s16_t __attribute__((vector_size(8), aligned(8)));
+
+/**
+ * 64 bits vector size to use with 32 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v64s32_t){ a0, a1 }
+ */
+typedef int32_t rte_v64s32_t __attribute__((vector_size(8), aligned(8)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with 8 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128s8_t){ a00, a01, a02, a03, a04, a05, a06, a07,
+ * a08, a09, a10, a11, a12, a13, a14, a15 }
+ */
+typedef int8_t rte_v128s8_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with 16 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128s16_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7 }
+ */
+typedef int16_t rte_v128s16_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with 32 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128s32_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3 }
+ */
+typedef int32_t rte_v128s32_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 128 bits vector size to use with 64 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v128s64_t){ a1, a2 }
+ */
+typedef int64_t rte_v128s64_t __attribute__((vector_size(16), aligned(16)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with 8 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256s8_t){ a00, a01, a02, a03, a04, a05, a06, a07,
+ * a08, a09, a10, a11, a12, a13, a14, a15,
+ * a16, a17, a18, a19, a20, a21, a22, a23,
+ * a24, a25, a26, a27, a28, a29, a30, a31 }
+ */
+typedef int8_t rte_v256s8_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with 16 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256s16_t){ a00, a01, a02, a03, a04, a05, a06, a07,
+ * a08, a09, a10, a11, a12, a13, a14, a15 }
+ */
+typedef int16_t rte_v256s16_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with 32 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256s32_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7 }
+ */
+typedef int32_t rte_v256s32_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+/**
+ * 256 bits vector size to use with 64 bits elements.
+ *
+ * a = (rte_v256s64_t){ a0, a1, a2, a3 }
+ */
+typedef int64_t rte_v256s64_t __attribute__((vector_size(32), aligned(32)));
+
+#endif /* _RTE_VECT_H_ */