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AIX Version 4.3 Kernel and Subsystems Technical Reference, Volume 1

d_roundup Kernel Service

Purpose

Rounds the value length up to a given number of cache lines.

Syntax

int  d_roundup(length)
int  length;

Parameter

length Specifies the size in bytes to be rounded.

Description

To maintain cache consistency, buffers must occupy entire cache lines. The d_roundup service helps provide that function by rounding the value length up to a given number in integer form.

Execution Environment

The d_roundup service can be called from either the process or interrupt environment.

Implementation Specifics

The d_roundup kernel service is part of Base Operating System (BOS) Runtime.

Related Information

The d_align kernel service, d_cflush kernel service, d_clear kernel service.

Understanding Direct Memory Access (DMA) Transfers in AIX Version 4.3 Kernel Extensions and Device Support Programming Concepts.


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