GLDv3 Network Device Driver Framework

The GLDv3 framework is a function calls-based interface of MAC plugins and MAC driver service routines and structures. The GLDv3 framework implements the necessary STREAMS entry points on behalf of GLDv3 compliant drivers and handles DLPI compatibility.

This section discusses the following topics:

• GLDv3 MAC Registration

• GLDv3 Capabilities

• GLDv3 Data Paths

• GLDv3 State Change Notifications

• GLDv3 Network Statistics

• GLDv3 Properties

• Summary of GLDv3 Interfaces