syntax = "proto3";

package envoy.extensions.network.connection_balance.dlb.v3alpha;

import "udpa/annotations/status.proto";

option java_package = "io.envoyproxy.envoy.extensions.network.connection_balance.dlb.v3alpha";
option java_outer_classname = "DlbProto";
option java_multiple_files = true;
option go_package = "github.com/envoyproxy/go-control-plane/envoy/extensions/network/connection_balance/dlb/v3alpha";
option (udpa.annotations.file_status).package_version_status = ACTIVE;

// [#protodoc-title: Dlb connection balancer configuration]
// DLB :ref:`configuration overview <config_connection_balance_dlb>`.
// [#extension: envoy.network.connection_balance.dlb]

// The Dlb is a hardware managed system of queues and arbiters connecting producers and consumers. It is a PCIE device
// in the CPU package. It interacts with software running on cores and potentially other devices. The Dlb implements the
// following balancing features:
//
// -  Lock-free multi-producer/multi-consumer operation.
// -  Multiple priorities for varying traffic types.
// -  Various distribution schemes.
//
// Dlb connection balancer uses Dlb hardware to balance connections, and can significantly reduce latency.
//
// As the Dlb connection balancer provides assistance from dedicated Dlb hardware, it can be used for a proxy with a large number of connections
// (e.g., a gateway).
message Dlb {
  // The ID of the Dlb hardware, start from 0.
  // If not specified, use the first available device as default.
  uint32 id = 1;
}