1.SelectiveIDE.md

1. Test Topology for Selective IDE

Config 1.1 (direct)

Description: The endpoint device connects to a PCIe root port directly.

    .--------------.
    | Root Complex |
    '--------------'
           |
    .--------------.
    |   Endpoint   |
    '--------------'

Config 1.2 (via switch)

Description: The endpoint device connects to a PCIe root port via a switch.

    .--------------.
    | Root Complex |
    '--------------'
           |
    .--------------.
    |    Switch    |
    '--------------'
           |
    .--------------.
    |   Endpoint   |
    '--------------'

Config 1.3 (peer to peer)

Description: The endpoint device connects to another endpoint device via a switch.

    .--------------.
    | Root Complex |
    '--------------'

    .--------------.  .--------------.
    |    Switch    |--|   Endpoint   |
    '--------------'  '--------------'
           |
    .--------------.
    |   Endpoint   |
    '--------------'