Docker Using SR-IOV

This setup enables Docker containers to operate with SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) for high-performance RDMA networking. It supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet link layers and is compatible with ConnectX-4, ConnectX-5, and ConnectX-6 adapter cards.

To ensure proper isolation of virtual RDMA devices within containers, the docker_rdma_sriov tool must be used.

Resources:

• SR-IOV Networking Plugin

• Container Tools Installer (includes docker_rdma_sriov)

• Docker RDMA SR-IOV Networking with ConnectX-4/ConnectX-5/ConnectX-6

Last updated: September 01, 2026