305-300 Full Virtualization Practice Question
You are configuring a Xen guest that requires direct hardware access to a specific network interface card. Which configuration parameter in the guest domain configuration file must be specified to enable PCI passthrough?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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pci = [ '00:1f.1' ]
The pci option in the Xen domain configuration file allows passing through physical PCI devices to the guest domain.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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pci = [ '00:1f.1' ]
Why this is correct
Correct syntax for passing a PCI device to a Xen guest.
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device_pass = 'eth0'
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Xen configuration directive.
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hw_access = '00:1f.1'
Why it's wrong here
No such directive exists in Xen config files.
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vif = [ 'type=pci, bus=00:1f.1' ]
Why it's wrong here
vif is used for virtual interfaces, not hardware passthrough.
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