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    Merge tag 'for-4.12/dm-changes' of... · d35a878a
    Linus Torvalds authored
    Merge tag 'for-4.12/dm-changes' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/device-mapper/linux-dm
    
    Pull device mapper updates from Mike Snitzer:
    
     - A major update for DM cache that reduces the latency for deciding
       whether blocks should migrate to/from the cache. The bio-prison-v2
       interface supports this improvement by enabling direct dispatch of
       work to workqueues rather than having to delay the actual work
       dispatch to the DM cache core. So the dm-cache policies are much more
       nimble by being able to drive IO as they see fit. One immediate
       benefit from the improved latency is a cache that should be much more
       adaptive to changing workloads.
    
     - Add a new DM integrity target that emulates a block device that has
       additional per-sector tags that can be used for storing integrity
       information.
    
     - Add a new authenticated encryption feature to the DM crypt target
       that builds on the capabilities provided by the DM integrity target.
    
     - Add MD interface for switching the raid4/5/...
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