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Single root input/output virtualization: enables sharing of single PCI-e devices with multiple guests.

Physical device = PF (Physical Function)
Virtual device = VF (Virtual Function)

A PF is divided (by manufacturer) into *n* VFs. Thus a PF can be shared at most with *n* guests.