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# Task Plan: Integrate Sparsity into Layerwise Offload
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## Goal
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Extend MInference (prefill sparse) and Quest (decode sparse) to the layerwise offload execution path, with an extensible architecture for future sparsity methods.
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## Key Insight
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**现有的 sparse policy 已经实现，只是 layerwise offload 路径绕过了它！**
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| 路径 | Attention 调用方式 | Sparse 支持 |
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|------|-------------------|-------------|
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| GPU-only | `attention.py` → `sparse_prefill_attention()` | YES |
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| Layerwise offload | `model_runner.py` → `flash_attn_varlen_func()` | NO (直接调用) |
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## Policy Type Analysis
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**两类 sparse policy 的本质区别：**
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| Policy | 影响 Attention 计算 | 影响 KV Load 策略 | `select_blocks()` 行为 |
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|--------|-------------------|-----------------|----------------------|
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| **MInference** | YES (`sparse_prefill_attention`) | NO | `return available_blocks` (全部) |
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| **Quest** | NO | YES | 返回 Top-K subset |
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**MInference**: 只改变 attention 计算方式，不影响外部的 layer-wise load/offload 流程
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**Quest**: 选择性地只 load 部分 blocks，影响 H2D 传输
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## Architecture Constraint
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**所有 copy_ 操作必须封装在 OffloadEngine 中，model_runner.py 不能直接访问内部存储！**
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## Phases
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- [x] Phase 1: 添加 `requires_block_selection` 接口标志
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- [x] Phase 2: Refactor OffloadEngine - 封装 offload 操作，支持 sparse policy hooks
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- [x] Phase 3: MInference prefill - 在 offload prefill 中调用 `sparse_prefill_attention()`
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- [x] Phase 4: Quest decode - 根据 `requires_block_selection` 选择性 load blocks (infrastructure ready, full integration deferred)
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- [x] Phase 5: Configuration 和 testing
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## Detailed Design
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### Phase 1: 添加 `requires_block_selection` 接口标志
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**New attribute in SparsePolicy base class:**
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```python
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class SparsePolicy(ABC):
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# Existing flags
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supports_prefill: bool = True
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supports_decode: bool = True
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# NEW: Whether this policy requires selective block loading
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# If True: OffloadEngine will call select_blocks() before loading
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# If False: OffloadEngine will load all blocks (select_blocks ignored)
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requires_block_selection: bool = False
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```
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**Policy implementations:**
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```python
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class MInferencePolicy(SparsePolicy):
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supports_prefill = True
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supports_decode = False
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requires_block_selection = False # 不影响 load 策略
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def select_blocks(self, available_blocks, ctx):
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# 不会被调用（requires_block_selection=False）
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return available_blocks
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class QuestPolicy(SparsePolicy):
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supports_prefill = False
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supports_decode = True
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requires_block_selection = True # 影响 load 策略
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def select_blocks(self, available_blocks, ctx):
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# 会被 OffloadEngine 调用
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return self._select_topk_blocks(...)
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class FullAttentionPolicy(SparsePolicy):
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supports_prefill = True
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supports_decode = True
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requires_block_selection = False # 加载所有 blocks
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```
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### Phase 2: Refactor OffloadEngine
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**OffloadEngine 根据 `requires_block_selection` 决定是否调用 `select_blocks()`:**
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```python
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class OffloadEngine:
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def __init__(self, ..., sparse_policy: "SparsePolicy" = None):
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self.sparse_policy = sparse_policy
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def offload_layer_kv_sync(
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self,
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layer_id: int,
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k: Tensor,
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v: Tensor,
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cpu_block_ids: List[int],
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total_tokens: int,
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) -> None:
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"""
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Synchronously offload layer KV to CPU.
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Calls sparse policy hooks internally.
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"""
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for i, cpu_block_id in enumerate(cpu_block_ids):
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start = i * self.block_size
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end = min(start + self.block_size, total_tokens)
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actual_size = end - start
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# Hook: notify sparse policy BEFORE offload (k still on GPU)
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if self.sparse_policy is not None:
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self.sparse_policy.on_prefill_offload(
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cpu_block_id, layer_id, k[start:end], actual_size
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)
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# Synchronous copy to CPU (internal)
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self.k_cache_cpu[layer_id, cpu_block_id, :actual_size].copy_(k[start:end])
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self.v_cache_cpu[layer_id, cpu_block_id, :actual_size].copy_(v[start:end])
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def load_layer_kv_to_buffer_with_policy(
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self,
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buffer_idx: int,
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layer_id: int,
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cpu_block_ids: List[int],
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valid_tokens_per_block: List[int],
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query: Optional[Tensor] = None,
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) -> int:
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"""
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Load layer KV to buffer, optionally using sparse policy for block selection.
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Args:
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buffer_idx: Ring buffer slot
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layer_id: Layer index
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cpu_block_ids: All available CPU block IDs
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valid_tokens_per_block: Valid tokens per block
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query: Query tensor (needed for block selection if requires_block_selection=True)
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Returns:
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Total tokens loaded
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"""
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# Check if policy requires block selection
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if (self.sparse_policy is not None and
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self.sparse_policy.requires_block_selection and
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query is not None):
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# Build context
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ctx = PolicyContext(
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query_chunk_idx=0,
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num_query_chunks=1,
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layer_id=layer_id,
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query=query,
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is_prefill=False,
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block_size=self.block_size,
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)
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# Select blocks
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selected_blocks = self.sparse_policy.select_blocks(cpu_block_ids, ctx)
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# Build valid_tokens for selected blocks
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block_to_valid = {bid: vt for bid, vt in zip(cpu_block_ids, valid_tokens_per_block)}
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selected_valid = [block_to_valid[bid] for bid in selected_blocks]
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return self._load_blocks_to_buffer(
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buffer_idx, layer_id, selected_blocks, selected_valid
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)
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else:
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# Load all blocks (no selection)
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return self._load_blocks_to_buffer(
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buffer_idx, layer_id, cpu_block_ids, valid_tokens_per_block
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)
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def _load_blocks_to_buffer(
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self,
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buffer_idx: int,
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layer_id: int,
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block_ids: List[int],
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valid_tokens: List[int],
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) -> int:
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"""Internal: load specified blocks to buffer."""
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stream = self.layer_load_streams[buffer_idx]
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with torch.cuda.stream(stream):
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stream.wait_event(self.buffer_compute_done_events[buffer_idx])
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offset = 0
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for cpu_block_id, vt in zip(block_ids, valid_tokens):
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self.layer_k_cache[buffer_idx, offset:offset+vt].copy_(
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self.k_cache_cpu[layer_id, cpu_block_id, :vt],
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non_blocking=True
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)
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self.layer_v_cache[buffer_idx, offset:offset+vt].copy_(
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self.v_cache_cpu[layer_id, cpu_block_id, :vt],
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non_blocking=True
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)
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offset += vt
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self.buffer_load_events[buffer_idx].record(stream)
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return offset
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```
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### Phase 3: MInference Prefill Integration
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**MInference 只影响 attention 计算，不影响 load/offload：**
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```python
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def run_layerwise_offload_prefill(self, seqs):
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...
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for layer_id in range(num_layers):
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# QKV projection + RoPE
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q, k = layer.self_attn.rotary_emb(positions, q, k)
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# Sparse or Full attention
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if self.sparse_prefill_policy is not None:
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# MInference: only changes attention computation
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attn_output = self.sparse_prefill_policy.sparse_prefill_attention(
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q, k, v, layer_id
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)
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else:
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attn_output = flash_attn_varlen_func(q, k, v, ...)
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# MLP
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...
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# Offload ALL KV (MInference doesn't affect this)
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offload_engine.offload_layer_kv_sync(layer_id, k, v, cpu_block_ids, total_tokens)
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```
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### Phase 4: Quest Decode Integration
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**Quest 影响 block load 策略：**
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```python
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def run_layerwise_offload_decode(self, seqs):
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...
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# Preload first N layers (no query available, full load)
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for i in range(num_preload):
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loaded_tokens[i] = offload_engine.load_layer_kv_to_buffer_with_policy(
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i, i, cpu_block_table, valid_tokens_per_block, query=None
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)
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for layer_id in range(num_layers):
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current_buffer = layer_id % num_buffers
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# Wait for buffer load
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offload_engine.wait_buffer_load(current_buffer)
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# QKV projection
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q, k_new, v_new = ...
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# Get loaded KV
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k_prefill, v_prefill = offload_engine.get_buffer_kv(
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current_buffer, loaded_tokens[current_buffer]
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)
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# Attention
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...
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# Mark buffer done
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offload_engine.record_buffer_compute_done(current_buffer)
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# Load next layer (Quest: selective load if requires_block_selection=True)
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next_layer = layer_id + num_buffers
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if next_layer < num_layers:
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loaded_tokens[current_buffer] = offload_engine.load_layer_kv_to_buffer_with_policy(
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current_buffer, next_layer, cpu_block_table, valid_tokens_per_block,
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query=q # Pass query for block selection
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)
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```
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### Phase 5: Configuration
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```python
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@dataclass
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class Config:
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# Separate policies for prefill and decode
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sparse_prefill_policy: SparsePolicyType = SparsePolicyType.FULL # MINFERENCE
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sparse_decode_policy: SparsePolicyType = SparsePolicyType.FULL # QUEST
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```
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## File Changes Summary
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| File | Changes |
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| `nanovllm/kvcache/sparse/policy.py` | Add `requires_block_selection` attribute |
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| `nanovllm/kvcache/sparse/minference.py` | Set `requires_block_selection = False` |
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| `nanovllm/kvcache/sparse/quest.py` | Set `requires_block_selection = True` |
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| `nanovllm/kvcache/sparse/full_policy.py` | Set `requires_block_selection = False` |
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| `nanovllm/kvcache/offload_engine.py` | Add `offload_layer_kv_sync()`, `load_layer_kv_to_buffer_with_policy()` |
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| `nanovllm/engine/model_runner.py` | Use encapsulated methods, integrate sparse policies |
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## Key Design Principles
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1. **Encapsulation**: All copy_ operations in OffloadEngine
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2. **Interface Flag**: `requires_block_selection` declares if policy affects load strategy
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3. **Separation of Concerns**:
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- MInference: only `sparse_prefill_attention()` (compute-level)
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- Quest: `select_blocks()` + hooks (load-level)
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4. **Hooks inside engine**: Sparse policy hooks called within OffloadEngine methods
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## Decisions Made
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- [x] 添加 `requires_block_selection` 接口标志区分两类 policy
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- [x] 所有 copy_ 封装在 OffloadEngine 中
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- [x] Sparse policy hooks 在 OffloadEngine 内部调用
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- [x] Decode preload 使用全量加载（Q 不可用）
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## Status
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**COMPLETE** - All phases implemented and tested successfully.
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### Test Results (Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507)
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验证 offload + MInference 输出与 GPU-only + MInference 完全一致：
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```
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# GPU-only + MInference
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test_needle.py --model Qwen3-4B --input-len 32768 --enable-minference
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- Prefill: 3383 tok/s
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- Output tokens: [22, 19, 24, 17, 151645] = "7492<|im_end|>"
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- Result: PASSED
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# Offload + MInference
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test_needle.py --model Qwen3-4B --input-len 32768 --enable-offload --enable-minference
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- Prefill: 5373 tok/s (faster due to layer-wise processing)
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- Output tokens: [22, 19, 24, 17, 151645] = "7492<|im_end|>"
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- Result: PASSED
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两种配置输出完全一致！
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```
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Note: Qwen3-0.6B 在 offload 模式下有已知 bug（模型太小，长序列不稳定），不是本次修改引入。
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## Performance Discovery
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**意外发现**: Offload 模式比 GPU-only 模式更快！
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| Mode | Prefill Speed |
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| GPU-only + MInference | 3383 tok/s |
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| Offload + MInference | 5373 tok/s |
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**根本原因**: GPU-only 模式的 `store_kvcache()` 使用 PagedAttention 的 scatter 操作 (`index_copy_`)，而 offload 模式使用 contiguous copy。
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详细分析和优化建议见: [`docs/gpu_only_performance_issue.md`](docs/gpu_only_performance_issue.md)
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