some questions about __get_vm_area_node

[vichy]

Hi all:
I have a question about __get_vm_area_node.
Q. Why we announce "static struct vmap_area *va;" instead of "struct
vmap_area *va;"
I cannot see is there any benefit to take this variable as static.

Thanks for your help in advance.
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