We only validate the latest firmware with the latest driver. I would think that using a newer driver with older firmware might work, but using a newer firmware with an older driver sounds less likely to work well.
Keep in mind that we're releasing new bug fixes with the newer drivers and firmware and I would strongly suggest you update both. In any case, we only guarantee the latest firmware with the latest driver and, as they say, YMMV. Todd Fujinaka Software Application Engineer Networking Division (ND) Intel Corporation todd.fujin...@intel.com (503) 712-4565 -----Original Message----- From: M.R. [mailto:marianrob...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:00 AM To: e1000-devel@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [E1000-devel] i40e driver vs firmware compatibility Hello, 1. I would like to learn whether the XL710 firmware is backward compatible.2. What to look for in case of incompatibility of driver vs firmware? Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ E1000-devel mailing list E1000-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/e1000-devel To learn more about Intel® Ethernet, visit http://communities.intel.com/community/wired
