Re: [E1000-devel] ixgbe Linux V. 5.9.4

2020-11-12 Thread Fujinaka, Todd
We won't be accepting this patch for the following reasons: The default has been changed but you will be able to enable those speeds using ethtool now. The default of 2.5G and 5G are OFF because of interoperability issues with certain 10G switches that are confused by 2.5G and 5G and negotiate

[E1000-devel] ixgbe Linux V. 5.9.4

2020-11-12 Thread Dave Bailey
this version added support for 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps auto-negotiation for adapters X550 and later. however, for switches that support these speeds (and so advertise) but /do not/ advertise those modes (e.g. Netgear MS-510TX), the changes don't' suffice, and the adapter reverts to 1 Gb/s speed.