Re: [PATCH net-next] net: dsa: mv88e6xxx: avoid some redundant vtu load/purge operations

From: Rasmus Villemoes
Date: Tue Jul 23 2019 - 10:09:16 EST


On 23/07/2019 15.40, Andrew Lunn wrote:
> On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 11:37:26PM +0000, Rasmus Villemoes wrote:
>> We have an ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) setup involving
>> mv88e6250 switches which we're in the process of switching to a BSP
>> based on the mainline driver. Breaking any link in the ring works as
>> expected, with the ring reconfiguring itself quickly and traffic
>> continuing with almost no noticable drops. However, when plugging back
>> the cable, we see 5+ second stalls.
>
> Hi Rasmus
>
> I would prefer Vivien reviews this patch. But he is away at the
> moment. Are you O.K. to wait a few days?

Sure, no rush.

Rasmus