RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: [net-next PATCH v3 3/9] octeontx2-pf: Create representor netdev

[Geethasowjanya Akula]

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> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: [net-next PATCH v3 3/9] octeontx2-pf: Create
> representor netdev
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> Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 06:13:56PM CEST, gakula@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
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> >> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [net-next PATCH v3 3/9] octeontx2-pf: Create
> >> representor netdev
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> >> - Sun, Apr 28, 2024 at 12:53:06PM CEST, gakula@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >> >Adds initial devlink support to set/get the switchdev mode.
> >> >Representor netdevs are created for each rvu devices when the switch
> >> >mode is set to 'switchdev'. These netdevs are be used to control and
> >> >configure VFs.
> >> >
> >> >Signed-off-by: Geetha sowjanya <gakula@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>
> >>
> >> Are you still missing creating of devlink port as I requested? Why?
> >Sorry I missed your comment on earlier patchset.
> >Wrt adding devlink port support, our plan is to get the initial patchset
> reviewed and then add 'devlink port' support.
> 
> You need to do it in this patchset. Rep netdev without devlink port is
> unacceptable from my perspective. Thanks!
Ok. Will add devlink port support and submit next version.
> 
> 
> >Will submit 'devlink port' support as a follow-up patch series.