Re: [PATCH] libata: warn if speed limited due to 40-wire cable (v2)

[Bill Davidsen]

Alan Cox wrote:
> > it seems broken to manipulate xfer_mask after returning from the 
> > driver's ->mode_filter hook.
> >
> > this patch is more than just a speed-limited warning printk, afaics
>
> I actually suggested that order because the only way the printk can be
> done correctly is for it to be the very last test made. Since the mode
> filter is not told what mode will be used but just subtracts modes that
> are not allowed this should be safe.

Far better to have a drive which works slowly than one which works 
unreliably.

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Bill Davidsen <davidsen@xxxxxxx>
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