Re: [RFC v3 0/6] networking: address root block upon initialization

From: Stephen Hemminger
Date: Mon Mar 03 2014 - 20:44:30 EST


On Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:05:18 -0800
"Luis R. Rodriguez" <mcgrof@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 2:46 PM, Luis R. Rodriguez
> <mcgrof@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > From: "Luis R. Rodriguez" <mcgrof@xxxxxxxx>
>
> <-- snip -->
>
> > As I tested using the root block preference I noticed that if a net_device
> > slave under the bridge gets the designated root port prior to setting in
> > userspace the root_block feature enabling the feature won't kick the
> > bridge to remove that net_device from the designated port. I addressed
> > that issue and also upkeeping the initial random MAC address given to
> > the bridge as if othwerwise we'd end up with a zero MAC address bridge
> > if we root block all ports. I have only done local tests I'd appreciate a
> > bit more wide test coverage and review.
>
>
> Stephen,
>
> I should note that even if we discard patches 4-6 patches for an
> alternative implementation patches 1-3 should still be applicable for
> review. Let me know what you think of those.
>
> Luis
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I agree with 0-3 as normal improvements.
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