Re: [PATCH net-next v3 3/7] net: add framework to support Ethernet PSE and PDs devices

From: Andrew Lunn
Date: Sat Aug 27 2022 - 12:40:42 EST


On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 07:10:29AM +0200, Oleksij Rempel wrote:
> This framework was create with intention to provide support for Ethernet PSE
> (Power Sourcing Equipment) and PDs (Powered Device).
>
> At current step this patch implements generic PSE support for PoDL (Power over
> Data Lines 802.3bu) specification with reserving name space for PD devices as
> well.
>
> This framework can be extended to support 802.3af and 802.3at "Power via the
> Media Dependent Interface" (or PoE/Power over Ethernet)
>
> Signed-off-by: Oleksij Rempel <o.rempel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Reviewed-by: Andrew Lunn <andrew@xxxxxxx>

Andrew