Re: [PATCH] arm: clk: Add ETH switch clock description for vf610 SoC

[Andrew Lunn]

> > Seems like a reasonable compromise. You would only load this driver if
> > you intend to make use of the switch...
> 
> Yes, the main use case would be the switch (after bridge ... command
> called).
> 
> However, until then we shall? have port separation.

Yes. The model Linux uses is that the ports are individual interfaces
to start with. We should keep to that model.

> > MoreThanIP is now part of Synopsys. I wounder if this IP now exists in
> > other SoCs? The press release however suggests Synopsys was
> > interesting in the high speed interfaces, not a two ports Fast
> > Ethernet switch.
> 
> I would need some detailed documentation....

Which is probably not available. You might be able to get some clues
from the Freescale datasheets, if they have kept the address spaces
separated. I don't see it as a strong requirement, given how old this
IP is, and the limited interest in supporting it over the years, My
guess is, nobody else uses it.

	Andrew