Re: [PATCH RFC net-next 3/3] net: dsa: mxl862xx: add devlink flash_update and info_get
From: Andrew Lunn
Date: Wed Jul 08 2026 - 13:30:05 EST
> + * The flash process takes approximately 15 minutes. Progress is
> + * reported via devlink status notifications. After a successful (or
> + * failed) flash the driver reprobes the device automatically.
Have you tested the failed use case?
I assume if the firmware in the flash is invalid, the bootloader does
not boot it, and it remains in the bootloader waiting for another
attempt. Does this DSA driver still load, so devlink can be used to
try again?
Andrew