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Subject: RE: [PATCH] ixgbe: Add support for firmware update
Thread-Topic: [PATCH] ixgbe: Add support for firmware update
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:12:58 +0000
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> I would also think about why Intel has not submitted this code before?
> Maybe because it does things the wrong way? Please look at how other
> Ethernet drivers support firmware. Is it the same? It might be you need t=
o
> throw away this code and reimplement it to mainline standards, maybe usin=
g
> devlink flash, or ethtool -f.

See Jacob's reply for details.
=20
> One additional question. Is the firmware part of linux-firmware? Given th=
is is
> Intel, i expect the firmware is distributeable, but have they distributed=
 it?

It is the Intel 10G NIC firmware embedded into HPE firmware update packages=
 and redistributed to the end user.

Thanks,
Richard