@@ -28,31 +28,28 @@ Linux distribution support
2828AMD Solarflare(TM) X4 Series Ethernet Adapter
2929---------------------------------------------
3030
31- This release adds support for the X4 adapter. The following features will
32- benefit from improved support in future versions of Onload:
31+ This release adds support for the X4 adapter.
3332
34- - NIC reset is not handled. A driver reload is required post reset.
35- - Filter handling when interfaces change state does not operate correctly .
33+ - NIC reset: A driver reload is required following an adapter reset.
34+ - Filter re-insertion when interfaces change state is not supported .
3635- Shared queues (shrub) have associated recommendations for effective use.
3736
3837X4 Datapath Restrictions
3938------------------------
4039
41- - The Wire Order API (WODA) is only guaranteed to operate correctly where
42- only the Enterprise RX path is selected (EF_RX_DATAPATH=enterprise)
40+ - The Wire Order API (WODA) is only guaranteed when only the Enterprise RX path
41+ is selected (EF_RX_DATAPATH=enterprise)
4342- Application clustering (SO_REUSEPORT/EF_CLUSTER_SIZE) is only supported with
4443 EF_RX_DATAPATH=enterprise
4544- Sharing an event queue between multiple VIs is not supported when using the
46- express datapath. This limitation also applies to X3 network cards.
45+ express datapath. This applies to X3 and X4 network cards.
4746
4847X4 Diagnostics
4948--------------
5049
5150The onload_shrubdump tool provides diagnostic information from shared
52- reusable buffer controllers but the format of its output cannot be
53- relied upon to be consistent between this release and future releases.
54- The debug logging behaviour of the controllers themselves is also subject to
55- change.
51+ reusable buffer controllers. Its output format and debug logging may change
52+ in future releases.
5653
5754X4 Known Issues
5855---------------
@@ -149,12 +146,11 @@ Please note that when using SDCI with steering tags, a NIC reset may result in
149146incorrect steering tags being used, which may degrade performance.
150147
151148
152- X2 Rx Timestamping with very old firmware versions
153- --------------------------------------------------
149+ X2 Rx Timestamping with v7.1 firmware or older
150+ ----------------------------------------------
154151
155- A workaround for handling v7.1 firmware on X2 has been removed, which would
156- lead to inaccurate timestamps if that firmware was in use. Anyone using this
157- outdated firmware should update to a supported version.
152+ Using firmware version v7.1 or older with this release will lead to
153+ inaccurate timestamps. Updating to a recent firmware version addresses this.
158154
159155
160156Indirect Branch Tracking (IBT) Incompatibility
@@ -193,13 +189,6 @@ A future feature release MAY drop the provision of an OS-independent
193189RPM and source DEB) are recommended for the best installation experience.
194190Docker images are also available via the Onload Operator v3.0 for Kubernetes.
195191
196- Operating System package formats and their tools provide the best integration
197- for user systems and allow dependencies between Onload, related components
198- (TCP Direct, the control plane, sfc net driver, sfptpd) and the Operating
199- System itself to be resolved clearly and reliably. The OS-independent
200- 'tarball' method requires more attention to detailed preparatory instructions
201- in the user guide.
202- 203192Please contact your sales or support representative if you have any feedback
204193on this proposed change in direction for packaging support.
205194
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