Re: [PATCH] PCI: Check for PCIe downtraining conditions

From: Sinan Kaya
Date: Thu May 31 2018 - 13:11:31 EST


On 5/31/2018 12:49 PM, Alex G. wrote:
>> bw_cap = pcie_bandwidth_capable(dev, &speed_cap, &width_cap);
>> bw_avail = pcie_bandwidth_available(dev, &limiting_dev, &speed, &width, *parent*);
> That's confusing. I'd expect _capable() and _available() to be
> symmetrical. They either both look at one link only, or both go down to
> the root port. Though it seems _capable() is link-local, and
> _available() is down to root port.
>

As you know, link speed is a qualification of two devices speed capability.
Both speed and width parameters get negotiated by two devices during TS1 and TS2
ordered set exchange.

You need to see what your link partner can support in available function() vs.
what this device can do in bandwidth() function.

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Sinan Kaya
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