[dpdk-dev] [PATCH v4] doc: add i40e recommended matching list
Xiaoyun Li
xiaoyun.li at intel.com
Wed Jul 25 05:27:35 CEST 2018
Add suggested DPDK/kernel driver/firmware version matching list for i40e.
Signed-off-by: Xiaoyun Li <xiaoyun.li at intel.com>
Acked-by: Beilei Xing <beilei.xing at intel.com>
---
doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1 file changed, 30 insertions(+)
---
v4:
* Add statement that the detail can refer to the release notes.
v3:
* Polish the title and commit log.
v2:
* Polish the title and section name.
diff --git a/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst b/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst
index d5b02c9..65d87f8 100644
--- a/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst
+++ b/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst
@@ -58,6 +58,36 @@ Prerequisites
- Upgrade the NVM/FW version following the `Intel® Ethernet NVM Update Tool Quick Usage Guide for Linux
<https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/embedded/products/networking/nvm-update-tool-quick-linux-usage-guide.html>`_ and `Intel® Ethernet NVM Update Tool: Quick Usage Guide for EFI <https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/embedded/products/networking/nvm-update-tool-quick-efi-usage-guide.html>`_ if needed.
+Recommended Matching List
+-------------------------
+
+It is highly recommended to upgrade the i40e kernel driver and firmware to
+avoid the compatibility issues with i40e PMD. Here is the suggested matching
+list which has been tested and verified. The detailed information can refer
+to chapter Tested Platforms/Tested NICs in release notes.
+
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | DPDK version | Kernel driver version | Firmware version |
+ +==============+=======================+==================+
+ | 18.05 | 2.4.6 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 18.02 | 2.4.3 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.11 | 2.1.26 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.08 | 2.0.19 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.05 | 1.5.23 | 5.05 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.02 | 1.5.23 | 5.05 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 16.11 | 1.5.23 | 5.05 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 16.07 | 1.4.25 | 5.04 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 16.04 | 1.4.25 | 5.02 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+
Pre-Installation Configuration
------------------------------
--
2.7.4
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