netdev - RE: [PATCH net v2] r8169:fix "rtl_counters_cond == 1 (loop: 1000, delay: 10)" log spam.

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Date:	Tue, 23 Feb 2016 07:57:16 +0000
From:	Hau <hau@...ltek.com>
To:	Francois Romieu <romieu@...zoreil.com>
CC:	"netdev@...r.kernel.org" <netdev@...r.kernel.org>,
	nic_swsd <nic_swsd@...ltek.com>,
	"linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: RE: [PATCH net v2] r8169:fix "rtl_counters_cond == 1 (loop: 1000, delay: 10)" log spam.

> Nits:
> 
> - the tp->TxDescArray test provides the required synchronization: see
>   rtl8169_{open/close} and their pm_runtime_{get / put}.
> 
> - ioaddr is not really needed : tp->mmio_addr appears only once and it does
>   not mess the 72..80 cols limit.
> 
> - even if the device can only be automatically runtime suspended some time
>   after a link down event, you may address davem's point regarding stats
>   reliability and move rtl8169_rx_missed + rtl8169_update_counters after
>   rtl8169_net_suspend.

I will submit the new patch according to your advice.

Thanks.

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