[libata] Prevent interface errors with Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex
authorDaniel J Blueman <daniel@quora.org>
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:22:37 +0000 (12:22 +0800)
committerJeff Garzik <jgarzik@redhat.com>
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:34:42 +0000 (14:34 -0400)
commitc531077f40abc9f2129c4c83a30b3f8d6ce1c0e7
tree5cd1425d4f2303d1fb2271a9bbeafcdf59f2861e
parent91e4d5a1d7d11ca0b08803a11cb8dc866d2d611f
[libata] Prevent interface errors with Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex

When using my Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex eSATAp external disk enclosure,
interface errors are always seen until 1.5Gbps is negotiated [1]. This
occurs using any disk in the enclosure, and when the disk is connected
directly with a generic passive eSATAp cable, we see stable 3Gbps
operation as expected.

Blacklist 3Gbps mode to avoid dataloss and the ~30s delay bus reset
and renegotiation incurs.

Signed-off-by: Daniel J Blueman <daniel@quora.org>
Signed-off-by: Jeff Garzik <jgarzik@redhat.com>
drivers/ata/libata-core.c