Created attachment 315969 [details] qla2xxx: qla84xxx: Fix 128Kb limitation in netlink messages; Description of problem: The patch under https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=456900 adds support for Netlink Messages to configure QLA84XX. However the linux implementation of Netlink limits the message size to 128Kb. This patch overcomes that limitation. Also this syncs up the private netlink to the format which is proposed upstream. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Send netlink messages over 128Kb size (example load qla84xx firmware). Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
Created attachment 316114 [details] version submitted to rhkl minor fixes to apply cleanly to RHEL 5.3
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in kernel-2.6.18-115.el5 You can download this test kernel from http://people.redhat.com/dzickus/el5
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patch verified in 2.6.18-123.el5
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0225.html