There is an increase in number of issues related to supported cables and modules, this link and note can help users identify or narrow down the issues.
Signed-off-by: Xiaolong Ye <xiaolong...@intel.com> --- doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst b/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst index cc8724a19..d6e578eda 100644 --- a/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst +++ b/doc/guides/nics/i40e.rst @@ -59,6 +59,21 @@ 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. +- For information about supported media, please refer to this document: `Intel® Ethernet Controller X710/XXV710/XL710 Feature Support Matrix + <http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/release-notes/xl710-ethernet-controller-feature-matrix.pdf>`_. + + .. Note:: + + * Some adapters based on the Intel(R) Ethernet Controller 700 Series only + support Intel Ethernet Optics modules. On these adapters, other modules are not + supported and will not function. + + * For connections based on Intel(R) Ethernet Controller 700 Series, + support is dependent on your system board. Please see your vendor for details. + + * In all cases Intel recommends using Intel Ethernet Optics; other modules + may function but are not validated by Intel. Contact Intel for supported media types. + Recommended Matching List ------------------------- -- 2.17.1
