Re: [PATCH] sd: Reduce log level to KERN_NOTICE for missing caching mode page

[Alain Kalker <a.c.kalker@gmail.com>]

On 06/02/2014 12:46 PM, Alain Kalker wrote:
> Reduce the lernel log level to KERN_NOTICE for messages related
> to a missing caching mode page.
>
> Reasons why I think this change is justified:
> - The condition is non-fatal; the existing workaround assumes
>    a write through cache. Although this reduces write performance,
>    it doesn't limit functionality in any way.
> - The current log level suggests that immediate action is
>    required, however, as it is a hardware limitation, there is
>    nothing much the user can do about it besides replacing the
>    affected hardware.
whoops, confused that one with KERN_ALERT, sorry about that.

Will reword, rebase and repost.
> - The current situation breaks quiet boot (kernel commandline
>    parameter 'quiet'), and may trip log monitoring software
>    unneccessarily, either on every boot or whenever an affected
>    external device is plugged in.
>
> Signed-off-by: Alain Kalker <a.c.kalker@gmail.com>