[ 057/108] [libata] Prevent interface errors with Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex

Ben Hutchings
2012-10-07T23:23:19Z

From: Daniel J Blueman <daniel@quora.org>

commit c531077f40abc9f2129c4c83a30b3f8d6ce1c0e7 upstream.

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>
Signed-off-by: Ben Hutchings <ben@decadent.org.uk>
---
drivers/ata/libata-core.c | 1 +
1 file changed, 1 insertion(+)

diff --git a/drivers/ata/libata-core.c b/drivers/ata/libata-core.c
index c14f88c..95a656f 100644
--- a/drivers/ata/libata-core.c
+++ b/drivers/ata/libata-core.c
@@ -4129,6 +4129,7 @@ static const struct ata_blacklist_entry ata_device_blacklist [] = {

/* Devices which aren't very happy with higher link speeds */
{ "WD My Book", NULL, ATA_HORKAGE_1_5_GBPS, },
+ { "Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex", NULL, ATA_HORKAGE_1_5_GBPS, },

/*
* Devices which choke on SETXFER. Applies only if both the