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>>> >>> + if (!netif_carrier_ok(xdp_ring->vsi->netdev) || >>> + !netif_running(xdp_ring->vsi->netdev)) >>> + return true; ... >> Also, unlikely()? > > Thought about that as well but we played it safe first. I wouldn't like to > resubmit whole series due to this so maybe Tony/Jake could address this > when sending to netdev, or am I asking for too much?:) I can adjust when sending it on to netdev. Thanks, Tony