Which Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 kernel introduces support for the Solarflare Flareon SFN8522 adapter?
Environment
Solarflare Flareon SFN8522 server adapter
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8
Issue
If I wish to use the Solarflare Flareon SFN8522 server adapter in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 system, what is the earliest GA or errata kernel that contains full support for the device?
Resolution
Errata kernel 2.6.32-642.13.1.el6, which was released for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8, is the earliest kernel that contains full support for the Solarflare Flareon SFN8522 server adapter. Please install this kernel version or newer when running the SFN8522 card in a system.
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