hfi1 kernel module fails to load properly from the initramfs due to missing firmware

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

If the hfi1 module is present in the initramfs without firmware being included, it gets loaded in a non-working state from the initramfs during the early boot and remains non-functioning until it is re-loaded manually when the real root is mounted and the firmware files become available.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • InfiniBand hardware that uses hfi1 kernel module

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