Emulex OneConnect be2net cards generating pause frames

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Emulex OneConnect NIC using be2net driver sends a lot of pause frames,
  • be2net network adapter is seen to repeatedly switch between online and offline, known as "link flapping"

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Emulex Corporation OneConnect 10Gb NIC (be3) aka "HP NC55x" network interface card
    • Driver be2net
    • Firmware older than version 4.1.450.7

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