ice driver reports : "The module's power requirements exceed the device's power supply. Cannot start link"

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • dmesg log buffer shows ice <busid>: The module's power requirements exceed the device's power supply. Cannot start link
  • Why E810-C QSFP ports are down and showing NO-CARRIER flag in ip command despite cable is connected ?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and above.
  • Intel Corporation Ethernet Controller E810-C for QSFP.
  • ice driver.

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