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| author | Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org> | 2026-09-13 12:27:00 -0700 |
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| committer | Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org> | 2026-09-13 12:27:00 -0700 |
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Merge tag 'trace-v7.3-rc2' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/trace/linux-tracegrafted
Pull tracing fixes from Steven Rostedt:
- Don't destroy user event fields when removal fails
User event fields are destroyed before the event is removed from
visibility. But that can fail leaving the still visible event with no
fields. Move the destroying of the fields to after the event is
successfully removed from visibility.
- Initialize function graph state is fork before calling
copy_exec_state()
For non-CLONE_VM forks, copy_exec_state() allocates a new
task_exec_state. If that allocation fails, ftrace_graph_exit_task()
will free the tasks ret_stack pointer. Since that pointer is still
using the parent's ret_stack, it mistakenly frees the parent's
pointer too.
Call ftrace_graph_init() on the task first which will NULL out the
new tasks's ret_stack and if the copy fails, it will not free
anything.
- Remove FGRAPH_MAX_INDEX
The macro FGRAPH_MAX_INDEX was added but never used. Remove it.
- Save ent_size in function graph printing of nested functions
The function graph tracer needs to look at the next event to see if
the next event is the return of the current function entry. If it is,
it prints a single line:
ktime_get();
Otherwise it prints it like a nested function:
tick_nohz_irq_exit() {
ktime_get();
kcpustat_irq_exit();
}
In order to look at the next event, it must save the current event so
that it has the information to print from it. It saves the event in
the iterator descriptor called "ent". What it doesn't save is the
ent_size of the event which is now used to know if the function graph
arguments are to be printed. The peek doesn't save the size so the
size used happens to be that of the size of the last event that was
seen.
Save the entry event size in the iterator descriptor so that the
correct size is used.
- Fix several errors with freeing data in the histogram code
The histogram code had a lot of leaked or or incorrect accounting
when failures happen. Correct them.
- Fix histogram regression of .percent and .graph modifiers
Up until 6.3 histogram values could have "percent" or "graph"
modifiers that changed how they were printed. But a change that added
restricting histograms values from being strings, stack traces and
other modifiers inadvertently prevented them from using the percent
and graph modifiers, which were legal use cases for values.
Put back the percent and graph modifiers.
- Fix various typos in the comments
- Set the trace_clock before initializing a histogram with clock
argument
The histogram API allows the user to specific which trace clock to
use via a "clock=" string. The histogram is set up first before the
clock is checked. If the passed in clock is not valid, it exits
without fully fixing up the histogram leaving it on the list and a
use-after-free can trigger.
Update the clock argument first and if it fails then exit gracefully
before the histogram trigger is placed on any lists.
- Restore :mod: trailer after parsing in ftrace_set_clr_event
The function ftrace_set_clr_event() modifies the parse string and
needs to put it back to what was passed in. It searches for ":mod:"
via a strsep() but fails to put back the first ':' in the string.
Add back the ':' in the passed in string.
- Take trace_array reference when opening a tracer options file
The options files are dynamically created and some tracers add their
own options. When a tracer adds their own list of options, the
trace_array holding them has an array to hold the list of options for
each tracer. This array increases in size via a krealloc(), and the
new entry gets a newly allocated array to hold the options of the new
tracer being added.
The element in each entry of the tracer's option array holds a
pointer back to the trace_array, a pointer to the tracer it is
associated to, a pointer to the flags of the option.
The issue is that these arrays are freed when the trace_array is
freed when its instance it represents is removed from the instances
directory. There's a race that an open of one of these options files
can happen when the instance is being removed.
Add a new helper function to be called by the open function of the
options file to iterate all existing trace_arrays under a lock and
find the one that has the given option element in one of it's tracer
arrays. If found, then update the associated trace_array's reference
counter to keep it from being freed. If not found, have the open call
return -ENODEV.
- Disable interrupts when acquiring the lock in rb_wake_up_waiters()
The function rb_wake_up_waiters() assumes it will be called in
interrupt context and does not disable irqs when taking
cpu_buffer->reader_lock, which can be called in hard interrupt
context. The issue is in PREEMPT_RT, this function is called in
thread context leaving this lock open to a deadlock.
Take the lock with interrupts disabled.
- Use rcu_assign_pointer() for tmp_ops filter hash
The tmp_ops used in update_ftrace_direct_mod() assigns its
filter_hash field directly, but that field is annotated as __rcu and
sparse complains. Assign it with rcu_assign_pointer()
- Fix use-after-free in enable_trigger_private_data_free()
The trace_event_call is accessed through the event_trigger_data's
trace_event_file pointer to put the trace_event_call on freeing. The
issue is that the trace_event_file data may have been freed already
causing a use-after-free. Add a field to the event_trigger_data that
points directly to the trace_event_call so that it can decrement its
reference directly without needing to go through the
trace_event_file.
- Fix accounting of buffer data remote headers
trace_buffer_desc_size() and trace_remote_alloc_buffer() undercount
the number of pages is needed for the asked for size as it doesn't
take into account the meta data on each page. Add a helper function
to do the calculation properly and use that in these functions.
- Catch nr_page_va overflow in ring_buffer_desc sizing
The number of pages per remote ring buffer is capped by
ring_buffer_desc::nr_page_va (32 bits). A buffer_size large enough to
overflow that field would silently allocate a descriptor smaller than
what was asked for.
- Do not resize the subbuf order if any per_cpu buffer is disabled
The mmapping of ring buffers disables resizing the subbuffers, but it
is done per-cpu whereas the subbuf size change is done for all the
per_cpu buffers under the buffer->mutex. It could change the size of
some while the mapping is happening on others. Have the resize of the
subbuf order check all the per_cpu buffers under the lock to see if
any of them is disabled before starting and causing an inconsistency
between buffers that are being mapped.
* tag 'trace-v7.3-rc2' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/trace/linux-trace: (25 commits)
ring-buffer: Check resize_disabled before publishing the new subbuf order
tracing/remotes: Catch nr_page_va overflow in ring_buffer_desc sizing
tracing/remotes: Account for ring buffer page header in size calculation
tracing: Don't dereference trace_event_file in deferred trigger free
ftrace: Use rcu_assign_pointer() for tmp_ops filter hash
ring-buffer: Acquire the lock with irqsave in rb_wake_up_waiters()
tracing: Take trace_array reference when opening a tracer options file
tracing: Fix ring_buffer_read_page_size() kernel-doc
tracing: Restore :mod: trailer after parsing in ftrace_set_clr_event()
tracing: Fix memory corruption from a "STACKTRACE" histogram key
tracing: Fix memory corruption from the histogram stacktrace modifier
tracing: Undo the registration when enabling the histogram trigger fails
tracing: Take the reference before publishing the named histogram trigger
tracing: Set the trace clock before registering the histogram trigger
tracing: Fix typo "preceeded" in comment
tracing: Fix typo "availabe" in comment
tracing: Let histogram values keep the percent and graph modifiers
tracing: Keep the entry count when the histogram stats allocation fails
tracing: Free histogram the field rejected for a bad modifier
tracing: Free histogram the var ref when its initialization fails
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diff --git a/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/index.rst b/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/index.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..de28a5aee --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/index.rst @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +.. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0 + +Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) Documentation +============================================ + +.. toctree:: + :maxdepth: 2 + + introduction + pse-pi diff --git a/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/introduction.rst b/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/introduction.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e3d3faaef --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/introduction.rst @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +.. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0 + +Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) in IEEE 802.3 Standard +===================================================== + +Overview +-------- + +Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is essential in networks for delivering power +along with data over Ethernet cables. It usually refers to devices like +switches and hubs that supply power to Powered Devices (PDs) such as IP +cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points. + +PSE vs. PoDL PSE +---------------- + +PSE in the IEEE 802.3 standard generally refers to equipment that provides +power alongside data over Ethernet cables, typically associated with Power over +Ethernet (PoE). + +PoDL PSE, or Power over Data Lines PSE, specifically denotes PSEs operating +with single balanced twisted-pair PHYs, as per Clause 104 of IEEE 802.3. PoDL +is significant in contexts like automotive and industrial controls where power +and data delivery over a single pair is advantageous. + +IEEE 802.3-2018 Addendums and Related Clauses +--------------------------------------------- + +Key addenda to the IEEE 802.3-2018 standard relevant to power delivery over +Ethernet are as follows: + +- **802.3af (Approved in 2003-06-12)**: Known as PoE in the market, detailed in + Clause 33, delivering up to 15.4W of power. +- **802.3at (Approved in 2009-09-11)**: Marketed as PoE+, enhancing PoE as + covered in Clause 33, increasing power delivery to up to 30W. +- **802.3bt (Approved in 2018-09-27)**: Known as 4PPoE in the market, outlined + in Clause 33. Type 3 delivers up to 60W, and Type 4 up to 100W. +- **802.3bu (Approved in 2016-12-07)**: Formerly referred to as PoDL, detailed + in Clause 104. Introduces Classes 0 - 9. Class 9 PoDL PSE delivers up to ~65W + +Kernel Naming Convention Recommendations +---------------------------------------- + +For clarity and consistency within the Linux kernel's networking subsystem, the +following naming conventions are recommended: + +- For general PSE (PoE) code, use "c33_pse" key words. For example: + ``enum ethtool_c33_pse_admin_state c33_admin_control;``. + This aligns with Clause 33, encompassing various PoE forms. + +- For PoDL PSE - specific code, use "podl_pse". For example: + ``enum ethtool_podl_pse_admin_state podl_admin_control;`` to differentiate + PoDL PSE settings according to Clause 104. + +Summary of Clause 33: Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Power via Media Dependent Interface (MDI) +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Clause 33 of the IEEE 802.3 standard defines the functional and electrical +characteristics of Powered Device (PD) and Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE). +These entities enable power delivery using the same generic cabling as for data +transmission, integrating power with data communication for devices such as +10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T. + +Summary of Clause 104: Power over Data Lines (PoDL) of Single Balanced Twisted-Pair Ethernet +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Clause 104 of the IEEE 802.3 standard delineates the functional and electrical +characteristics of PoDL Powered Devices (PDs) and PoDL Power Sourcing Equipment +(PSEs). These are designed for use with single balanced twisted-pair Ethernet +Physical Layers. In this clause, 'PSE' refers specifically to PoDL PSE, and +'PD' to PoDL PD. The key intent is to provide devices with a unified interface +for both data and the power required to process this data over a single +balanced twisted-pair Ethernet connection. diff --git a/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/pse-pi.rst b/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/pse-pi.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5cad14fed --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/networking/pse-pd/pse-pi.rst @@ -0,0 +1,301 @@ +.. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0 + +PSE Power Interface (PSE PI) Documentation +========================================== + +The Power Sourcing Equipment Power Interface (PSE PI) plays a pivotal role in +the architecture of Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems. It is essentially a +blueprint that outlines how one or multiple power sources are connected to the +eight-pin modular jack, commonly known as the Ethernet RJ45 port. This +connection scheme is crucial for enabling the delivery of power alongside data +over Ethernet cables. + +Documentation and Standards +--------------------------- + +The IEEE 802.3 standard provides detailed documentation on the PSE PI. +Specifically: + +- Section "33.2.3 PI pin assignments" covers the pin assignments for PoE + systems that utilize two pairs for power delivery. +- Section "145.2.4 PSE PI" addresses the configuration for PoE systems that + deliver power over all four pairs of an Ethernet cable. + +PSE PI and Single Pair Ethernet +------------------------------- + +Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) represents a different approach to Ethernet +connectivity, utilizing just one pair of conductors for both data and power +transmission. Unlike the configurations detailed in the PSE PI for standard +Ethernet, which can involve multiple power sourcing arrangements across four or +two pairs of wires, SPE operates on a simpler model due to its single-pair +design. As a result, the complexities of choosing between alternative pin +assignments for power delivery, as described in the PSE PI for multi-pair +Ethernet, are not applicable to SPE. + +Understanding PSE PI +-------------------- + +The Power Sourcing Equipment Power Interface (PSE PI) is a framework defining +how Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) delivers power to Powered Devices (PDs) over +Ethernet cables. It details two main configurations for power delivery, known +as Alternative A and Alternative B, which are distinguished not only by their +method of power transmission but also by the implications for polarity and data +transmission direction. + +Alternative A and B Overview +---------------------------- + +- **Alternative A:** Utilizes RJ45 conductors 1, 2, 3 and 6. In either case of + networks 10/100BaseT or 1G/2G/5G/10GBaseT, the pairs used are carrying data. + The power delivery's polarity in this alternative can vary based on the MDI + (Medium Dependent Interface) or MDI-X (Medium Dependent Interface Crossover) + configuration. + +- **Alternative B:** Utilizes RJ45 conductors 4, 5, 7 and 8. In case of + 10/100BaseT network the pairs used are spare pairs without data and are less + influenced by data transmission direction. This is not the case for + 1G/2G/5G/10GBaseT network. Alternative B includes two configurations with + different polarities, known as variant X and variant S, to accommodate + different network requirements and device specifications. + +Table 145-3 PSE Pinout Alternatives +----------------------------------- + +The following table outlines the pin configurations for both Alternative A and +Alternative B. + ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| Conductor | Alternative A | Alternative A | Alternative B | Alternative B | +| | (MDI-X) | (MDI) | (X) | (S) | ++============+===================+=================+=================+=================+ +| 1 | Negative V | Positive V | - | - | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| 2 | Negative V | Positive V | - | - | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| 3 | Positive V | Negative V | - | - | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| 4 | - | - | Negative V | Positive V | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| 5 | - | - | Negative V | Positive V | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| 6 | Positive V | Negative V | - | - | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| 7 | - | - | Positive V | Negative V | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ +| 8 | - | - | Positive V | Negative V | ++------------+-------------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ + +.. note:: + - "Positive V" and "Negative V" indicate the voltage polarity for each pin. + - "-" indicates that the pin is not used for power delivery in that + specific configuration. + +PSE PI compatibilities +---------------------- + +The following table outlines the compatibility between the pinout alternative +and the 1000/2.5G/5G/10GBaseT in the PSE 2 pairs connection. + ++---------+---------------+---------------------+-----------------------+ +| Variant | Alternative | Power Feeding Type | Compatibility with | +| | (A/B) | (Direct/Phantom) | 1000/2.5G/5G/10GBaseT | ++=========+===============+=====================+=======================+ +| 1 | A | Phantom | Yes | ++---------+---------------+---------------------+-----------------------+ +| 2 | B | Phantom | Yes | ++---------+---------------+---------------------+-----------------------+ +| 3 | B | Direct | No | ++---------+---------------+---------------------+-----------------------+ + +.. note:: + - "Direct" indicate a variant where the power is injected directly to pairs + without using magnetics in case of spare pairs. + - "Phantom" indicate power path over coils/magnetics as it is done for + Alternative A variant. + +In case of PSE 4 pairs, a PSE supporting only 10/100BaseT (which mean Direct +Power on pinout Alternative B) is not compatible with a 4 pairs +1000/2.5G/5G/10GBaseT. + +PSE Power Interface (PSE PI) Connection Diagram +----------------------------------------------- + +The diagram below illustrates the connection architecture between the RJ45 +port, the Ethernet PHY (Physical Layer), and the PSE PI (Power Sourcing +Equipment Power Interface), demonstrating how power and data are delivered +simultaneously through an Ethernet cable. The RJ45 port serves as the physical +interface for these connections, with each of its eight pins connected to both +the Ethernet PHY for data transmission and the PSE PI for power delivery. + +.. code-block:: + + +--------------------------+ + | | + | RJ45 Port | + | | + +--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+ +-------------+ + 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| | | + | | | | | | | o-------------------+ | + | | | | | | o--|-------------------+ +<--- PSE 1 + | | | | | o--|--|-------------------+ | + | | | | o--|--|--|-------------------+ | + | | | o--|--|--|--|-------------------+ PSE PI | + | | o--|--|--|--|--|-------------------+ | + | o--|--|--|--|--|--|-------------------+ +<--- PSE 2 (optional) + o--|--|--|--|--|--|--|-------------------+ | + | | | | | | | | | | + +--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+ +-------------+ + | | + | Ethernet PHY | + | | + +--------------------------+ + +Simple PSE PI Configuration for Alternative A +--------------------------------------------- + +The diagram below illustrates a straightforward PSE PI (Power Sourcing +Equipment Power Interface) configuration designed to support the Alternative A +setup for Power over Ethernet (PoE). This implementation is tailored to provide +power delivery through the data-carrying pairs of an Ethernet cable, suitable +for either MDI or MDI-X configurations, albeit supporting one variation at a +time. + +.. code-block:: + + +-------------+ + | PSE PI | + 8 -----+ +-------------+ + 7 -----+ Rail 1 | + 6 -----+------+----------------------+ + 5 -----+ | | + 4 -----+ | Rail 2 | PSE 1 + 3 -----+------/ +------------+ + 2 -----+--+-------------/ | + 1 -----+--/ +-------------+ + | + +-------------+ + +In this configuration: + +- Pins 1 and 2, as well as pins 3 and 6, are utilized for power delivery in + addition to data transmission. This aligns with the standard wiring for + 10/100BaseT Ethernet networks where these pairs are used for data. +- Rail 1 and Rail 2 represent the positive and negative voltage rails, with + Rail 1 connected to pins 1 and 2, and Rail 2 connected to pins 3 and 6. + More advanced PSE PI configurations may include integrated or external + switches to change the polarity of the voltage rails, allowing for + compatibility with both MDI and MDI-X configurations. + +More complex PSE PI configurations may include additional components, to support +Alternative B, or to provide additional features such as power management, or +additional power delivery capabilities such as 2-pair or 4-pair power delivery. + +.. code-block:: + + +-------------+ + | PSE PI | + | +---+ + 8 -----+--------+ | +-------------+ + 7 -----+--------+ | Rail 1 | + 6 -----+--------+ +-----------------+ + 5 -----+--------+ | | + 4 -----+--------+ | Rail 2 | PSE 1 + 3 -----+--------+ +----------------+ + 2 -----+--------+ | | + 1 -----+--------+ | +-------------+ + | +---+ + +-------------+ + +Device Tree Configuration: Describing PSE PI Configurations +----------------------------------------------------------- + +The necessity for a separate PSE PI node in the device tree is influenced by +the intricacy of the Power over Ethernet (PoE) system's setup. Here are +descriptions of both simple and complex PSE PI configurations to illustrate +this decision-making process: + +**Simple PSE PI Configuration:** +In a straightforward scenario, the PSE PI setup involves a direct, one-to-one +connection between a single PSE controller and an Ethernet port. This setup +typically supports basic PoE functionality without the need for dynamic +configuration or management of multiple power delivery modes. For such simple +configurations, detailing the PSE PI within the existing PSE controller's node +may suffice, as the system does not encompass additional complexity that +warrants a separate node. The primary focus here is on the clear and direct +association of power delivery to a specific Ethernet port. + +**Complex PSE PI Configuration:** +Contrastingly, a complex PSE PI setup may encompass multiple PSE controllers or +auxiliary circuits that collectively manage power delivery to one Ethernet +port. Such configurations might support a range of PoE standards and require +the capability to dynamically configure power delivery based on the operational +mode (e.g., PoE2 versus PoE4) or specific requirements of connected devices. In +these instances, a dedicated PSE PI node becomes essential for accurately +documenting the system architecture. This node would serve to detail the +interactions between different PSE controllers, the support for various PoE +modes, and any additional logic required to coordinate power delivery across +the network infrastructure. + +**Guidance:** + +For simple PSE setups, including PSE PI information in the PSE controller node +might suffice due to the straightforward nature of these systems. However, +complex configurations, involving multiple components or advanced PoE features, +benefit from a dedicated PSE PI node. This method adheres to IEEE 802.3 +specifications, improving documentation clarity and ensuring accurate +representation of the PoE system's complexity. + +PSE PI Node: Essential Information +---------------------------------- + +The PSE PI (Power Sourcing Equipment Power Interface) node in a device tree can +include several key pieces of information critical for defining the power +delivery capabilities and configurations of a PoE (Power over Ethernet) system. +Below is a list of such information, along with explanations for their +necessity and reasons why they might not be found within a PSE controller node: + +1. **Powered Pairs Configuration** + + - *Description:* Identifies the pairs used for power delivery in the + Ethernet cable. + - *Necessity:* Essential to ensure the correct pairs are powered according + to the board's design. + - *PSE Controller Node:* Typically lacks details on physical pair usage, + focusing on power regulation. + +2. **Polarity of Powered Pairs** + + - *Description:* Specifies the polarity (positive or negative) for each + powered pair. + - *Necessity:* Critical for safe and effective power transmission to PDs. + - *PSE Controller Node:* Polarity management may exceed the standard + functionalities of PSE controllers. + +3. **PSE Cells Association** + + - *Description:* Details the association of PSE cells with Ethernet ports or + pairs in multi-cell configurations. + - *Necessity:* Allows for optimized power resource allocation in complex + systems. + - *PSE Controller Node:* Controllers may not manage cell associations + directly, focusing instead on power flow regulation. + +4. **Support for PoE Standards** + + - *Description:* Lists the PoE standards and configurations supported by the + system. + - *Necessity:* Ensures system compatibility with various PDs and adherence + to industry standards. + - *PSE Controller Node:* Specific capabilities may depend on the overall PSE + PI design rather than the controller alone. Multiple PSE cells per PI + do not necessarily imply support for multiple PoE standards. + +5. **Protection Mechanisms** + + - *Description:* Outlines additional protection mechanisms, such as + overcurrent protection and thermal management. + - *Necessity:* Provides extra safety and stability, complementing PSE + controller protections. + - *PSE Controller Node:* Some protections may be implemented via + board-specific hardware or algorithms external to the controller. |
