What's the meaning of port.tx_dropped_link_down for ethtool counter for intel XL710-QDA2

[kaka]

Hi 

I am using Intel XL710 for SRIOV.

I am seeing the ethtool  counter of port.tx_dropped_link_down is increasing and yesterday the server got link flap for several times.

7/6   port.tx_dropped_link_down: 10601
7/9　port.tx_dropped_link_down: 18021

I am wondering if there is a relationship between counter  port.tx_dropped_link_down and link down.

Do someone knows the meaning of port.tx_dropped_link_down?

I didn't find any valid information about this

Thank you

[Mike_Intel]

Hello kaka,

Thank you for posting in Intel Ethernet Communities. 

First of all, we apologize for the delay in our response.

We are now done with the system upgrade and we are glad to continue assisting you.

For us to further check the issue, please provide the following details.

1. What is your OS?
2. Are you noticing any performance issue?
3. Can you send the whole result of Ethtool?

If you have questions, please let us know. In case we do not hear from you, we will make a follow up after 3 workings days. Thank you.

Best regards,

Michael L.

Intel Customer Support Technicians

[Mike_Intel]

Hello kaka,

I just want to make a follow up on the information that I requested below for me to assist you.

1. What is your OS?
2. Are you noticing any performance issue?
3. Can you send the whole result of Ethtool?

If you have questions, please let us know. In case we do not hear from you, we will make a follow up after 3 workings days. Thank you.

Best regards,

Michael L.

Intel Customer Support Technicians

[Mike_Intel]

Hello kaka,

I am just sending another follow up on the information that I requested. 

Since we have not heard back from you, I need to close this inquiry. 

If you need further assistance, please post a new question. 

Best regards,

Michael L.

Intel Customer Support Technicians