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When was ULP (Ultra Low Power Mode) implemented for Intel Ethernet Adapters for the first time

hellolwl
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It seems that Intel has implemented the ULP (Ultra Low Power Mode) for its Ethernet products since long time ago. For example, In I218 datasheet https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/612/i218-ethernet-connection-datasheet-275854.pdf, I can find  ULP related revision history:

2.2   September 2013  

• Revised section 6.3.1.4.2 (EEE LPI Unsupported Features; added network proxy offload bullet).

• Revised section 6.4 (The Intel® Ethernet Connection I218 Ultra Low Power (ULP); LED tri-state mode bullet).

 

The earlier products like I210-LM may support ULP as well. But just want to know when was ULP (Ultra Low Power Mode) implemented for Intel Ethernet Adapters for the first time. Thanks!

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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,


Thank you for posting in Intel Ethernet Communities. 


We hope you don't mind providing below information before we further check your request. 

1. Can you share the reason why would you like to know when was ULP (Ultra Low Power Mode) implemented for Intel Ethernet Adapters for the first time? This is just for our record purposes

2. When you mentioned 'Intel Ethernet Adapters', are you implying to all of Intel Ethernet Controllers(LAN on motherboard(LOM)) and Adapters (PCIe adapters)


Looking forward to your reply. 


Should there be no response from you, I’ll make sure to reach out after 3 business days.


Best regards, 

Crisselle C.

Intel Customer Support


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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,


Good day!


This is just a follow up for the information we requested for us to proceed checking your query. In case you have questions or clarifications, feel free to let us know.


Looking forward to your reply. 


Should there be no response from you, I’ll make sure to reach out after 3 business days.


Best regards, 

Crisselle C.

Intel Customer Support


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hellolwl
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Hi Crisselle,

 

Thanks for the response! And sorry for replying to you later!

 

1. I can't disclose the details. But we notice some differences in the transition states in terms of port speed when ULP is enabled/disabled. And it may cause some interoperability issue in port speed negotiation.

 

2. I was implying to all of Intel Ethernet Controllers.

 

Thanks again!

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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,


No worries at all, appreciate your effort in sending us a reply. 


Please allow us to further check your query. We will give you an update as soon as there is any findings but no later than 2-3 business days. 


Hoping for your kind patience. 


Best regards,

Crisselle C.

Intel® Customer Support


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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,


We sincerely apologize for the delay on this matter. 


Please be informed that we are still checking this request together with our engineers. Rest assured that we will give you an update as soon as there is any findings but no later than 2-3 business days.


Thank you for your kind understanding. 


Best regards,

Crisselle C.

Intel® Customer Support 


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hellolwl
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Hi Crisselle,

 

No worries, take your time. Thanks!

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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,

 

Thank you for the patience on this matter. Please see below details for the update from our engineering team. 

 

Ultra Low Power (ULP) mode was introduced as part of the 22.3 Release in April, 2017.  Sharing with you the 22.3 Release Readme as a reference and see "What's New" section. Please see attached file.

 

Feel free to let us know if you have questions or clarifications. 

 

Awaiting to your reply.

 

We will reach out after 3 business days in case we don't hear from you. 

 

Best regards,

Crisselle C.

Intel® Customer Support

 

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hellolwl
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Hi Crisselle,

 

Thank you very much!

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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,


You're most welcome. It's been our pleasure helping you out!


Feel free to let us know if there is any other assistance needed for this request so we can check on it. Otherwise, please confirm if its alright to close this request. 


Looking forward to your reply. 


We will follow up after 3 business days in case we don't hear from you. 


Best regards,

Crisselle C.

Intel® Customer Support


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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,


Good day!


This is just a follow up to check if you have additional questions or clarifications on this request. If you do, please let us know and we will be glad to check on it. Otherwise, please confirm if it's alright to close this request. 


Hoping to hear from you soon. 


Should there be no response, we will follow up after 3 business days.


Best regards,

Crisselle C.

Intel® Customer Support


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hellolwl
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Hi Crisselle,

I don't have any further questions. You can close this request. Thanks a lot!

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Caguicla_Intel
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Hello hellolwl,


Thank you for the swift response.


We will now proceed closing this request. Thank you for your time and cooperation throughout the process. Just feel free to post a new question if you may have any other inquiry in the future as this thread will no longer be monitored.


Have an amazing week ahead and stay safe!


Best regards,

Crisselle C.

Intel® Customer Support


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