ixgbe: fix link test when connected to 1Gbps link partner
This patch is a partial reverse of:
commit
cf26280e6120cbbdb688cf10065cc44941dc88ce
Author: Jacob Keller <jacob.e.keller@intel.com>
Date: Thu Nov 8 07:07:08 2012 +0000
ixgbe: ethtool ixgbe_diag_test cleanup
Specifically forcing the laser before the link check can lead to
inconsistent results because it does not guarantee that the link will be
negotiated correctly. Such is the case when dual speed SFP+ module is
connected to a gigabit link partner.
Signed-off-by: Emil Tantilov <emil.s.tantilov@intel.com>
Tested-by: Phil Schmitt <phillip.j.schmitt@intel.com>
Signed-off-by: Jeff Kirsher <jeffrey.t.kirsher@intel.com>