At least for now In-Field Scan is focused on Intel server processors and the needs of hyperscalers, OEMs, and other large Intel Linux server deployments rather than for client products. Intel IFS tests could be carried out prior to deploying new systems/servers into production or routinely carrying out said tests over the duration of the system's lifespan to ensure no hardware-level issues materialize over time. Intel IFS aims to provide circuit-level tests on CPUs for detecting hardware problems not caught by parity or ECC checks. Intel In-Field Scan I originally wrote about back in March as allowing for 'in-field' tests on future CPUs. Most notable with the 'PDx86' updates for this next kernel version is the introduction of the Intel In-Field Scan driver. Platform Drivers x86 maintainer Hans de Goede of Red Hat submitted the v5.19 feature updates to which were merged last night.

Among many Intel driver improvements in Linux 5.19, Intel's new 'In-Field Scan' (IFS) driver has now premiered in the mainline kernel for testing future processors against any silicon issues prior to deployment or as the processors age.

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