[Feature]: NvmExpressDxe: Proceed with BlockIo if BlockIo2 install fails #1408
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Overview
This PR implements a feature to allow the NvmExpressDxe driver to continue operating with BlockIo protocol even when BlockIo2 protocol installation fails. Previously, if BlockIo2 installation failed, the driver would uninstall all protocols and fail completely, leaving the NVMe device unusable.
Problem
Currently, the NvmExpressDxe driver follows this logic:
This means that even a minor issue with BlockIo2 installation (e.g., resource exhaustion) would render the entire NVMe device unusable, even though it could work perfectly fine with synchronous BlockIo operations.
Solution
The driver now gracefully handles BlockIo2 installation failures by:
Key Changes
Added state tracking:
Modified installation logic:
Updated cleanup logic:
Benefits
Testing
Validated through comprehensive testing scenarios:
Example Scenarios
Before this change:
After this change:
Fixes #1358.
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