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core/linux 6.8.8.arch1-1 and 6.8.9.arch1-1 break Caldigit thunderbolt dock

Description:

From kernel 6.8.8 on, connection to Caldigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock is broken

Additional info:

  • package version(s): core/linux 6.8.9.arch1-1 and 6.8.8.arch1-1
  • config and/or log files: "xHCI host controller not responding, assume dead" on boot log
  • link to upstream bug report, if any: none
  • Archlinux forum discussion: https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=295518

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Update core/linux from 6.8.7.arch1-1 to 6.8.8.arch1-1 or 6.8.9.arch1-1
  2. Reboot
  3. You get this message on boot log: "xHCI host controller not responding, assume dead"
  4. Caldigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock does not work
Edited by Gia G
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