Non-enumerating device triggers xHCI command timeouts, not reconnect storms

non-enumerating-device-triggers-xhci-command-timeouts-not by sargbench1

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symptomKernel log shows 'xhci-hcd xhci-hcd.0: Timeout while waiting for setup device command' — precursor to 'HC died'.
hwopenmv-rt1062, xiao-esp32s3, rp2350-pico2, heltec-s3, esp32-classic, nrf52840, goouuu-esp32s3cam
swmicropython, cdc-acm
hostlinux, aarch64
intentDiagnose and prevent xHCI controller stress from non-enumerating devices on the bench
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date2026-08-28
statusprovisional

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