[ofiwg] OFIWG Meeting Minutes 9/8/2026

[Xiong, Jianxin]

9/8/2026
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Participants
Alexander Oganezov (HPE)
Jai Dayal (HPE)
Jianxin Xiong (Intel) (Working Group Chair)
Ken Raffenetti (Cornelis)
Naveen Ravi (HPE)
Ryan Menhusen (HPE)
Seth Zegelstein (AWS)
Shi Jin (AWS)

Overview
The meeting, led by the Working Group Chair with participation from HPE representatives including Ryan Menhusen and AWS contributors Seth Zegelstein and Shi Jin, focused primarily on the status and preparation for release 2.7. The Chair provided a detailed update on the release timeline, noting that while RC1 was released on schedule, RC2 may face a slight delay due to continuous integration issues encountered over the weekend. The GA release date will be adjusted accordingly based on RC2's readiness.

Attention was drawn to several new issues that have surfaced recently, with the Chair urging team members, particularly from HPE, to review, assign themselves to, and update the status of these issues to prevent prolonged unresolved problems. HPE acknowledged they had not yet reviewed these new issues.

The discussion also covered pending pull requests critical to the release. PR #12800 has passed CI checks, with AWS committed to confirming its readiness for merging within the day. Additional PRs are expected before RC2, with clear communication on which are release blockers. The Chair also flagged two merged PRs for inclusion in RC2, seeking HPE's input on their significance. HPE noted some PRs require further review and sign-off.

Overall, the meeting emphasized coordination and timely updates to maintain the release schedule, with commitments from AWS and HPE to address outstanding issues and PRs promptly. The Chair concluded the meeting early, thanking participants for their attendance.

Detailed Summary
Release 2.7 Update
The Working Group Chair provides an update on the status of release 2.7, noting that Release Candidate 1 (RC1) was released on time last week. However, Release Candidate 2 (RC2), originally scheduled for today, may be delayed due to major continuous integration (CI) issues encountered over the long weekend. The team is monitoring the CI systems and aims to release RC2 either today or tomorrow. The General Availability (GA) release date will depend on the RC2 status, potentially shifting by one day if RC2 is delayed.
*                     Working Group Chair reports RC1 for release 2.7 was released on schedule last week.
*                     Working Group Chair notes RC2 release may be delayed due to major CI issues during the long weekend.
*                     Working Group Chair states the team is monitoring CI machines and hopes to resolve issues today.
*                     Working Group Chair indicates GA release date depends on RC2 status, possibly delayed by one day.
New Issues Awareness and Assignment
The Chair brings attention to several new issues that have emerged recently, emphasizing the importance of awareness and timely updates. The Chair specifically asks HPE representatives if they have addressed or resolved these issues. HPE's Ryan Menhusen acknowledges they have not yet reviewed the new issues. The Chair encourages team members to assign themselves to issues they are working on and to provide updates to prevent prolonged unresolved problems.
*                     Working Group Chair highlights new issues that have appeared over the past week.
*                     Chair requests HPE for updates on whether these issues have been addressed or resolved.
*                     Ryan Menhusen (HPE) confirms they have not yet reviewed the new issues.
*                     Chair urges team members to assign themselves to issues and provide status updates to avoid delays.
Pending Pull Requests for Release 2.7
The Chair reviews the status of pending pull requests (PRs) related to release 2.7. PR #12800 has passed CI checks and the Chair inquires if it is ready to merge. Seth Zegelstein from AWS commits to consulting his team and providing an answer within the day. Another PR is expected before RC2, anticipated today or tomorrow. Shi Jin from AWS clarifies that one PR under discussion is not a release blocker, and the team will tag PRs as blockers when appropriate. The Chair also mentions labeling two merged PRs for inclusion in RC2, seeking HPE's input on their relevance. Ryan Menhusen (HPE) notes some PRs require review and sign-off.
*                     Working Group Chair notes PR #12800 passed CI and asks if it is ready to merge.
*                     Seth Zegelstein (AWS) promises to consult his team and provide a decision today.
*                     Shi Jin (AWS) mentions another PR expected before RC2, likely today or tomorrow.
*                     Shi Jin clarifies a discussed PR is not a release blocker and that blockers will be tagged accordingly.
*                     Chair labels two merged PRs for inclusion in RC2 and requests HPE feedback.

Jianxin Xiong
Fabric Software
Intel Corporation
Jianxin.xiong at intel.com

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