SLOT STATE(9)

💖 SLOT STATE 💖

okay so this is the Slot state(9) page from the Kernel API Manual, and it’s literally a vibe check for slots, bestie 🫶✨

here’s the whole lineup, no cap:

• OFF_STATE — the slot is powered off, and no subordinate devices are enumerated. it’s giving peaceful nap energy 😴
• BLINKINGON_STATE — the slot will be powered on after the 5 second delay, and the Power Indicator is blinking. bestie is warming up the glow-up ✨
• BLINKINGOFF_STATE — the slot will be powered off after the 5 second delay, and the Power Indicator is blinking. yes, the 5 second delay again, yes, blinking 💅
• POWERON_STATE — the slot is currently powering on 🔥
• POWEROFF_STATE — the slot is currently powering off 💀
• ON_STATE — the slot is powered on, and subordinate devices have been enumerated. iconic. periodt 👑

👀 SEE ALSO 👀

go read these too, iykyk:

• Kernel file ./drivers/pci/hotplug/pciehp.h
• struct controller(9)
• Flags to request an action from the IRQ thread(9)

that’s the tea from ./drivers/pci/hotplug, October 2026 — Slot state(9) out 💖✨