| diff --git a/drivers/net/ixgbe/base/ixgbe_common.c b/drivers/net/ixgbe/base/ixgbe_common.c |
| index e7e9256e5..2fb0a072c 100644 |
| --- a/drivers/net/ixgbe/base/ixgbe_common.c |
| +++ b/drivers/net/ixgbe/base/ixgbe_common.c |
| @@ -5296,7 +5296,7 @@ s32 ixgbe_setup_mac_link_multispeed_fiber(struct ixgbe_hw *hw, |
| * Section 73.10.2, we may have to wait up to 500ms if KR is |
| * attempted. 82599 uses the same timing for 10g SFI. |
| */ |
| - for (i = 0; i < 5; i++) { |
| + for (i = 0; i < 10; i++) { |
| /* Wait for the link partner to also set speed */ |
| msec_delay(100); |
| |