+Recommended Matching List
+-------------------------
+
+It is highly recommended to upgrade the i40e kernel driver and firmware to
+avoid the compatibility issues with i40e PMD. Here is the suggested matching
+list which has been tested and verified. The detailed information can refer
+to chapter Tested Platforms/Tested NICs in release notes.
+
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | DPDK version | Kernel driver version | Firmware version |
+ +==============+=======================+==================+
+ | 18.05 | 2.4.6 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 18.02 | 2.4.3 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.11 | 2.1.26 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.08 | 2.0.19 | 6.01 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.05 | 1.5.23 | 5.05 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 17.02 | 1.5.23 | 5.05 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 16.11 | 1.5.23 | 5.05 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 16.07 | 1.4.25 | 5.04 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+ | 16.04 | 1.4.25 | 5.02 |
+ +--------------+-----------------------+------------------+
+