[Feature]: NvmExpressDxe: Proceed with BlockIo if BlockIo2 install fails

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Overview

This PR implements a feature to allow the NvmExpressDxe driver to continue operating with BlockIo protocol even when BlockIo2 protocol installation fails. Previously, if BlockIo2 installation failed, the driver would uninstall all protocols and fail completely, leaving the NVMe device unusable.

Problem

Currently, the NvmExpressDxe driver follows this logic:

1. Install basic protocols (DevicePath, BlockIo, DiskInfo, MediaSanitize)
2. If controller supports multiple queues, attempt to install BlockIo2
3. If BlockIo2 installation fails → uninstall ALL protocols and exit with error

This means that even a minor issue with BlockIo2 installation (e.g., resource exhaustion) would render the entire NVMe device unusable, even though it could work perfectly fine with synchronous BlockIo operations.

Solution

The driver now gracefully handles BlockIo2 installation failures by:

1. Installing basic protocols as before
2. Attempting BlockIo2 installation if controller supports it
3. If BlockIo2 fails → log warning, continue with BlockIo only
4. Complete installation of remaining protocols

Key Changes

Added state tracking:

// In NVME_DEVICE_PRIVATE_DATA structure
BOOLEAN BlockIo2Installed;

Modified installation logic:

if (NVME_SUPPORT_BLOCKIO2 (Private)) {
  Status = gBS->InstallMultipleProtocolInterfaces(...);
  
  if (EFI_ERROR (Status)) {
    DEBUG ((DEBUG_WARN, "Failed to install BlockIo2 protocol. Continuing with BlockIo only.\n"));
    Device->BlockIo2Installed = FALSE;
    Status = EFI_SUCCESS;  // Continue with remaining protocols
  } else {
    Device->BlockIo2Installed = TRUE;
  }
}

Updated cleanup logic:

// Only uninstall BlockIo2 if it was actually installed
if (NVME_SUPPORT_BLOCKIO2 (Private) && Device->BlockIo2Installed) {
  gBS->UninstallMultipleProtocolInterfaces(...);
}

Benefits

1. Improved Resilience: NVMe devices remain functional even if BlockIo2 installation fails
2. Backward Compatibility: No behavior change when BlockIo2 installs successfully
3. Proper Resource Management: Only uninstalls protocols that were actually installed
4. Better User Experience: Warning messages instead of critical failures
5. Minimal Code Impact: Only 47 lines changed across 2 files

Testing

Validated through comprehensive testing scenarios:

• ✅ Normal operation (BlockIo2 succeeds) - unchanged behavior
• ✅ BlockIo2 installation fails - device continues with BlockIo only
• ✅ Single queue controllers - unchanged behavior
• ✅ Proper cleanup in all scenarios
• ✅ Controller-level timer logic unaffected

Example Scenarios

Before this change:

NVMe Device Initialization:
├── Install basic protocols ✅
├── Attempt BlockIo2 installation ❌ (fails due to resource shortage)
├── Uninstall ALL protocols 
└── Device unusable ❌

After this change:

NVMe Device Initialization:
├── Install basic protocols ✅
├── Attempt BlockIo2 installation ❌ (fails due to resource shortage)
├── Log warning, continue with BlockIo only
├── Install remaining protocols ✅
└── Device functional with synchronous I/O ✅

Fixes #1358.

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