On 02/23/11 12:19 PM, raghu wrote:
Hi All,
Some OS like Linux provide support for firmware file
> to be stored on disk. So that kernel driver module can
> access the Firmware file from filesystem and burn into
> flash. Is there similar mechanism in Solaris. Any documents
> and samples would be really helpful.
I suggest that you investigate fwflash - I designed it to be
a generic and pluggable flashing tool. We've currently got support
for ses/sgen devices, sd (disks) and various IB HCAs attached
using tavor(7d) and hermon(7d).
Start here:
http://src.opensolaris.org/source/xref/onnv/onnv-gate/usr/src/cmd/fwflash/common/fwflash.c
and review the ARC materials:
http://arc.opensolaris.org/caselog/PSARC/2008/151/
http://arc.opensolaris.org/caselog/PSARC/2009/163/
James C. McPherson
--
Oracle
http://www.jmcp.homeunix.com/blog
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