On Tue, 6 Sep 2005, Michael S. Tsirkin wrote:
> Quoting r. James Lentini <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Subject: [mstflint] firmware upgrade instructions > > > > > > Hi Michael, > > > > I'm guessing that you are the maintainer of mstflint. Two questions: > > What is the difference between mstflint and tvflash? > > I didnt personally use tvflash. I think this tool is specific for > topspin cards. I think you'll need to use it if you are using the > topspin gen1 driver. If tvflash requires the gen1 stack, why is it located at https://openib.org/svn/gen2/trunk/src/userspace/tvflash/ ^^^^ Is it in the wrong place? > For mellanox cards, you can also use the mlxburn tool, part of the > ibadm package in mellanox ib gold. > > > Using mstflint, how can the firmware located on the Mellanox website: > > > > http://www.mellanox.com/products/firmware.html > > > > be used to upgrade an HCA? > > James, .mlx is a generic firmware common for all boards based > on mellanox silicon. > Therefore, to get a firmware image that flint can burn, > in addition to the .mlx file, you also need a .brd file > that matches the board you have. > > For mellanox cards you can usually figure that our by the board id, > which is reported by running "mstflint -d <device> q" > or by looking at board id in /sys/class/infiniband/mthcaX/board_id > > Once you have .mlx and .brd, compile these into a firmware image > specific for your board. This can be done by imgen tools that I have just > uploaded to the src/userspace/imgen directory. > > Pls look at imgen/README file that explains how to do it. > > HTH It is a big help. I'll add this information to the Wiki. _______________________________________________ openib-general mailing list [email protected] http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general To unsubscribe, please visit http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general
