[openib-general] Re: [mstflint] firmware upgrade instructions

[James Lentini]

On Tue, 6 Sep 2005, Michael S. Tsirkin wrote:

> Quoting r. James Lentini <jlentini at netapp.com>:
> > 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.