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flexibility for the user. High level script can be applied on top of the manager and allow system wide
update.
The Tool/Manager host must have MST rev. 4.16.00 or later installed.
Remote control from outside the cluster (data center) requires access to the host being used as
Tool/Manager. When the cluster has many HCAs, multiple hosts may be engaged in the upgrade
process. The host(s) can be remotely controlled via VNC access.
Firmware Burning Across a Cluster (Data Center)
The IFFU function described below works on one switch. Cluster-wide firmware updating is done by
use of a script which initiates the update procedure in multiple switches in parallel by initiating an
instance of the flint command for each switch. In large clusters the script can be executed on
multiple hosts, each handling a different part of the cluster.
Cable Burn Command
# mstflint -d <device> --linkx <flags> <commands>
where:
Flags:
<device>
The name of the target switch (one only).
--downstream_device_id_start_index
<downstream_device_id_start_index>
The port number of the first LinkX cable/transceiver. (min.
port number = 1)
--num_of_downstream_devices
<num_of_downstream_devices>
the number of cables/transceivers to burn. They are burnt
sequentially.
--linkx_auto_update
Use this flag to burn all supported cables/transceivers
connected to the HCA.
--download_transfer
Use this flag to perform download and transfer of all cable
data for cables.
Download and transfer are not performed by default. This
flag is only relevant for cable components.
