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Firmware Upgrade Utility
Cavium provides scripts to automate the adapter firmware and boot code upgrade
process for Windows and Linux systems. Each script identifies all 45000 Series
Adapters and upgrades all firmware components. To upgrade adapter firmware on
VMware systems, see the
User’s Guide—FastLinQ ESXCLI VMware Plug-in
or
the
User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for vSphere
.
Each script executes its respective utility:
lnxfwnx2
for Linux and
winfwnx2
for
Windows. Both utilities are console applications that can be called from other
processes or used as a command line tool with parameters. For more information
about these utilities, their command syntax, and parameters, see their respective
ReadMe files.
This chapter includes the following firmware upgrade information:
“Image Verification” on page 31
“Upgrading Adapter Firmware on Linux” on page 31
“Upgrading Adapter Firmware on Windows” on page 31
“Converting a 100G Adapter to Four-port 25G Adapter” on page 32
CAUTION
Upgrading the adapter firmware may require several minutes. To avoid
damaging your adapters, do not exit, reboot, or power cycle the system
during the upgrade.