Broadcom Stingray PS225 User Manual

Broadcom Confidential 5880X-PS225-UG101
December 12, 2018
Stingray™ PS225
Quick Start Guide
User Guide
Broadcom Confidential

Broadcom Stingray PS225 Specifications

General

Brand	Broadcom
Model	Stingray PS225
Category	PCI Card
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

1.1 Block Diagram

Visual representation of the PS225 SmartNIC adapter's main functional blocks.

1.2 Board Features

Detailed specifications of the PS225 adapter, including interfaces, processing, and accelerators.

1.3 Package Contents

Lists the hardware components included in the PS225 adapter package.

1.4 PS225 Card Variants

Identifies the different PS225 models based on memory configuration and part numbers.

Checklist

Initial Board Setup and Connectivity

3.1 PS225 Connector Locations

Identifies physical ports on the PS225 adapter for connection.

3.2 Installing the PS225

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the PS225 card into a host machine.

3.3 Setting Up the Serial Console (Optional)

Instructions for establishing a serial console connection for device management.

3.4 Accessing the PS225 from an x86 Host

Procedures to connect and manage the PS225 from an x86 host system.

Upgrading the PS225 Software

Setting Up a Linux Distribution rootfs on the PS225

5.1 Running Ubuntu on a PS225

Guide to installing and running the Ubuntu 16.04 distribution on the PS225.

5.1.1 Setting Up Ubuntu on a PS225

Detailed steps for partitioning and preparing the PS225 for Ubuntu installation.

5.2 Running CentOS on a PS225

Guide to installing and running the CentOS 7 distribution on the PS225.

5.2.1 Setting Up CentOS on the PS225

Detailed steps for partitioning and preparing the PS225 for CentOS installation.

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