Nvidia MSTFLINT User Manual

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Generating/Burning a Firmware Supporting Secure Host
Make sure you have INI and mlx files suitable for the device.Both files are available for
download at:http://www.mellanox.com/page/custom_firmware_table
Add cr_protection_en=true under [HCA] section in the INI file.
Burn the image on the device using mstflint:
# mstflint -d 41:00.0 -i fw-4099.secure.bin b
For changes to take effect, reboot is required.
Setting the Secure Host Key
To set the key, run:
# mstflint -d 41:00.0 set_key 22062011
Setting the HW Key - OK
Restoring signature - OK
Disabling/Enabling Access to the Hardware
Access the hardware while hardware access is disabled:
# mstflint -d 41:00.0 q
E- Cannot open 41:00.0: HW access is disabled on the device.
E- Run "mstflint -d 41:00.0 hw_access enable" in order to enable HW access.
Enable hardware access:
# mstflint -d 41:00.0 hw_access enable
Enter Key: ********
Disable hardware access:
# mstflint -d 41:00.0 hw_access disable
Removing the Secure Host
To remove the secure host feature:
Make sure you have INI and MLX file suitable for the device.
Remove cr_protection_en=true from the INI (if present)
A driver restart is required to activate the new key.
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This section is applicable to Group 1 network adapters only.
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Nvidia MSTFLINT Specifications

General

Brand	Nvidia
Model	MSTFLINT
Category	Tools
Language	English

Summary

Release Notes

Package Tools

Lists available tools in the package with descriptions.

mstflint Supported Operating Systems and Platforms

Details supported operating systems and platforms for mstflint.

Supported Flash Types

Lists supported flash types for mstflint.

Supported Mellanox ICs

Lists supported Mellanox ICs by IC Group and IC Device.

Supported Switch Systems Software

Lists supported Mellanox Switch Systems Software and their versions.

mstflint Bug Fixes in this Version

Lists bugs fixed in the current version of mstflint.

mstflint Known Issues

Lists known issues and limitations for the current mstflint release.

Introduction

Supported Operating Systems

Refers to release notes for supported platforms and kernels.

Access to Hardware Devices

Lists supported Mellanox devices, tools, and access methods.

Compilation and Installation

Provides instructions for compiling and installing mstflint.

Firmware Generation, Configuration, and Update Tools

mstfwmanager – Firmware Update and Query Tool

Utility for updating and querying Mellanox device firmware.

mstarchive – Binary Files Compression Tool

Tool to create MFA2 files containing binary firmware for adapter cards.

mstconfig – Changing Device Configuration Tool

Tool to change device configurations without reburning firmware.

mstflint – Firmware Burning Tool

Utility to burn firmware images to adapter or switch device flash.

mstfwreset – Loading Firmware on 5th Generation Devices Tool

Tool to load updated firmware on NICs without rebooting.

mstcongestion – Tool for Setting Congestion Mode and Action

Tool to configure device behavior for excessive ingress traffic.

mstprivhost - NIC Configuration by the Host Restriction Tool

Restricts hosts from configuring the NIC, granting privilege to the Arm side.

Debug Utilities

mstfwtrace Utility

Extracts and prints trace messages generated by firmware on 5th generation devices.

mstregdump Utility

Dumps device internal configuration registers for troubleshooting.

mstreg Utility

Obtains information about access registers and allows data access.

mstlink Utility

Checks and debugs link status and issues related to links and cables.

mstresourcedump Utility

Extracts and prints data segments generated by firmware for debug.

Troubleshooting

General Related Issues

Covers general issues related to adapter identification and boot problems.

mstconfig Related Issues

Addresses issues with mstconfig, especially concerning SRIOV configuration.

Installation Related Issues

Discusses problems encountered during tool package installation.

Firmware Burning Related Issues

Details issues encountered during firmware update and burning processes.

Secure Firmware Related Issues

Outlines problems and limitations when using secure firmware features.

Appendixes

mstflint - Updating Firmware Using ethtool/devlink and .mfa2 File

Guide to updating firmware using ethtool/devlink with .mfa2 files.

mstflint User Manual Revision History

Provides a history of changes made to the mstflint user manual.

mstflint Release Notes Change Log History

Lists changes and bug fixes across different mstflint versions.