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@BenReed161 BenReed161 released this 15 Nov 01:28
· 17 commits to gen6-additions since this release

Added support for the following commands for Gen6 switchtec

Below were tested with switchtec-user using the i2c interface

Main module updates:

  • info
  • log-dump
  • log-parse
  • test
  • temp
  • hard-reset
  • fw-update
  • fw-info
  • fw-redundant
  • fw-read
  • fw-img-info
  • fw-toggle
  • rtc

Manufacturing module Switchtec user sub commands

  • mfg ping
  • mfg info
  • mfg mailbox
  • mfg fw-transfer
  • mfg fw-execute

New commands

  • RTC command is new in Gen6 switchtec user

Deprecated commands

  • diag list-mrpc command is no longer supported in Gen 6
  • mfg boot-resume command is no longer supported in Gen 6

Known Issues

  • When toggling partitions using the fw-toggle command it has been observed (irregularly) to dump the watchdog timer status.
  • PCIe mode is still not fully functional.
  • The rest of the commands not mentioned in this release page remain untested and may be broken when tried on Gen6.

PCIe In-band mode information

PCIe In-band mode is not fully functional at this time. Although a select few commands have been tested and confirmed working, here is the list:

  • info
  • log-dump
  • log-parse
  • test
  • temp
  • hard-reset
  • fw-update
  • rtc
  • mfg ping
  • mfg info

The PCIe mode of switchtec-user is still under development and in-progress to update all aspects to Gen6.