QSFP+ Configuration modification is not supported by this adapter for XL710 QDA2

[PKuma38]

Hi ,

I was trying to set up Intel XL710 in 2x40 mode using the QCU but I am getting the error ""QSFP+ Configuration modification is not supported by this adapter."

Although If I try to check the current configuration it shows the mode as N/A.

All the steps that I followed:

[root@ndr730l:/tmp/EFIx64] ./qcu64e /devices

Intel(R) QSFP+ Configuration Utility

QCU version: v2.27.10.01

Copyright(C) 2016 by Intel Corporation.

Software released under Intel Proprietary License.

NIC Seg:Bus Ven-Dev Mode Adapter Name

=== ======= ========= ======= ==================================================

1) 000:005 8086-1583 N/A Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-

[root@ndr730l:/tmp/EFIx64] ./qcu64e /info /nic=1

Intel(R) QSFP+ Configuration Utility

QCU version: v2.27.10.01

Copyright(C) 2016 by Intel Corporation.

Software released under Intel Proprietary License.

QSFP+ Configuration modification is not supported by this adapter.

MAC Address: 3CFDFE16FE80

Serial Number: XL710QDA2BLK

Firmware details:

ethtool -i vmnic4

driver: i40e

version: 1.4.28

firmware-version: 5.04 0x800024d8 17.5.10

bus-info: 0000:05:00.0

[idata]

Hi Prashant_chauhan,

Thank you for posting at Wired Communities. Can you provide what is the brand and model of the fiber optic module used here? Thank you.Rgds,sharon

[idata]

Hi Prashant_chauhan,

Please feel free to provide the information for me to better assist on this inquiry.Thanks,sharon

[PKuma38]

Hi ,

I am using the QSFP+ cables and the brand is Approved. Here I just want to know that can I change the configuration for XL710 QDA2 ? As you can see in my previous post that if I tried QCU utility to change the configuration that i am getting the following error ""QSFP+ Configuration modification is not supported by this adapter."

[idata]

Hi Prashant_chauhan,

Kindly try the i40e driver version 2.0.26 and load the QCU configuration again.driver download link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000/files/i40e%20stable/2.0.26/regards,Vince

[PKuma38]

The Driver version you have mentioned is for Linux . Here, I am trying on VMware ESX, can you suggest the latest driver for ESX 6.5 with the link.

Thanks

[idata]

Hi Prashant_Chauhan,

Thank you for the reply. You may refer below website for the ESX 6.5 driver https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/detail.php?deviceCategory=io&productid=37993 Please note this is a 3rd-party website which we provide for your convenience only. We do not endorse any of the contents within this site, and any issues that may arise from following the information. Rgds,sharon

[idata]

Hi Prashant_Chauhan,

Please feel free to update me if the driver works for you and if further assistance needed? Thanks,sharon

[amills]

Hi, I had the same problem. I tried the i40e driver version you provided for Linux and it still didn't work. I also used the NVM update utility and it still doesn't work.