XL710-BM2 SFP

[FTXL710]

Dear,

We are using XL710-BM2 controller for our application to meet four 10G SFP+ interface.

XL710-BM2 controller detecting using lspci command on the terminal.

And we flashed .bin file using DOS boot system.

After .bin file flashing four 10G SFP+ showing in ifconfig list. But ports are not getting link.

Please let us how to get the ports link.

[Devi_Intel]

Hello FTXL710

Greetings ~

Please check for the latest firmware and driver updates for your devices. Keeping your firmware and drivers up-to-date ensures optimal performance.

Additionally, please refer to the link below for information on compatible SFP+ modules and cables for the X710

Compatible SFP+ Modules and Cables for Intel® Ethernet Server...

Thank you & Best regards,

Devi

[FTXL710]

Dear Devi,

We are using intel SFP+ optical module only. But we are not getting link. Speed & Duplex showing unknown in ethtool. Please suggest for go forward. 

I tried with below bin files. But not getting connectivity.

XL710_9p52_SFI_NCSI_CFGID7p0_Quad.bin

&

XL710_9p52_SFI_MCTP_CFGID7p0_Quad.bin

[Devi_Intel]

Hello FTXL710

Greetings ~

we are following up to find out if you were able to complete the actions we previously recommended.

Please reply to this thread to confirm, so we can continue helping with a resolution. We will follow up after 3 business days in case we don't receive a response we shall proceed to close this case.

Thank you & Best Regards

Devi

[Devi_Intel]

Hello FTXL710

Greetings ~

Thank you for your feedback, understand you using intel SFP+ optical module. But need to specify what type of module and cable using. please refer to the link below to check on ethernet adapter supported SFP+ Intel® Product Compatibility Tool

Thank you & Best Regards,

Devi

[Amina_Sadiya]

Hello Manjunath,

Greetings from Intel!

We kindly request that you update the firmware of the controller. Once the firmware is updated, you will be able to access the driver link.

To update the firmware, please use the link below:

Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Update Utility for Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter 700 Series

Regards,

Amina

[FTXL710]

Dear Devi,

Yes we updated the firmware of the controller. And latest driver was installed. 

Please confirm which .bin file we have to choose for following design requirement.

Interface: Input PCIe

Output Interface: SFI

No of Output: 10G , 4 Channel

Output Connector : SFP+

[Amina_Sadiya]

Hello Manjunath,

Thank you for the update, kindly let us know where did you downloaded the . bin file please share us the link for the same.

Regards,

Amina

[FTXL710]

Dear Madam,

Please find the below link.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/18190/non-volatile-memory-nvm-update-utility-for-intel-ethernet-network-adapter-700-series.html

[Amina_Sadiya]

Hello Manjunath,

Please refer to the link below for instructions on how to update the NVM drivers and where to place the .bin file:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/content-details/332161/intel-ethernet-nvm-update-tool-quick-usage-guide-for-linux.html?wapkw=Bin%20file%20for%20Intel%C2%AE%20Ethernet%20Controller%20X710

Regards,

Amina

[FTXL710]

Dear Amina,

We are using this controller XL710-BM2 for our design where our requirement is to configure for 10GbE( SFP+) 2 ports from the 4 ports available. We have installed the driver i40e. But when we run NVMe update tool first time, it says access error as our Device ID is 154B by default( because we have dont entry for this device ID inside nvmeconfig.cfg )

pls let us know, how to proceed further.
Note: We are not using any NIC card but we are using only Ethernet controller XL710-BM2. we have designed our own board.

Below are some more information of our project:

1)  We are not using any NIC card for mounting this Ethernet controller XL710-BM2. We have directly used XL710 reference schematic rev 1.3 and designed our own PCB.

2)  From NVM package as per our requirement, We used two bin files XL710_9p52_SFI_MCTP_CFGID7p2_QUAD.bin and XL710_9p52_SFI_MCTP_CFGID7p0_QUAD.bin , inside the 700 series NVM Update package folder, that we had tried flashing through DOS mode using LANCONFIG tool ( As Nvm update tool gives access error for our Ethernet controller which has device ID 154B before flashing).

Please let us know, which is the correct bin file that should be used for flashing to meet out requirement of 10G 4 channels QUAD controller, though we have routed only two 10GbE ports(Two 10G SFP+ fibre optic interface)

3) Post loading the bin file are there any other configurations to be done?.  Please let us know, If yes, send us relevant document/steps.

4) Following are part number details of the EEPROM chip that we are using for flashing. Please let us know if this is feasible and compatible for our design.

AT25SF641B-SHB-T , 64MB EEPROM

5) Are there any steps to enable the 2 ports by updating valid CRC value in the corresponding EEPROM memory addresses using DOS method, LANCONFIG tool.

6) After loading bin file, in the terminal when we check with the command "ifconfig" it is listing 4 ports. But connectivity is not working.

7) While running ecpt tool, we are getting not supported devices error. Please let us know.

When we run the Ethtool -i <portname> we get "Unknown" status for port and speed fields. For auto-negotiable field we get "Off".

[ManoranjanDas]

Hello Manjunath,

Greetings for the day! 

Regarding your query, we see that you are using the XL710 reference schematic rev 1.3 and have designed your own PCB. There is a dedicated team available to assist you with your query. We request that you contact Intel Embedded Connectivity for assistance. Please use the link below to raise your query : https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-.Connectivity/bd-p/embedded-networking-connectivity

Thank you for using Intel products and services.

Best Regards,

Manoranjan.

Intel Customer Support.

[CarlosAM_INTEL]

Hello,  @ManoranjanDas:

Thank you for contacting Intel Embedded Community.

We need to clarify that this forum is not related to an Intel Embedded Platform.

Due to this, the customer request is out of our scope of support.

Please consider this information when you provide the previous suggestion, or transfer any forums to the channel that you mentioned in your previous communication.

Best regards,

@CarlosAM_INTEL.