Remote System Update over PCIe generic Linux drivers/SDK availability and download location

[Steve-Mowbray-ENL]

Hi 

Getting started with Remote System Update and are following this design example

- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/design-example/714766/intel-arria-10-fpga-intel-fpga-remote-system-update-via-pci-express-design-example.html 

However the Linux side seems a bit specific to the design example target board and specifically the EPCQ1024L configuration device -- my question is there a starting point for general remote system update Linux development based on our custom target system running Linux on CPU connected to Arria 10 via PCIe

Thanks

Steve

[ventt]

Hi @Steve-Mowbray-ENL,

Thanks for reaching out to us at the Intel Community Forum.

You may select your target device from the list in Flash Loader > Add Device after selecting Arria 10 as device family. You can use the configuration device that is compatible with EPCQ when following the Design Example.

Thanks.

Best Regards,

VenTing_Intel

[Steve-Mowbray-ENL]

Thanks - my question is more related to the CPU host side in the remote update architecture -- specifically are there generic Linux driver source files available for download similar to the CvP and passive serial drivers that can be downloaded  

[ventt · Accepted solution]

Hi @Steve-Mowbray-ENL,

Currently, we only have the Remote System Upgrade (RSU) Design Example via PCIe for Arria 10. 

The RSU in the Design Example is via PCIe. You can get to the driver source files in the driver folder after you restore the Design Example. 

If you want to use other low speed interfaces like UART or I2C, you may refer to the Max 10 Remote System Update Design Example.

1. AN741: Remote System Upgrade for MAX 10 FPGA Devices over UART with the Nios II Processor
2. Intel® MAX® 10 FPGA – I2C Remote System Update Design Example

Thanks.

Best Regards,

VenTing_Intel

[ventt]

Hi @Steve-Mowbray-ENL,

May I know if you have further questions on this case?

Thanks.

Best Regards,

VenTing_Intel

[Steve-Mowbray-ENL]

Hi VentTing_Intel -- apologies -- yes the comment one above answers the question

[ventt]

Hi @Steve-Mowbray-ENL

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