Test And Functions Description; Vpdwrite; Vpdread; Vpdinfo - Broadcom NetXtreme BCM570 Series Diagnostic User Manual

Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Adapter • Diagnostic User's Guide

10 Test and Functions Description

10.1 vpdwrite

cmd: vpdwrite
Description: Write data to VPD storage.
Syntax: vpdwrite <start[-end | len] value> | <filename>
File format:
Address range: 0x00 – 0xFF
num_bytes: 256 (max)
If only one argument is entered, filename is assumed. Otherwise, 'start [len] value' format
must be used.

10.2 vpdread

cmd: vpread
Description: Read data from VPD storage
Syntax: vpdread start[-end | len]
Address range : 0x00 – 0xFF
num_byte : 256 (max)

10.3 vpdinfo

cmd: vpdinfo
Description: Show VPD Information
Syntax: vpdinfo

10.4 semode

cmd: semode
Description: Configure NVRAM Mode.
Syntax: semode [auto | passthru | legacy | new]
Example:
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