Updating Adapter Firmware - Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-4 Lx User Manual

5 Updating Adapter Firmware

Each adapter card is shipped with the latest version of qualified firmware at the time of manufacturing. However,
Mellanox issues firmware updates occasionally that provide new features and bug fixes. To check that your card is
programmed with the latest available firmware version, download the mlxup firmware update and query utility. The
utility can query for available Mellanox adapters and indicate which adapters require a firmware update. If the user
confirms, mlxup upgrades the firmware using embedded images. The latest mlxup executable and documentation are
available from http://www.mellanox.com
Firmware Update Example
[server1]# ./mlxup
Querying Mellanox devices firmware ...
Device Type: ConnectX-4 Lx
Part Number: MCX4431A-GCAN
Description: ConnectX-4 Lx EN adapter for OCP; 50GbE single-port QSFP28; PCIe3.0
x8; no
PSID: MT_2190110032
PCI Device Name: 0000:06:00.0
Base GUID: e41d2d0300fd8b8a
Versions: Current
FW 16.23.1020
Status: Update required
Device Type: ConnectX-4 Lx
Part Number: MCX4431A-GCAN
Description: ConnectX-4 Lx EN adapter for OCP; 50GbE single-port QSFP28; PCIe3.0
x8; no
PSID: MT_2170110021
PCI Device Name: 0000:07:00.0
Base MAC: 0000e41d2da206d4
Versions: Current
FW 16.24.1000
Status: Up to date
Perform FW update? [y/N]: y
Device #1: Up to date
Device #2: Updating FW ... Done
Restart needed for updates to take effect.
Log File: /var/log/mlxup/mlxup-yyyymmdd.log
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