Feature
Secure Firmware
Operating Systems/Distributions
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RHEL/CentOS
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Windows
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FreeBSD
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VMware
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OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED)
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OpenFabrics Windows Distribution (WinOF-2)
Connectivity
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Interoperable with 1/10/25/40/50 Gb/s Ethernet switches
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Passive copper cable with ESD protection
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Powered connectors for optical and active cable support
A "Secure firmware update" is the ability of a device to verify digital
signatures of new firmware binaries, in order to assure that only
officially approved versions can be installed from the host, the
network or a Board Management Controller (BMC). The firmware of
devices with "secure firmware update" functionality (secure FW),
restricts access to specific commands and registers that can be used
to modify the firmware binary image on the flash, as well as
commands that can jeopardize security in general.
For further information, refer to the
Supported in MCX4121A-ACST.
Description
MFT User
Manual.
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