Firmware Update Tool
Preface
This document provides an overview of the changes introduced in this release. References to more detailed information are provided where necessary. The information contained in this document is intended as supplemental information only; it should be used in conjunction with the documentation provided for each component.
Software License Agreement
The software is provided under license agreements and may contain third-party software under separate third-party licensing. Refer to the license files provided with the software for specific details.
If You Need Help
Technical support for all Cornelis products is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional details:
Visit the Cornelis Support page at http://www.cornelisnetworks.com/support
Contact email: support@cornelisnetworks.com
New in This Release
The following features are new in this release:
Maintenance Updates
Firmware Components
This release contains the firmware components listed in the following table.
Description | File Name | Version |
|---|---|---|
Firmware Update Tool (includes updateAgent) | CN5000_FW_UPDATE_Agent-12.4.0.0.7.tgz | 12.4.0 |
System Requirements
This section lists the supported hardware.
Supported Hardware
The following tables list the hardware supported in this release.
Hardware | Description |
|---|---|
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA2D5ALS | Dual Port, QSFP-DD, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5ALS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5NLS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Conduction-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
Installation Requirements
Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions to update the switch firmware.
Best Practices
To obtain the most recent functional and security updates, Cornelis recommends that you download and install the latest versions of the CN5000 Omni-Path software and firmware. Software and Documentation are found in the Cornelis Customer Center.
To ensure optimal performance in your CN5000 fabric, it is important to review the Cornelis performance tuning recommendations in the CN5000 Performance Tuning Guide.
Issues
This section lists the resolved and open issues.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists issues that are resolved in this release.
ID | Description | Resolved in Release |
|---|---|---|
STL-72988 STL-72556 | When updating firmware in a CN5000 SuperNIC in a management node, updateAgent times out when the FM is running at the same time. | 12.4.0 |
Open Issues
The following table lists the open issues for this release.
ID | Description | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
STL-77756 | After updating the SuperNIC firmware using updateAgent, one or more SuperNIC cards in a multi-card system may remain in a "Pending" firmware state following an AC power cycle. Additional AC power cycles do not resolve the issue. | Re-run the updateAgent firmware update on the affected SuperNIC card(s). To help ensure all cards complete the firmware update on the first attempt, fully power off the system (not just a power cycle) and wait at least one minute before powering back on, allowing all card capacitors to fully discharge. |
STL-75609 | The updateAgent tool may become stuck when downgrading SuperNIC firmware. | Use |
STL-73195 | When updating the SuperNIC firmware using
| Retry the |
Product Limitations
None.
Preface
This document provides an overview of the changes introduced in this release. References to more detailed information are provided where necessary. The information contained in this document is intended as supplemental information only; it should be used in conjunction with the documentation provided for each component.
Software License Agreement
The software is provided under license agreements and may contain third-party software under separate third-party licensing. Refer to the license files provided with the software for specific details.
If You Need Help
Technical support for all Cornelis products is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional details:
Visit the Cornelis Support page at http://www.cornelisnetworks.com/support
Contact email: support@cornelisnetworks.com
New in This Release
The following features are new in this release:
Maintenance Updates
Firmware Components
This release contains the firmware components listed in the following table.
Description | File Name | Version |
|---|---|---|
Firmware Update Tool (includes updateAgent) | CN5000_FW_UPDATE_Agent-12.3.0.0.11.tgz | 12.3.0 |
System Requirements
This section lists the supported hardware.
Supported Hardware
The following tables list the hardware supported in this release.
Hardware | Description |
|---|---|
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA2D5ALS | Dual Port, QSFP-DD, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5ALS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5NLS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Conduction-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
Installation Requirements
Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions to update the switch firmware.
Best Practices
To obtain the most recent functional and security updates, Cornelis recommends that you download and install the latest versions of the CN5000 Omni-Path software and firmware. Software and Documentation are found in the Cornelis Customer Center.
To ensure optimal performance in your CN5000 fabric, it is important to review the Cornelis performance tuning recommendations in the CN5000 Performance Tuning Guide.
Issues
This section lists the resolved and open issues.
Resolved Issues
None.
Open Issues
The following table lists the open issues for this release.
ID | Description | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
STL-77756 | After updating the SuperNIC firmware using updateAgent, one or more SuperNIC cards in a multi-card system may remain in a "Pending" firmware state following an AC power cycle. Additional AC power cycles do not resolve the issue. | Re-run the updateAgent firmware update on the affected SuperNIC card(s). To help ensure all cards complete the firmware update on the first attempt, fully power off the system (not just a power cycle) and wait at least one minute before powering back on, allowing all card capacitors to fully discharge. |
STL-75609 | The updateAgent tool may become stuck when downgrading SuperNIC firmware. | Use |
STL-73195 | When updating the SuperNIC firmware using
| Retry the |
STL-72988 STL-72556 | When updating firmware in a CN5000 SuperNIC in a management node, updateAgent times out when the FM is running at the same time. | Run the updateAgent with the Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, “Update the SuperNIC Firmware” for the full procedure. |
Product Limitations
None.
Preface
This document provides an overview of the changes introduced in this release. References to more detailed information are provided where necessary. The information contained in this document is intended as supplemental information only; it should be used in conjunction with the documentation provided for each component.
Software License Agreement
The software is provided under license agreements and may contain third-party software under separate third-party licensing. Refer to the license files provided with the software for specific details.
If You Need Help
Technical support for all Cornelis products is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional details:
Visit the Cornelis Support page at http://www.cornelisnetworks.com/support
Contact email: support@cornelisnetworks.com
New in This Release
The following features are new in this release:
Maintenance Updates
Firmware Components
This release contains the firmware components listed in the following table.
Description | File Name | Version |
|---|---|---|
Firmware Update Tool (includes updateAgent) | CN5000_FW_UPDATE_Agent-12.2.0.0.11.tgz | 12.2.0 |
System Requirements
This section lists the supported hardware.
Supported Hardware
The following tables list the hardware supported in this release.
Hardware | Description |
|---|---|
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA2D5ALS | Dual Port, QSFP-DD, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5ALS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5NLS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Conduction-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
Installation Requirements
Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions to update the switch firmware.
Best Practices
To obtain the most recent functional and security updates, Cornelis recommends that you download and install the latest versions of the CN5000 Omni-Path software and firmware. Software and Documentation are found in the Cornelis Customer Center.
To ensure optimal performance in your CN5000 fabric, it is important to review the Cornelis performance tuning recommendations in the CN5000 Performance Tuning Guide.
Issues
This section lists the resolved and open issues.
Resolved Issues
None.
Open Issues
The following table lists the open issues for this release.
ID | Description | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
STL-77756 | After updating the SuperNIC firmware using updateAgent, one or more SuperNIC cards in a multi-card system may remain in a "Pending" firmware state following an AC power cycle. Additional AC power cycles do not resolve the issue. | Re-run the updateAgent firmware update on the affected SuperNIC card(s). To help ensure all cards complete the firmware update on the first attempt, fully power off the system (not just a power cycle) and wait at least one minute before powering back on, allowing all card capacitors to fully discharge. |
STL-75609 | The updateAgent tool may become stuck when downgrading SuperNIC firmware. | Use |
STL-73195 | When updating the SuperNIC firmware using
| Retry the |
STL-72988 STL-72556 | When updating firmware in a CN5000 SuperNIC in a management node, updateAgent times out when the FM is running at the same time. | Run the updateAgent with the Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, “Update the SuperNIC Firmware” for the full procedure. |
Product Limitations
None.
Preface
This document provides an overview of the changes introduced in this release. References to more detailed information are provided where necessary. The information contained in this document is intended as supplemental information only; it should be used in conjunction with the documentation provided for each component.
Software License Agreement
The software is provided under license agreements and may contain third-party software under separate third-party licensing. Refer to the license files provided with the software for specific details.
If You Need Help
Technical support for all Cornelis products is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional details:
Visit the Cornelis Support page at http://www.cornelisnetworks.com/support
Contact email: support@cornelisnetworks.com
New in This Release
The following features are new in this release:
Maintenance Updates
Firmware Components
This release contains the firmware components listed in the following table.
Description | File Name | Version |
|---|---|---|
Firmware Update Tool (includes updateAgent) | CN5000_FW_UPDATE_Agent-12.1.2.0.1.tgz | 12.1.2 |
System Requirements
This section lists the supported hardware.
Supported Hardware
The following tables list the hardware supported in this release.
Hardware | Description |
|---|---|
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA2D5ALS | Dual Port, QSFP-DD, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5ALS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5NLS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Conduction-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
Installation Requirements
Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions to update the switch firmware.
Best Practices
To obtain the most recent functional and security updates, Cornelis recommends that you download and install the latest versions of the CN5000 Omni-Path software and firmware. Software and Documentation are found in the Cornelis Customer Center.
To ensure optimal performance in your CN5000 fabric, it is important to review the Cornelis performance tuning recommendations in the CN5000 Performance Tuning Guide.
Issues
This section lists the resolved and open issues.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists issues that are resolved in this release.
ID | Description | Resolved in Release |
|---|---|---|
STL-73440 | Running the updateAgent while the Fabric Manager is running may result in a segfault. | 12.1.2 |
STL-72556 | When updating firmware in a CN5000 SuperNIC in a management node, updateAgent times out when the FM is running at the same time. | 12.1.2 |
Open Issues
The following table lists the open issues for this release.
ID | Description | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
STL-77756 | After updating the SuperNIC firmware using updateAgent, one or more SuperNIC cards in a multi-card system may remain in a "Pending" firmware state following an AC power cycle. Additional AC power cycles do not resolve the issue. | Re-run the updateAgent firmware update on the affected SuperNIC card(s). To help ensure all cards complete the firmware update on the first attempt, fully power off the system (not just a power cycle) and wait at least one minute before powering back on, allowing all card capacitors to fully discharge. |
STL-75609 | The updateAgent tool may become stuck when downgrading SuperNIC firmware. | Use |
STL-73195 | When updating the SuperNIC firmware using
| Retry the |
STL-72988 STL-72556 | When updating firmware in a CN5000 SuperNIC in a management node, updateAgent times out when the FM is running at the same time. | Run the updateAgent with the Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, “Update the SuperNIC Firmware” for the full procedure. |
Product Limitations
None.
Preface
This document provides an overview of the changes introduced in this release. References to more detailed information are provided where necessary. The information contained in this document is intended as supplemental information only; it should be used in conjunction with the documentation provided for each component.
Software License Agreement
The software is provided under license agreements and may contain third-party software under separate third-party licensing. Refer to the license files provided with the software for specific details.
If You Need Help
Technical support for all Cornelis products is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional details:
Visit the Cornelis Support page at http://www.cornelisnetworks.com/support
Contact email: support@cornelisnetworks.com
New in This Release
The following features are new in this release:
Maintenance Updates
Firmware Components
This release contains the firmware components listed in the following table.
Description | File Name | Version |
|---|---|---|
Firmware Update Tool (includes updateAgent) | CN5000_FW_UPDATE_Agent-12.1.1.0.1.tgz | 12.1.1.0 |
System Requirements
This section lists the supported hardware.
Supported Hardware
The following tables list the hardware supported in this release.
Hardware | Description |
|---|---|
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA2D5ALS | Dual Port, QSFP-DD, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5ALS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5NLS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Conduction-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
Installation Requirements
Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions to update the switch firmware.
Best Practices
To obtain the most recent functional and security updates, Cornelis recommends that you download and install the latest versions of the CN5000 Omni-Path software and firmware. Software and Documentation are found in the Cornelis Customer Center.
To ensure optimal performance in your CN5000 fabric, it is important to review the Cornelis performance tuning recommendations in the CN5000 Performance Tuning Guide.
Issues
This section lists the resolved and open issues.
Resolved Issues
None.
Open Issues
The following table lists the open issues for this release.
ID | Description | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
STL-75609 | The updateAgent tool may become stuck when downgrading SuperNIC firmware. | Use |
STL-73440 | Running the updateAgent while the Fabric Manager is running may result in a segfault. | Disable the Fabric Manager prior to running the updateAgent. |
STL-73195 | When updating the SuperNIC firmware using
| Retry the |
STL-72988 STL-72556 | When updating firmware in a CN5000 SuperNIC in a management node, updateAgent times out when the FM is running at the same time. | Run the updateAgent with the Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, “Update the SuperNIC Firmware” for the full procedure. |
Product Limitations
None.
Preface
This document provides an overview of the changes introduced in this release. References to more detailed information are provided where necessary. The information contained in this document is intended as supplemental information only; it should be used in conjunction with the documentation provided for each component.
Software License Agreement
The software is provided under license agreements and may contain third-party software under separate third-party licensing. Refer to the license files provided with the software for specific details.
If You Need Help
Technical support for all Cornelis products is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional details:
Visit the Cornelis Support page at http://www.cornelisnetworks.com/support
Contact email: support@cornelisnetworks.com
New in This Release
The following features are new in this release:
Maintenance Updates
Firmware Components
This release contains the firmware components listed in the following table.
Description | File Name | Version |
|---|---|---|
Firmware Update Tool (includes updateAgent) | CN5000_FW_UPDATE_Agent-12.1.0.0.59.tgz | 12.1.0 |
System Requirements
This section lists the supported hardware.
Supported Hardware
The following tables list the hardware supported in this release.
Hardware | Description |
|---|---|
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA2D5ALS | Dual Port, QSFP-DD, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5ALS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Air-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
CN5000 SuperNIC, CN5HFA1Q5NLS | Single Port, QSFP, x16 PCIe Gen 5, Conduction-Cooled, Low Profile, Single |
Installation Requirements
Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions to update the switch firmware.
Best Practices
To obtain the most recent functional and security updates, Cornelis recommends that you download and install the latest versions of the CN5000 Omni-Path software and firmware. Software and Documentation are found in the Cornelis Customer Center.
To ensure optimal performance in your CN5000 fabric, it is important to review the Cornelis performance tuning recommendations in the CN5000 Performance Tuning Guide.
Issues
This section lists the resolved and open issues.
Resolved Issues
None.
Open Issues
The following table lists the open issues for this release.
ID | Description | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
STL-75609 | The updateAgent tool may become stuck when downgrading SuperNIC firmware. | Use |
STL-73440 | Running the updateAgent while the Fabric Manager is running may result in a segfault. | Disable the Fabric Manager prior to running the updateAgent. |
STL-73195 | When updating the SuperNIC firmware using
| Retry the |
STL-72988 STL-72556 | When updating firmware in a CN5000 SuperNIC in a management node, updateAgent times out when the FM is running at the same time. | Run the updateAgent with the Refer to the CN5000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, “Update the SuperNIC Firmware” for the full procedure. |
Product Limitations
None.