Nvidia BlueField-2 BF2500 User Manual

79
1.
2.
Updating BlueField Controller Card Firmware
The below steps demonstrate how to manually update the firmware if the automatic process fails. The firmware image can be found in the BlueField
Software package.
Copy the firmware image to the BlueField Arm:
scp fw-BlueField-rel--XX_XX_XXXX-MBF1M6X6A-CSNA_Ax.ini.bin \
root@192.168.100.2:/root
[root@localhost ~]# mst start
Starting MST (Mellanox Software Tools) driver set Loading MST PCI module - Success
Loading MST PCI configuration module - Success Create devices
Unloading MST PCI module (unused) - Success [root@localhost ~]# mst status
MST modules:
------------
MST PCI module is not loaded
MST PCI configuration module loaded
MST devices:
------------
/dev/mst/mt41682_pciconf0
- PCI configuration cycles access.
domain:bus:dev.fn=0000:04:00.0 addr.reg=88 data.reg=92
Chip revision is: 00
The output indicates that the device is “/dev/mst/mt41682_pciconf0”. To update the firmware:
flint -d /dev/mst/mt41682_pciconf0 b \
-i /root/ fw-BlueField-rel-XX_XX_XXXX-MBF1M6X6A-CSNA_Ax.ini.bin
When using the mlx and ini files, use the following command instead:
mlxburn -d /dev/mst/mt41682_pciconf0 -fw fw-BlueField.mlx -c bf.ini
The below commands apply to MBF1M616A-CSNAT. The commands vary per OPN.


Nvidia BlueField-2 BF2500 Specifications

General

Processor	ARM Cortex-A72
Memory	16 GB DDR4
Network Interfaces	2 x 100GbE
PCIe Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16
Product Type	DPU (Data Processing Unit)
Interface Type	Ethernet
Ethernet Ports	2
Maximum power consumption	75W
PCIe Lanes	16
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Storage Acceleration	Yes
Virtualization Support	Yes
Security Features	Secure Boot

Summary

Introduction and System Requirements

System Requirements Overview

Details hardware, OS, and connectivity needs for DPU operation.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the DPU package.

Product Overview and Specifications

Product Overview

General description of the BlueField-2 BF2500 DPU Controller.

Ideal Solution for JBOF/JBOD Systems

Explains DPU's suitability for JBOF/JBOD systems.

BlueField-2 DPU Controller Specifications

Technical specifications for different DPU models.

Features and Benefits

PCIe and High-Speed Networking Features

Details PCIe, 200Gb/s Ethernet, InfiniBand speeds.

Advanced Technologies

Covers Overlay Networks, RDMA, ROCE, PeerDirect.

Performance and Security Features

Highlights Storage Acceleration, NVMe-oF, SR-IOV, Crypto.

Interfaces and Connector Details

Supported Interfaces Overview

Lists and describes all supported interfaces.

Layout and Connector Information

Visual guide to connectors and their layout.

Detailed Interface Descriptions

In-depth explanation of each interface.

Management Interfaces

Covers GbE OOB and NC-SI management.

Power and Memory Interfaces

Details power supply and memory interfaces.

Pin Descriptions

PCIe x16 Connector Pinouts

Pin definitions for the PCIe x16 edge connector.

Side B Connector Pinouts

Pin definitions for Side B of the connector.

Power Supply and Cabling Configurations

External Power Supply Interfaces

Details external power supply connections.

Cables and Cabling Configurations

Guidance on necessary cables and connections.

Thermal Management

Thermal Sensors and Thresholds

Information on thermal monitoring and thresholds.

Hardware Installation

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Critical safety information for installation.

Installation Procedure Overview

Outlines the installation steps.

System and Software Requirements

Details system and software needs.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Checklist before starting the installation process.

Installation Instructions

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Detailed steps for installing the DPU.

Networking Cable Handling

Details networking cable insertion/removal.

Bring-Up and Driver Installation

BlueField Software Overview

Describes available BlueField software features.

Yocto Distribution Installation

Guide for installing the Yocto OS.

Linux OS Installation Methods

Covers PXE and non-PXE installation.

PXE Server Configuration

Steps to configure PXE server for OS deployment.

MLNX_OFED Installation

Instructions for installing MLNX_OFED drivers.

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for the DPU.

Specifications

Model-Specific Specifications

Details specs for MBF2H516B and MBF2H515B models.

Mechanical Dimensions and Identification

Physical dimensions and finding identifiers.