Overview
These release notes detail the Mellanox Switch-IB firmware, version 11.1910.0618. This firmware enhances the Switch-IB silicon architecture with advanced features for efficient and remote switch management.
Key Information
- Supported Systems: Details supported devices and protocols. For the latest list, visit Mellanox.com.
- Firmware Interoperability: Lists validated software versions for compatibility.
- Supported Cables and Modules: Information on compatible cables and transceivers can be found on the Mellanox website.
- Firmware Upgrade: Instructions and tools for firmware upgrades are available via the Mellanox Firmware Tools (MFT) package.
- PRM Revision Compatibility: Confirms compliance with the Mellanox Switches Programmer's Reference Manual (PRM).
Changes and New Features
This section outlines the specific changes and new features introduced in Rev 11.1910.0618, including support for:
- PortStateTable standard SMP MAD
- PSU utilization and consumption monitoring
- PSU temperature and 12V Vout monitoring
- Congestion control log 1.3
- Additional PDDR pages for diagnostics data
- Fan part number and serial number reading
- IB telemetry and Top Talkers
- 100GbE PSM4/LR4 modules
- Adaptive Routine (AR) optimizations
- Force EDR on Switch IB systems
- Additional Port Counters Extended
- IB Router Port Counters
- Burst/traffic histograms
- Port PHY Link Mode (PLLM) register
- QSFP copper cables
Known Issues and Bug Fixes
The document also lists known issues with their respective workarounds and provides a history of fixed bugs, detailing the internal reference, description, and release versions for each fix.
Resources
For more information, visit the Mellanox website:
For the latest firmware and tools, refer to:
For supported cables and transceivers:
