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JSLEnterprises

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Ok, I started completely over, substituting in that jffs2 image, and it seems to be doing the exact same thing:
Code:
=> run flash_jffs2
Kernel panic - not syncing: No init found.  Try passing init= option to kernel. See Linux Documentation/init.txt for guidance.
CPU: 0 PID: 1 Comm: swapper Not tainted 3.10.27-MELLANOXuni-m460ex PPC_M460EX
Call Trace(ef840000): name=swapper, state=0
[ef845ea0] [c0005614] show_stack+0x54/0x150 (unreliable)
[ef845ee0] [c02758d8] panic+0xcc/0x204
[ef845f30] [c0001b90] kernel_init+0xe8/0xf8
[ef845f40] [c000afcc] ret_from_kernel_thread+0x5c/0x64
Rebooting in 180 seconds..

And it will just reboot and go into a loop

For reference here is my printenv output
Code:
=> printenv
bootcmd=run flash_jffs2
bootdelay=5
baudrate=9600
loads_echo=
hostname=mlnx460ex
netdev=eth0
nfsargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/nfs rw nfsroot=${serverip}:${rootpath}
ramargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw
addip=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} ip=${ipaddr}:${serverip}:${gatewayip}:${netmask}:${hostname}:${netdev}:off panic=1
addtty=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} console=ttyS0,${baudrate}
addmisc=setenv bootargs ${bootargs}
initrd_high=30000000
kernel_addr_r=400000
fdt_addr_r=800000
ramdisk_addr_r=C00000
hostname=mlnx460ex
bootfile=mlnx460ex/uImage
ramdisk_file=mlnx460ex/uRamdisk
rootpath=/opt/eldk/ppc_4xxFP
flash_self=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr} ${fdt_addr}
flash_nfs=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
net_nfs=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile}; tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file}; run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
net_self_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${ramdisk_file};
net_self=run net_self_load;run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r}
fdt_file=mlnx460ex/mlnx460ex.dtb
flash_self_old=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr}
flash_nfs_old=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr}
net_nfs_old=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r}
load=tftp 200000 mlnx460ex/u-boot.bin
update=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;era 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fileaddr} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize;saveenv
upd=run load update
dhcp_vendor-class-identifier=bootmfg:hwname:mlnx460ex:
reset_button=0
clear_filesize=setenv filesize
mfg_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_args=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw ramdisk_size=${mfg_ramdisk_size} ${mfg_extra_args}
mfg_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_nodhcp=echo "Manufacture will TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
mfg=echo "Manufacture will DHCP, TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; dhcp; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
menu_file=menu.img
menu_load=tftp ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${menu_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
menu_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run menu_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run menu_usb_load_fat ; fi
menu_usb=run clear_filesize ; run menu_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
fw_file=u-boot.bin
fw_load=tftp ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${fw_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
fw_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run fw_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run fw_usb_load_fat ; fi
fw_update_raw=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;erase 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};cmp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize; saveenv
fw_usb_update=run clear_filesize ; run fw_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
boot_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_usb_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_usb_load_ext2=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load_fat=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run mfg_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run mfg_usb_load_fat ; fi
mfg_usb=echo "Manufacture will load from USB directory ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}, and boot"; echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_usb_load; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
kernel_addr=ff000000
fdt_addr=ff1e0000
ramdisk_addr=ff200000
fw_addr_r=400000
menu_addr_r=B00000
pciconfighost=1
pcie_mode=RP:RP
autoload=no
rootdev=/dev/mtdblock6
boot_usb_ext2_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_ext2_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
mfg_kernel_file=vmlinuz
mfg_ramdisk_file=rootfs
mfg_ramdisk_size=180224
mfg_fdt_file=fdt
mfg_usb_dev=0
mfg_usb_part=1
mfg_usb_fstype=fat
mfg_usb_root=/
boot_kernel_file=vmlinuz
boot_fdt_file=fdt
boot_usb_dev=0
boot_usb_part_loc_1=2
boot_usb_part_loc_2=3
boot_usb_root_loc_1=/dev/sda5
boot_usb_root_loc_2=/dev/sda6
usb_args_loc_1=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_1} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
usb_args_loc_2=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_2} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
flash_jffs2=run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
autostart=off
autoload=off
ethact=ppc_4xx_eth0
filesize=240000
fileaddr=400000
netmask=255.0.0.0
ipaddr=10.0.0.3
serverip=10.0.1.2
image_kernel_args=loglevel=2
jffs2_args=setenv bootargs root=/dev/mtdblock6 rootfstype=jffs2 rw reset_button=0 loglevel=2
You should be seeing some ECC errors and then finally prompt. If it's doing a kernel panic, re-write the binary (remember, its the extensionless file inside the zip, not the zip itself).

tftp 400000 <tftpaddy>:mlnxbase
nand erase clean 0 1FFFFFFF
nand write ${fileaddr} 0 ${filesize}
 
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JTF195

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You should be seeing some ECC errors and then finally prompt. If it's doing a kernel panic, re-write the binary (remember, its the extensionless file inside the zip, not the zip itself).

tftp 400000 <tftpaddy>:mlnxbase
nand erase clean 0 1FFFFFFF
nand write ${fileaddr} 0 ${filesize}
That's exactly what I've been doing.

I even tried 'nand erase clean' one of the times without specifying addresses so it wiped the entire nand (but I did NOT do a 'nand scrub' because I read that it can cause major problems)

I think part of the the problem is that before I first started this whole thing, I ran an 'envreset' command, so it seems like some of the environment variables might be misconfigured. I don't even have a 'run mlxlinux' command available. I have to use 'run flash_jffs2'

The first time I got an immediate kernel panic, I tried rebuilding the jffs2 image and tried again and I did get stuck in nonstop ECC errors that time, gradually bits of jffs2, but ended in a kernel panic again when it finished.

At one point, it went into a loop of these errors:
Code:
can't open /dev/tty4: No such file or directory
can't open /dev/tty3: No such file or directory
can't open /dev/tty2: No such file or directory
Memory is hazy, not sure what the conditions were...

After you replied to the thread I tried starting completely over with another 'envreset', flashed the kernel again, and used your jffs2 image instead of mine, and got the kernel panic loop again the first time.

I've tried just the jffs2 again a couple times just now and it went into the tty error loop again.

Edit: Tried doing 'envreset' and 'run flash_jffs2' directly after without setting environment variables or reflashing anything, and it went into ECC errors, but it's gradually loading bits of the jffs2 again, so maybe I'll finally get somewhere this time..

Edit2: Nope, it finished loading and went back into tty error loop again.
 
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JSLEnterprises

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type the following code:
setenv mlxlinux "run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}"
then saveenv

now try 'run mlxlinux'
 

JTF195

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Add the following line
setenv mlxlinux "run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}"
then saveenv
The command I've been using, 'run flash_jffs2' is already identical to that, just with a different name:
flash_jffs2=run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}

I tried the following:
Code:
envreset
setenv mlxlinux 'run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}'
setenv image_kernel_args loglevel=2
setenv jffs2_args 'setenv bootargs root=${rootdev} rootfstype=jffs2 rw reset_button=${reset_button} ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}'
saveenv
run mlxlinux
And it just went into the same tty error loop again

Incidentally, when entering the setenv <commands> with double quotes, it expands the env variables
With single quotes it didn't expand the variables, but it made no difference either way

Here is the full default environment
Code:
=> printenv
bootcmd=run flash_jffs2
bootdelay=5
baudrate=9600
loads_echo=
autoload=n
hostname=mlnx460ex
netdev=eth0
nfsargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/nfs rw nfsroot=${serverip}:${rootpath}
ramargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw
addip=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} ip=${ipaddr}:${serverip}:${gatewayip}:${netmask}:${hostname}:${netdev}:off panic=1
addtty=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} console=ttyS0,${baudrate}
addmisc=setenv bootargs ${bootargs}
initrd_high=30000000
kernel_addr_r=400000
fdt_addr_r=800000
ramdisk_addr_r=C00000
hostname=mlnx460ex
bootfile=mlnx460ex/uImage
ramdisk_file=mlnx460ex/uRamdisk
rootpath=/opt/eldk/ppc_4xxFP
flash_self=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr} ${fdt_addr}
flash_nfs=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
net_nfs=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile}; tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file}; run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
net_self_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${ramdisk_file};
net_self=run net_self_load;run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r}
fdt_file=mlnx460ex/mlnx460ex.dtb
flash_self_old=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr}
flash_nfs_old=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr}
net_nfs_old=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r}
load=tftp 200000 mlnx460ex/u-boot.bin
update=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;era 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fileaddr} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize;saveenv
upd=run load update
dhcp_vendor-class-identifier=bootmfg:hwname:mlnx460ex:
reset_button=0
clear_filesize=setenv filesize
mfg_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_args=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw ramdisk_size=${mfg_ramdisk_size} ${mfg_extra_args}
mfg_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_nodhcp=echo "Manufacture will TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
mfg=echo "Manufacture will DHCP, TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; dhcp; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
menu_file=menu.img
menu_load=tftp ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${menu_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
menu_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run menu_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run menu_usb_load_fat ; fi
menu_usb=run clear_filesize ; run menu_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
fw_file=u-boot.bin
fw_load=tftp ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${fw_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
fw_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run fw_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run fw_usb_load_fat ; fi
fw_update_raw=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;erase 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};cmp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize; saveenv
fw_usb_update=run clear_filesize ; run fw_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
boot_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_usb_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_usb_load_ext2=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load_fat=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run mfg_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run mfg_usb_load_fat ; fi
mfg_usb=echo "Manufacture will load from USB directory ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}, and boot"; echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_usb_load; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
kernel_addr=ff000000
fdt_addr=ff1e0000
ramdisk_addr=ff200000
fw_addr_r=400000
menu_addr_r=B00000
pciconfighost=1
pcie_mode=RP:RP
autoload=no
rootdev=/dev/mtdblock6
boot_usb_ext2_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_ext2_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
mfg_kernel_file=vmlinuz
mfg_ramdisk_file=rootfs
mfg_ramdisk_size=180224
mfg_fdt_file=fdt
mfg_usb_dev=0
mfg_usb_part=1
mfg_usb_fstype=fat
mfg_usb_root=/
boot_kernel_file=vmlinuz
boot_fdt_file=fdt
boot_usb_dev=0
boot_usb_part_loc_1=2
boot_usb_part_loc_2=3
boot_usb_root_loc_1=/dev/sda5
boot_usb_root_loc_2=/dev/sda6
usb_args_loc_1=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_1} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
usb_args_loc_2=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_2} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
jffs2_args=setenv bootargs root=${rootdev} rootfstype=jffs2 ro reset_button=${reset_button} ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
flash_jffs2=run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}

Environment size: 8702/16380 bytes
 

x00r

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Dear STH forum members... This may be a bit off topic question, if so, i am sorry about that.
I am looking for a cheap 10 GbE switch in shops within EU and after reading this What are the options for "Cheap" 10G SFP+ Switches right now? : homelab i got intrigued by the possibility of having a QSFP switch. I have found one HP branded 670769-B21 for sale and could not find out (via the seller) if there is the Ethernet license activated.

I do assume, that the HP branded Mellanox SX6036 are also somehow limited like those EMC ones, but i also assume they can be reflashed to stock Mellanox. Am i right on this one?

And then there is the Ethernet license, @mpogr mentioned that it is not needed when using the conversion, would that apply also to the HP 670769-B21?

My last question... Are there any annoying limitations compared with "normal" Ethernet switches, like for instance Arista DCS-7124S? I can buy both for about the same price. I do not use any L3 stuff, just L2 VLANs. I am sure i would do fine with the Arista, will the Mellanox also provide simple L2 mgmt?

Thank you for your patience with all my question!
 

x00r

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Nope, Vanilla mlnx-os with HP product #
Thank you for the insightful info... But that means, the thing is unusable for Ethernet Networks without the 3k license?

How it is possible that the EMC ones do have it? Were they used for ETH within the EMC use case? Or is is just a gimmick caused by the rebranding to vanilla? A see a few of them on eBay for ridiculous prices, but shipping costs and duty do actually double the cost of getting it from US for me.
 

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The command I've been using, 'run flash_jffs2' is already identical to that, just with a different name:
flash_jffs2=run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}

I tried the following:
Code:
envreset
setenv mlxlinux 'run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}'
setenv image_kernel_args loglevel=2
setenv jffs2_args 'setenv bootargs root=${rootdev} rootfstype=jffs2 rw reset_button=${reset_button} ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}'
saveenv
run mlxlinux
And it just went into the same tty error loop again

Incidentally, when entering the setenv <commands> with double quotes, it expands the env variables
With single quotes it didn't expand the variables, but it made no difference either way

Here is the full default environment
Code:
=> printenv
bootcmd=run flash_jffs2
bootdelay=5
baudrate=9600
loads_echo=
autoload=n
hostname=mlnx460ex
netdev=eth0
nfsargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/nfs rw nfsroot=${serverip}:${rootpath}
ramargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw
addip=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} ip=${ipaddr}:${serverip}:${gatewayip}:${netmask}:${hostname}:${netdev}:off panic=1
addtty=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} console=ttyS0,${baudrate}
addmisc=setenv bootargs ${bootargs}
initrd_high=30000000
kernel_addr_r=400000
fdt_addr_r=800000
ramdisk_addr_r=C00000
hostname=mlnx460ex
bootfile=mlnx460ex/uImage
ramdisk_file=mlnx460ex/uRamdisk
rootpath=/opt/eldk/ppc_4xxFP
flash_self=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr} ${fdt_addr}
flash_nfs=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
net_nfs=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile}; tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file}; run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
net_self_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${ramdisk_file};
net_self=run net_self_load;run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r}
fdt_file=mlnx460ex/mlnx460ex.dtb
flash_self_old=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr}
flash_nfs_old=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr}
net_nfs_old=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r}
load=tftp 200000 mlnx460ex/u-boot.bin
update=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;era 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fileaddr} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize;saveenv
upd=run load update
dhcp_vendor-class-identifier=bootmfg:hwname:mlnx460ex:
reset_button=0
clear_filesize=setenv filesize
mfg_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_args=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw ramdisk_size=${mfg_ramdisk_size} ${mfg_extra_args}
mfg_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_nodhcp=echo "Manufacture will TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
mfg=echo "Manufacture will DHCP, TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; dhcp; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
menu_file=menu.img
menu_load=tftp ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${menu_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
menu_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run menu_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run menu_usb_load_fat ; fi
menu_usb=run clear_filesize ; run menu_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
fw_file=u-boot.bin
fw_load=tftp ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${fw_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
fw_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run fw_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run fw_usb_load_fat ; fi
fw_update_raw=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;erase 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};cmp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize; saveenv
fw_usb_update=run clear_filesize ; run fw_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
boot_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_usb_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_usb_load_ext2=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load_fat=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run mfg_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run mfg_usb_load_fat ; fi
mfg_usb=echo "Manufacture will load from USB directory ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}, and boot"; echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_usb_load; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
kernel_addr=ff000000
fdt_addr=ff1e0000
ramdisk_addr=ff200000
fw_addr_r=400000
menu_addr_r=B00000
pciconfighost=1
pcie_mode=RP:RP
autoload=no
rootdev=/dev/mtdblock6
boot_usb_ext2_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_ext2_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
mfg_kernel_file=vmlinuz
mfg_ramdisk_file=rootfs
mfg_ramdisk_size=180224
mfg_fdt_file=fdt
mfg_usb_dev=0
mfg_usb_part=1
mfg_usb_fstype=fat
mfg_usb_root=/
boot_kernel_file=vmlinuz
boot_fdt_file=fdt
boot_usb_dev=0
boot_usb_part_loc_1=2
boot_usb_part_loc_2=3
boot_usb_root_loc_1=/dev/sda5
boot_usb_root_loc_2=/dev/sda6
usb_args_loc_1=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_1} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
usb_args_loc_2=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_2} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
jffs2_args=setenv bootargs root=${rootdev} rootfstype=jffs2 ro reset_button=${reset_button} ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
flash_jffs2=run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}

Environment size: 8702/16380 bytes
I think point in case here is one shouldn't reset the env variables in UBoot, otherwise bad things happen. Can someone with a working switch send this fellow their output of printenv? I would do it myself, but travelling at the moment... Thanks!
 

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I think point in case here is one shouldn't reset the env variables in UBoot, otherwise bad things happen. Can someone with a working switch send this fellow their output of printenv? I would do it myself, but travelling at the moment... Thanks!
U-Boot 2009.01 SX_PPC_M460EX SX_3.2.0330-82-EMC ppc (Feb 27 2013 - 12:13:42)

CPU: AMCC PowerPC 460EX Rev. B at 1000 MHz (PLB=166, OPB=83, EBC=83 MHz)
Security/Kasumi support
Bootstrap Option H - Boot ROM Location I2C (Addr 0x52)
Internal PCI arbiter disabled
32 kB I-Cache 32 kB D-Cache
Board: Mellanox PPC460EX Board
FDEF: No
I2C: ready
DRAM: 2 GB (ECC enabled, 333 MHz, CL3)
FLASH: 16 MB
NAND: 1024 MiB
PCI: Bus Dev VenId DevId Class Int
PCIE0: link is not up.
PCIE1: successfully set as root-complex
01 00 15b3 c738 0c06 00
Net: ppc_4xx_eth0, ppc_4xx_eth1
Hit any key to stop autoboot: 0
Wrong Image Format for bootm command
ERROR: can't get kernel image!
=> printenv
bootcmd=run flash_jffs2
bootdelay=5
baudrate=9600
loads_echo=
autoload=n
hostname=mlnx460ex
netdev=eth0
nfsargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/nfs rw nfsroot=${serverip}:${rootpath}
ramargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw
addip=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} ip=${ipaddr}:${serverip}:${gatewayip}:${netmask}:${hostname}:${netdev}:eek:ff panic=1
addtty=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} console=ttyS0,${baudrate}
addmisc=setenv bootargs ${bootargs}
initrd_high=30000000
kernel_addr_r=400000
fdt_addr_r=800000
ramdisk_addr_r=C00000
hostname=mlnx460ex
bootfile=mlnx460ex/uImage
ramdisk_file=mlnx460ex/uRamdisk
rootpath=/opt/eldk/ppc_4xxFP
flash_self=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr} ${fdt_addr}
flash_nfs=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
net_nfs=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile}; tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file}; run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
net_self_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${ramdisk_file};
net_self=run net_self_load;run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r}
fdt_file=mlnx460ex/mlnx460ex.dtb
flash_self_old=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr}
flash_nfs_old=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr}
net_nfs_old=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r}
load=tftp 200000 mlnx460ex/u-boot.bin
update=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;era 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fileaddr} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize;saveenv
upd=run load update
dhcp_vendor-class-identifier=bootmfg:hwname:mlnx460ex:
clear_filesize=setenv filesize
mfg_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_args=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw ramdisk_size=${mfg_ramdisk_size} ${mfg_extra_args}
mfg_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_nodhcp=echo "Manufacture will TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
mfg=echo "Manufacture will DHCP, TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; dhcp; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
menu_file=menu.img
menu_load=tftp ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${menu_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
menu_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run menu_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run menu_usb_load_fat ; fi
menu_usb=run clear_filesize ; run menu_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
fw_file=u-boot.bin
fw_load=tftp ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${fw_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
fw_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run fw_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run fw_usb_load_fat ; fi
fw_update_raw=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;erase 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};cmp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize; saveenv
fw_usb_update=run clear_filesize ; run fw_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
boot_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_usb_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_usb_load_ext2=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load_fat=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run mfg_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run mfg_usb_load_fat ; fi
mfg_usb=echo "Manufacture will load from USB directory ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}, and boot"; echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_usb_load; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
kernel_addr=ff000000
fdt_addr=ff1e0000
ramdisk_addr=ff200000
fw_addr_r=400000
menu_addr_r=B00000
pciconfighost=1
pcie_mode=RP:RP
autoload=no
rootdev=/dev/mtdblock6
boot_usb_ext2_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_ext2_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
mfg_kernel_file=vmlinuz
mfg_ramdisk_file=rootfs
mfg_ramdisk_size=180224
mfg_fdt_file=fdt
mfg_usb_dev=0
mfg_usb_part=1
mfg_usb_fstype=fat
mfg_usb_root=/
boot_kernel_file=vmlinuz
boot_fdt_file=fdt
boot_usb_dev=0
boot_usb_part_loc_1=2
boot_usb_part_loc_2=3
boot_usb_root_loc_1=/dev/sda5
boot_usb_root_loc_2=/dev/sda6
usb_args_loc_1=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_1} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
usb_args_loc_2=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_2} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
jffs2_args=setenv bootargs root=${rootdev} rootfstype=jffs2 ro reset_button=${reset_button} ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
flash_jffs2=run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
ethaddr=00:02:C9:63:EB:5E
eth1addr=00:02:C9:63:EB:5F
stdin=serial
stdout=serial
stderr=serial
reset_button=0
ethact=ppc_4xx_eth0
ver=U-Boot 2009.01 SX_PPC_M460EX SX_3.2.0330-82-EMC ppc (Feb 27 2013 - 12:13:42)
bootargs=root=/dev/mtdblock6 rootfstype=jffs2 ro reset_button=0 console=ttyS0,9600

Environment size: 8980/16380 bytes
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Just remembered I took one when i initially had issues with my second switch :)
 
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btw the tty loop does show up sometimes in busy box..
a quick fix is to copy paste this to the console.. As the console is actually there and working

ln -sf /dev/null /dev/tty2
ln -sf /dev/null /dev/tty3
ln -sf /dev/null /dev/tty4

and then you should be left at a # prompt
 
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Okay I have a question for someone who has successfully got there switch converted using mpogr's guide.
after Step 5 create the config DB. Step 6 is flashing the firmware
1. Do you turn the switch off or reset it between those two points. or is it still sitting at the # prompt from mtdblock6 boot.
2. I've used flint to flash mellanox nic's before, but how do you do that for a switch as I don't see how to find the <yourswitchlid> info.
3. Last question step 7 point "rootfs to /dev/mtdblock 7" is this done by changing the "setenv rootdev /dev/mtdblock7".

Thanks for your help, I feel like I should be close here as most of the guide I got through without a problem.
 
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U-Boot 2009.01 SX_PPC_M460EX SX_3.2.0330-82-EMC ppc (Feb 27 2013 - 12:13:42)

CPU: AMCC PowerPC 460EX Rev. B at 1000 MHz (PLB=166, OPB=83, EBC=83 MHz)
Security/Kasumi support
Bootstrap Option H - Boot ROM Location I2C (Addr 0x52)
Internal PCI arbiter disabled
32 kB I-Cache 32 kB D-Cache
Board: Mellanox PPC460EX Board
FDEF: No
I2C: ready
DRAM: 2 GB (ECC enabled, 333 MHz, CL3)
FLASH: 16 MB
NAND: 1024 MiB
PCI: Bus Dev VenId DevId Class Int
PCIE0: link is not up.
PCIE1: successfully set as root-complex
01 00 15b3 c738 0c06 00
Net: ppc_4xx_eth0, ppc_4xx_eth1
Hit any key to stop autoboot: 0
Wrong Image Format for bootm command
ERROR: can't get kernel image!
=> printenv
bootcmd=run flash_jffs2
bootdelay=5
baudrate=9600
loads_echo=
autoload=n
hostname=mlnx460ex
netdev=eth0
nfsargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/nfs rw nfsroot=${serverip}:${rootpath}
ramargs=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw
addip=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} ip=${ipaddr}:${serverip}:${gatewayip}:${netmask}:${hostname}:${netdev}:eek:ff panic=1
addtty=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} console=ttyS0,${baudrate}
addmisc=setenv bootargs ${bootargs}
initrd_high=30000000
kernel_addr_r=400000
fdt_addr_r=800000
ramdisk_addr_r=C00000
hostname=mlnx460ex
bootfile=mlnx460ex/uImage
ramdisk_file=mlnx460ex/uRamdisk
rootpath=/opt/eldk/ppc_4xxFP
flash_self=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr} ${fdt_addr}
flash_nfs=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
net_nfs=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile}; tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file}; run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
net_self_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${ramdisk_file};
net_self=run net_self_load;run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r}
fdt_file=mlnx460ex/mlnx460ex.dtb
flash_self_old=run ramargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr} ${ramdisk_addr}
flash_nfs_old=run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr}
net_nfs_old=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${bootfile};run nfsargs addip addtty addmisc;bootm ${kernel_addr_r}
load=tftp 200000 mlnx460ex/u-boot.bin
update=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;era 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fileaddr} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize;saveenv
upd=run load update
dhcp_vendor-class-identifier=bootmfg:hwname:mlnx460ex:
clear_filesize=setenv filesize
mfg_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_args=setenv bootargs root=/dev/ram rw ramdisk_size=${mfg_ramdisk_size} ${mfg_extra_args}
mfg_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_load=tftp ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};tftp ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};tftp ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_nodhcp=echo "Manufacture will TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
mfg=echo "Manufacture will DHCP, TFTP from directory ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}, and boot";echo; dhcp; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_load;if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
menu_file=menu.img
menu_load=tftp ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${menu_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
menu_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${menu_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${menu_file};
menu_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run menu_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run menu_usb_load_fat ; fi
menu_usb=run clear_filesize ; run menu_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
menu=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run menu_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then autoscr ${menu_addr_r}; else ; echo Failed menu load ; fi
fw_file=u-boot.bin
fw_load=tftp ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_root}${mfg_dir}/${fw_file}; if test $? -ne 0; then run clear_filesize ; echo Download failed ;fi
fw_usb_load_ext2=usb start; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load_fat=usb start; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fw_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${fw_file};
fw_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run fw_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run fw_usb_load_fat ; fi
fw_update_raw=protect off 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;erase 0xFFFA0000 FFFFFFFF;cp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};cmp.b ${fw_addr_r} 0xFFFA0000 ${filesize};setenv filesize; saveenv
fw_usb_update=run clear_filesize ; run fw_usb_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update_nodhcp=run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
fw_update=dhcp ; run clear_filesize ; run fw_load ; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then run fw_update_raw ; else ; echo Failed update load ; fi
boot_common_args=run addtty addmisc
mfg_usb_dir=mlnx460ex
mfg_usb_load_ext2=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; ext2load usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load_fat=usb start; echo "Loading ${mfg_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${kernel_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_fdt_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${fdt_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_fdt_file};echo "Loading ${mfg_ramdisk_file}"; fatload usb ${mfg_usb_dev}:${mfg_usb_part} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}/${mfg_ramdisk_file}
mfg_usb_load=if test "x${mfg_usb_fstype}" = "xext2"; then run mfg_usb_load_ext2 ; else ; run mfg_usb_load_fat ; fi
mfg_usb=echo "Manufacture will load from USB directory ${mfg_usb_root}${mfg_usb_dir}, and boot"; echo; run clear_filesize ; run mfg_usb_load; if test 0${filesize} -gt 0; then echo Booting mfg ; run mfg_args mfg_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr_r} ${ramdisk_addr_r} ${fdt_addr_r} ; else ; echo Failed mfg load ; fi
kernel_addr=ff000000
fdt_addr=ff1e0000
ramdisk_addr=ff200000
fw_addr_r=400000
menu_addr_r=B00000
pciconfighost=1
pcie_mode=RP:RP
autoload=no
rootdev=/dev/mtdblock6
boot_usb_ext2_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_ext2_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";ext2load usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_1=run usb_args_loc_1 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_1} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
boot_usb_fat_loc_2=run usb_args_loc_2 boot_common_args;echo "Loading ${boot_kernel_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${kernel_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_kernel_file};echo "Loading ${boot_fdt_file}";fatload usb ${boot_usb_dev}:${boot_usb_part_loc_2} ${fdt_addr_r} ${boot_usb_root}${boot_usb_dir}/${boot_fdt_file};bootm ${kernel_addr_r} - ${fdt_addr_r}
mfg_kernel_file=vmlinuz
mfg_ramdisk_file=rootfs
mfg_ramdisk_size=180224
mfg_fdt_file=fdt
mfg_usb_dev=0
mfg_usb_part=1
mfg_usb_fstype=fat
mfg_usb_root=/
boot_kernel_file=vmlinuz
boot_fdt_file=fdt
boot_usb_dev=0
boot_usb_part_loc_1=2
boot_usb_part_loc_2=3
boot_usb_root_loc_1=/dev/sda5
boot_usb_root_loc_2=/dev/sda6
usb_args_loc_1=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_1} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
usb_args_loc_2=setenv bootargs root=${boot_usb_root_loc_2} ro reset_button=${reset_button} rootdelay=8 ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
jffs2_args=setenv bootargs root=${rootdev} rootfstype=jffs2 ro reset_button=${reset_button} ${image_kernel_args} ${extra_args}
flash_jffs2=run jffs2_args boot_common_args;bootm ${kernel_addr} - ${fdt_addr}
ethaddr=00:02:C9:63:EB:5E
eth1addr=00:02:C9:63:EB:5F
stdin=serial
stdout=serial
stderr=serial
reset_button=0
ethact=ppc_4xx_eth0
ver=U-Boot 2009.01 SX_PPC_M460EX SX_3.2.0330-82-EMC ppc (Feb 27 2013 - 12:13:42)
bootargs=root=/dev/mtdblock6 rootfstype=jffs2 ro reset_button=0 console=ttyS0,9600

Environment size: 8980/16380 bytes
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Just remembered I took one when i initially had issues with my second switch :)
Thanks a bunch. It looks like the exact same environment as mine:
Diff Checker

The only difference seems to be that addtty has been run once
addtty=setenv bootargs ${bootargs} console=ttyS0,${baudrate}

which just expands the bootargs variable and adds the console configuration to the end
bootargs=root=/dev/mtdblock6 rootfstype=jffs2 ro reset_button=0 console=ttyS0,9600

Everything else is identical.

Were you able to get your switch working eventually?

btw the tty loop does show up sometimes in busy box..
a quick fix is to copy paste this to the console.. As the console is actually there and working

ln -sf /dev/null /dev/tty2
ln -sf /dev/null /dev/tty3
ln -sf /dev/null /dev/tty4

and then you should be left at a # prompt
That did the trick.
Is there any way to stop it from doing that?
 
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Haven’t got my switch working yet. Hoping someone will answer my questions above :)

That trick with the linking tty I found googling busybox tty2 not available. They may have a more permanent solution.
 

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Were you able to get your switch working eventually?
Yes. Had a issue with the mgmt port and tried various things to get it going. In the end its a hardware issue but I managed to get it to work (intermittently which is fine after it has been configured)
 

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Yes. Had a issue with the mgmt port and tried various things to get it going. In the end its a hardware issue but I managed to get it to work (intermittently which is fine after it has been configured)
Did you have to do anything special aside from following mpogr's guide?
 

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I have no idea what his guide looks like nowadays, its been a while;)
But the one I followed basically worked with a few hiccups (that should be rectified now).

Which post contains your current state?
 

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I got to here ..
"Now to burn the firmware into the switch use the following command:
flint –-allow_psid_change –d lid-0x<yourswitchlid> -i ./<firmwarename>.bin b"


only I can't seem to find anything called switchlid in the instructions so I don't know where it was pulled from..

Okay finally realized the switchlid comes from the mlx ofed tools requiring the switch be plugged into the connectx-3 in IB mode. Mine was in ethernet mode. DOH !
Maybe I'll get this switch done one day
 
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I actually flashed locally since I didnt have cables, there should be an addon chapter (step 8 in my Jan'17 version) depicting how to do that;)
 

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Sent this in a PM but realized I should have put it in a thread reply.

I'm actually following a guide from @mpogr. He sent it to me and the files. The guide I'm following has no "Step 8" how to locally flash the firmware from the switch itself.
The state I'm in is this. I have the basic mlx ftdi and busybox kernal that loads out of mtdblock6 working.
I have a working copy of mlxos that boots and runs on mtdblock7.
however none of the ports will work and they did before I flashed the firmware and rebooted.
I believe my problem is flashed it with the HP firmware not the mellanox firmware. (My fault I was googling for mlx 3.6.1002 and found a copy on hp's support site but its for their rebrands I believe)

SO now I have an actual version of the firmware I want to burn with flint locally to the switch, but I'm not sure how to go about it. The mtdblock6 busybox boot doesn't have the usual lspi, bash shell etc..

The mtdblock7 boots straight into mlx0s unless you know some way to exit that down to a shell prompt ?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Terry