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This document describes how to get started using Indigo-1.0 releases. There are significant differences between different versions of the software, different versions of the hardware, and different methods of loading the software, so make sure you are reading the right section. . This document covers the common aspects of using the Indigo software, but you will need to refer to the specific platform page for more information. If you're having problems, make sure that you're referring to documentation targeted to the platform and setup you're using.

Your feedback in helping to clarify these differences is appreciated.

Platforms

The following platforms have active Indigo-1.0 support.

• Quanta LB9A/Pronto 3290
• Quanta LB4G/Pronto 3240
• Quanta LB8/Pronto 3780
• Netgear GSM7328S
• Netgear GSM7352S
• Selected XGS-based Broadcom Reference

LB9A/3290

This is a 48 x GE + 4 x 10GE system. In this document, we will refer to this as the 3290. See (TBD) for more specifics.

LB4G/3240

This is a 48 x GE + 4 x 10GE system. It has somewhat less capabilities than the 3290. In this document, we will refer to this as the 3240. See (TBD) for more specifics.

LB8/3780

Not supported yet, but coming soon. This is a 48 x 10GE system with SFP+ interfaces. See (TBD) for more specifics.

Netgear GSM7328S and GSM7352S

These platforms run Netgear specific Indigo Firmware. Contact Netgear for more information about these platforms. (Need contact). See (TBD) for more specifics.

Broadcom Reference Designs

Indigo has been ported to a few Broadcom Reference Designs. Contact dan.talayco@bigswitch.com if you have access to one of these platforms and are interested in receiving this software. Approval from Broadcom may be required.

Components

• uImage
• uInitrd2m
• u-boot.bin
• dtb file
• mtd0image

Methods of Loading Images

There are several methods that the software can become active on the switch.

Using the CF Card

The 3290 and 3780 both come with Compact Flash cards that can be used to boot the software. For these platforms, this is the preferred method.

Write to Flash

NFS

Allows All Indigo platforms boot from flash. From u-boot on Quanta/Pronto based designs, here are the directions for writing a new image to flash.

NFS

This allows multiple systems to boot from the same root file system. However, this requires more network and system configuration; it also requires per-system differentiation by some mechanism.

TFTP to Memory

Copy the images The boot images may be copied from a TFTP server over the network directly into memory. This is probably the fastest way to boot.

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