Download and Install Supported Firmware Versions for HCAs

Oracle HCAs might require a firmware upgrade to support the host drivers. You can download the firmware and option ROM by following this procedure. For third-party HCAs, consult the manufacturer's documentation to obtain required firmware version.

1. Go to:

   https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/index.jspx

2. Log in to internal support portal.
3. Select the Patch and Updates tab on the top right pane.

   This directs you to My Oracle Support.

4. Select the Product or Family (Advanced ) tab and search for Oracle QDR Infiniband Adapter and verify available version of firmware under the Release tab.
5. Click Search to check all available patches with the supported operating systems.
6. Select suitable product patch and click Save.
7. Copy the software from the network-accessible node to the host server.
8. Unzip the .zip file.
9. Install the firmware and option ROM into the Oracle HCA as described in the HCA documentation.