Is it possible to overwrite OEM dell firmware on my connectX-6 with mellanox original one?
Using mlxup how can I do?
./mlxup --query
Device Type: ConnectX6
Part Number: 0CY7GD_01GK7G_Ax
Description: Mellanox ConnectX-6 Single Port VPI HDR QSFP Adapter
PSID: DEL0000000010
PCI Device Name: 0000:82:00.0
Base GUID: b83fd20300ff98e0
Versions: Current Available
FW 20.32.2004 N/A
PXE 3.6.0502 N/A
UEFI 14.25.0018 N/A
Status: No matching image found
Which device I should select on original mellanox firmware? OPN and PSID?
Which command should be used? flint or mlxup and relative options…
Old related reference doesn’t report all specifications about compatible firmware, psid, opn, and -allow_psid_change is not present on mlxup or flint at the moment.
Thank you so much
Matteo
Hi, it is not recommended to try changing the PSID for a card. There are specific configurations to that card assigned in firmware and trying to overwrite to a different PSID could cause your card to become inoperable.
Dell posts it’s own firmware for their OEM branded cards on their website. What version are you trying to upgrade to? Just doing a quick search I found version 20.35.1012. If you are looking for something newer, you can try contacting someone from Dell, or using their support pages.
thanks,
-matt
Here’s the consolidated procedure for changing PSID from DEL0000000010 to MT_0000000223.
Board Info
Board ID: 0CY7GD_01GK7G_Ax (Dell OEM)
Current PSID: DEL0000000010
Target PSID: MT_0000000223 (NVIDIA/Mellanox reference firmware)
Procedure
- Check current card info
mstflint -d q
Confirm PSID shows DEL0000000010, and note the FW version, Device Type, Base MAC, and GUID.
- Back up the current firmware
mstflint -d ri backup_original.bin
Always keep the original image so you can restore it if something goes wrong.
- Obtain the target PSID firmware image
Download the MT_0000000223 firmware from NVIDIA’s official Firmware for NVIDIA Networking download page. Confirm the Device Type / ASIC / port count / speed matches your card exactly before downloading — a mismatched image can fail to flash or leave the card unusable.
- Flash with PSID change allowed
mstflint -d -i <MT_0000000223_image>.bin -allow_psid_change burn
- Reboot and verify
mstflint -d q
Confirm PSID now shows MT_0000000223.
Risks and notes
Voids Dell warranty/support.
Flashing an incompatible image can brick the card — do not interrupt power during the flash.
Dell management tools (iDRAC/OMSA) may no longer properly identify the card afterward, since VPD data may still reference Dell.
Always double-check Device Type / Part Number match between your card and the MT_0000000223 image before burning.