Complying High-Speed QSFP+ Connector for a Leading US-Based Manufacturer
Overview
The client is a leading US-based provider of advanced solutions for optic and wired applications. They sought enhanced assistance to review, resolve issues and improve the code, ensuring that the product, operating on Cisco servers, adhered to Cisco standards. Leveraging its expertise in embedded engineering services, ACL Digital analyzed and rectified firmware issues and delivered 100% qualified code for Cisco EDCS-641344 certification, ensuring reliable performance on Cisco servers.
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Challenges
Inadequate code compliance with Cisco standards
Lack of engineering expertise and support to address code issues
Solution
- Analyzed and rectified issues in QSFP+ active firmware to ensure compliance with the Cisco EDCS-641344 specification
- Updated the internal EEPROM and Flash memory as per the data received from the host(data center) via. I2C
- Corrected timing of interrupt signal and interrupt flag as per Cisco specification during 1-byte I2C operations
- Analyzed and fixed the code smells in the firmware to avoid potential risks of failure
- Provided documentation of existing design, architecture, analysis, fix and validation reports, etc. for future firmware improvements
Outcomes
- Delivered code qualified with 100% for Cisco EDCS-641344 certification for reliable performance on Cisco server