The overall procedure for upgrading an FPGA is described in this table:
- Upload the new FPGA image as shown in Uploading an FPGA Image to the Flash Memory.
- Switch to the new image as shown in Switching the Image in a SmartNIC.
- Confirm the switch as shown in Switching the Image in a SmartNIC.
The upgrade process is shown in detail in Flowchart Depicting the Upgrade Cycle.