U-Boot Platform RequirementsΒΆ
For general switch hardware requirements see the Switch Hardware Requirements section.
The hardware requirements for U-Boot platforms are:
| Required Hardware | Purpose |
|---|---|
| U-Boot compatible CPU complex | The CPU complex must be supported by U-Boot. |
| 1GB (min) CPU DRAM | The DRAM used by the CPU. |
| NOR Boot flash 8MB (min), 32MB (rec) | U-Boot and the ONIE kernel and applications reside in NOR flash. Although 8MB is the minimum size of this flash, 32MB is the recommended size. |
| Non-volatile board information | An EEPROM to store board information and manufacturing data, like the device serial number and network MAC address. |
| Ethernet management port | Required to download an operating system installer. |