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New ContributorQSFP module on Stratix10 MX dev kit
Hi Alessandra,
Sorry for late respond.
Dev kit BTS software required user to use the exact Quartus version as specified in dev kit web site to avoid software compatibility issue.
- I can see you are using v19.2 while dev kit website is advertising Quartus version which is either v18.1.1 or v18.1.2
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/products/boards_and_kits/dev-kits/altera/kit-s10-mx.html
Another suggestion for you is you can cross check with Intel FPGA example design that utilize 10G MAc and Multirate PHY IP as well. checkout below design example
The only catch is the example design is developed to work on another Intel FPGA S10 SI kit board, not S10 MX dev kit but it's still a good reference for you.
Thanks.
Regards,
dlim
Regular ContributorHi Alessandra,
QSFP should be enabled by default. You can build simple H-tile transceiver PHY NativePHY design + QSFP loopback module to test it out.
Else by right the QSFP tab in "board test system" (BTS) should be usable as well.
- May I know what error message that you saw in the BTS GUI ?
- Also make sure you are using the exact Quartus version that's specified in the Stratix 10 MX dev kit website in order to use the BTS.
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/products/boards_and_kits/dev-kits/altera/kit-s10-mx.html
- Other Quartus version may not be compatible with BTS
Also, May I know which Intel FPGA IP that you used to test the 1G connection ? Or are you using your own IP solution ?
Thanks.
Regards,
dlim
AleCamplaHi, thanks for your reply!
I don't have the setup available right now, but I think the QSFP tab was simply not clickable (grayed out). I am currently using Quartus 19.2.
For the IP I am using:
1) 1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multi-rate Ethernet PHY (set for 1G)
2) Low Latency Ethernet 10G MAC
As the devkit does not have an RJ45 connector (and as i need only one transceiver line) I am using :
1) https://www.fs.com/de-en/products/72588.html
Thanks and best regards,
Alessandra
