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Expand DRTIO related errors
Signed-off-by: Egor Savkin <es@m-labs.hk>
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In some cases you may need to regenerate `device_db.py`, like switching clock source or changing the configuration.
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Also it is must-do in most cases once firmware/gateware is being updated (for example, when you add, move or remove EEM
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cards).
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cards), and in case DRTIO layout changed.
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Luckily, it is fairly easy to do. For standalone systems:
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```shell
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```shell
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artiq_ddb_template -o device_db.py -s 1 <satellite1>.json -s 2 <satellite2>.json <...> -s N <satelliteN>.json <master>.json
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```
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Keep in mind, that for DRTIO systems the real SFP connections at master should match the numbers at
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the `artiq_ddb_template` command, or routing table if specified.
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Here is mapping for master Kasli 2.0 (without routing table):
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* SFP0 - Ethernet
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* SFP1 - Satellite 1
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* SFP2 - Satellite 2
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* SFP3 - Satellite 3
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For master Kasli-SoC (without routing table):
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* SFP0 - Satellite 1
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* SFP1 - Satellite 2
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* SFP2 - Satellite 3
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* SFP3 - Satellite 4
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[several kilometers](https://github.com/m-labs/artiq/issues/2022)). The DRTIO protocol is not compatible with Ethernet,
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and moreover, satellites do not have any network access and can be controlled only by master. However,
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both star (2 levels) and tree topologies are supported as well, with default one being the star (one master and up to
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3-4 directly connected satellites), and if any chaining is needed, the routing table setup is needed. To switch between
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satellite/master/standalone variants you just need to flash appropriate firmware, and set the respective `base`
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field in the JSON description.
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3-4 directly connected satellites), and if any chaining is needed, the
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[routing table setup](https://m-labs.hk/artiq/manual/using_drtio_subkernels.html#configuring-the-routing-table)
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is needed. To switch between satellite/master/standalone variants you just need to flash appropriate firmware,
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and set the respective `base` field in the JSON description.
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The master will attempt to connect the satellite whenever it sees that there are SFPs plugged in. For this purpose,
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it will _ping_ the satellite until it establishes the connection. This connection process can be observed from the logs:
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### Master and satellite do not connect with each other
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During execution of experiments, may result in following error:
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```pycon
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artiq.coredevice.exceptions.RTIODestinationUnreachable: RTIO destination unreachable, output, at XXXXX mu, channel 0xXXX:DEV0
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```
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* Shady cables and SFP adapters are often the cause, use the adapters from reputable sources, or better,
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use the one we ship. You may also contact our helpdesk to get help in choosing the right adapters if needed.
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* The adapter is not pushed until the end. You shouldn't be able to pull out the adapters without
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* Wrong setups - master to master, standalone to standalone. Messing up with SFP ports generally makes it unusable,
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but the connection should be established in most cases.
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* The fiber adapters are not symmetrical - if one end has 1270/1330 label, another one should be 1330/1270.
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* Connection race condition - rebooting one or both master and satellite may help.
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* Mismatch with real SFP port and the one, specified during device_db generation: re-attach the SFP ports according to
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device_db or regenerate device_db according to SFP port attachment.
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[More info at the device_db article.](device_db.md)
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### Master-satellite interrupted/unstable connection
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