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Aug 18, 2023 · Fundamentals

Unlocking Board‑Level Communication: A Practical Guide to MCTP and AF_MCTP on Linux

This article explains the Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP), its Linux address family implementation AF_MCTP, driver and network configuration steps, socket programming examples, debugging techniques, and real‑world applications for component monitoring and management in firmware ecosystems.