Connecting to a Hardware Target Using hw_server - 2023.1 English

Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Programming and Debugging (UG908)
Document ID
UG908
Release Date
2023-05-16
Version
2023.1 English

The hw_server is automatically started by Vivado when connecting to targets on the local machine. However, you can also start the hw_server manually on either local or remote machines. For instance, in a full Vivado installation on a Windows platform, at a cmd prompt run the following command:

C:\Xilinx\Vivado\<Vivado_version>\bin\hw_server.bat

If you are using a Hardware Server (Standalone) installation on a Windows platform, at a cmd prompt run the following command:

c:\Xilinx\HWSRVR\<Vivado_version>\bin\hw_server.bat

Follow the steps in the next section to open a connection to a new hardware target using this agent.

For a list of compatible JTAG download cables and devices see JTAG Cables and Devices Supported by hw_server.

For more information on using SmartLynq data cables, see the SmartLynq Data Cable User Guide (UG1258).

Important: If Vivado Hardware Manager is connected to the hw_server, and the hw_server is stopped, the Hardware Manager detects this condition automatically and disconnects from the server.