---
name: "opal"
section: "4"
platform: "openbsd"
package: "man"
version: "8.0-current-20261101"
release: "OpenBSD 8.0-current (2026-11-01)"
platforms: ["openbsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/opal"
---

# opal(4)

OPAL OpenPower Abstraction Layer

## NAME

**opal** – OPAL OpenPower Abstraction Layer

## SYNOPSIS

**opal\* at fdt?**

## DESCRIPTION

The **opal** driver provides support for the OPAL firmware found on PowerNV systems.

## SEE ALSO

[intro(4)](/intro/4.md), [opalcons(4)](/opalcons/4.md), [opalsens(4)](/opalsens/4.md)

## HISTORY

The **opal** driver first appeared in OpenBSD 6.8.

## AUTHORS

The **opal** driver was written by Mark Kettenis ⟨*kettenis@openbsd.org*⟩.