Preface

This user’s guide describes how to install and configure the Sun trademark Blade 6048 Switched InfiniBand Network ExpressModule (NEM) in a powered-on Sun Blade 6048 Series Modular System.

These instructions are designed for enterprise system administrators with experience installing network hardware and software.

How This Document Is Organized

Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Sun Blade 6048 Switched InfiniBand Network ExpressModule (IB NEM). This chapter also describes the host platforms and operating systems that support the IB NEM.

Chapter 2 describes how to replace or install the IB NEM and verify that it has been installed correctly. This chapter also describes how to remove the IB NEM.

Chapter 3 provides an overview and installation instructions for the InfiniBand software stack for the CentOS operating systems.

Chapter 4 describes configuration aspects of running the Internet Protocol over InfiniBand (IPoIB).

Chapter 5 provides information on updating the IB NEM firmware on CentOS.

Appendix A provides information to help you select the appropriate cables to support expected performance.

Using UNIX Commands

This document might not contain information about basic UNIX^® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:

Software documentation that you received with your system

Solaris Operating System documentation, which is at:

http://docs.sun.com

Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell	machine-name`%`
C shell superuser	machine-name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser	`#`

Typographic Conventions

Typeface`^[1]`	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your`.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.	Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

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Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Document	Part Number	Available
Where to Find Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Documentation	820-2311	Printed and online
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Site Planning Guide	820-0426	Online
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Unpacking Guide	820-2987	Printed and online
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Setup Poster	820-2310	Printed and online
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Installation Guide	820-2312	Printed and online
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Service Manual	820-2863	Online
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Safety and Compliance Guide	820-0053	Online
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Product Notes	820-2309	Online
Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 2.0 User Guide	820-1188	Online

Documentation, Support, and Training

Sun Function	URL
Documentation	`http://docs.sun.com/`
Support	`http://www.sun.com/support/`
Training	`http://www.sun.com/training/`

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http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

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