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This user’s guide describes how to install and configure the Sun 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.
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.
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