Add a Public Cloud to the Oracle Fabric Interconnect (EDR)

A public cloud is an empty container to which you will add the VNICs that carry traffic. In EDR fabrics, VNICs are added in reliable connection (RC) mode by default. However, this mode does not support EDR communication off the fabric. See PVI Modes Overview.

UD mode requires specific IB MTU sizes. See Supported MTU Sizes. Start the configuration process by adding a public cloud to the EDR fabric. Later, you will add VNICs to the public cloud.

1. When you are logged in to the switch, create an EDR cloud.

   add pvi name ID -type=global|subnet

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   Note -  The global option is not supported, so by default, PVI cloud is assigned as a subnet.

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   For more information about PVI cloud type, see the section about adding PVIs in the Working With PVI Clouds in Oracle Fabric Manager 5.0.2 Administration Guide.

2. Set UD mode for the EDR cloud.

   set pvi name -mode=UD

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   Note -  Only UD mode is supported for EDR clouds. This argument is case sensitive.

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3. If needed, set the MTU for the PVI cloud.

   set pvi name -mtu=MTU-size

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   Note -  Make sure to use the correct MTU size, and set it across the PVI cloud, PVI VNICs, and host.

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4. If needed, specify the Partition Key for the PVI cloud.

   set pvi name -pkey=PKey-value

   The partition key for the default IB partition is 7fff, but you can specify a non-default key. For more information, refer to Managing Partitions in Oracle Fabric Manager 5.0.2 Administration Guide.

5. (Optional) Add a description to the PVI cloud.

   set pvi name -descr=string

6. Create a public network.

   Go to Create a Public Network (EDR).

Related Information

• Get Server IB-Port Information

• Create a Server Profile

• Create a Public Network (EDR)

• Configuring PVI VNICs (EDR) (CLI)

• Complete the Oracle SDN Configuration