4.8 Maintaining the InfiniBand Network Fabric Network
The InfiniBand Network Fabric network connects the database servers and Exadata Storage Servers through the bonded interface to the InfiniBand Network Fabric switches in the rack.
- Backing Up and Restoring InfiniBand Switch Settings
The procedure for backing up and restoring InfiniBand switch settings depends on the firmware on the switch. - Verifying the InfiniBand Network Fabric Configuration
This procedure describes how to verify the InfiniBand Network Fabric configuration. - Using the verify-topology Utility
Theverify-topology
utility can be used to identify various network connection problems. - Verifying InfiniBand Network Fabric Operation
Verify the InfiniBand Network Fabric network is operating properly after making modifications to the underlying hardware. - Understanding the Network Subnet Manager Master
The Subnet Manager manages all operational characteristics of the InfiniBand Network Fabric network. - Upgrading the Switch Firmware for InfiniBand Network Fabric
- Downgrading the InfiniBand Network Fabric Switch Software
Usepatchmgr
to downgrade the switch firmware.
Parent topic: Maintaining Other Oracle Exadata Components