3 – Getting Started
Set Up the Fabric
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Set Up the Fabric
1.
(All)
The first step in any installation is to physically install the hardware:
❥
Servers
❥
Core and leaf InfiniBand switches, such as the SilverStorm 9024 and 9000
Multi-Protocol Fabric Directors (9020, 9040, 9080, 9120 and 9240).
❥
Virtual I/O systems, such as the EVIC and FVIC cards for the SilverStorm
9000 Multi-Protocol Fabric Directors Series.
NOTE:
When installing externally managed switches (such as the SilverStorm
9024-FC switch), take note of the Node GUID. This is typically on a label
on the case of the switch. The Node GUID will be needed later to configure
and manage the switch(es).
2.
(All)
Within each server a host channel adapter (HCA), such as the QuickSilver
HCA 7000 or 9000 must be installed. Refer to the
QuickSilver Fabric Access
Quick Start Guide
for instructions.
3.
(All)
Prior to installing software, the hardware configuration should be reviewed
to ensure everything was installed according to plan. Later during the
installation Fast Fabric tools may also be used to help verify the installation.
4.
(Linux)
Install the desired Linux OS version (with the same kernel distribution)
on all hosts. Generally the IB Management node(s) (i.e., the host which will
run Fast Fabric) should have a full install and must include the Tcl, Expect and
TCLx packages. If Redhat Enterprise Server 3 or later is being installed, only
the Tcl and Expect packages are required.
For MPI clusters install the C and Fortran compilers along with their associated
tools on the IB Management node(s).
NOTE:
All hosts must have a command-line prompt ending in "
#
" or "
$
". Make
certain there is a space after either "
#
" or "
$
". Such a prompt must be
used for the root user as well as any other user codes the user intends
Fast Fabric to make use of.
NOTE:
To simplify the use of Fast Fabric to setup ssh security, it is recommended
to install all servers with the same root password. If desired after ssh has
been setup using Fast Fabric, the user may change the root passwords.
NOTE:
Consult the QuickSilver Fabric Access Linux Host Release Notes for a
list of supported OS versions.
5.
(Linux)
Enable remote login as root to each host:
In order for Fast Fabric to manage the hosts, the IB Management Node must
be able to securely login as root to each host. This can be accomplished using
either ssh or rsh. SSH is recommended due to its higher level of security. If
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