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Chapter Appendix E: 4x DDR IB Switch Module Specifications Appendix F: HCA PCI Card Specifications Description Defines the operational and technical specifications for the 4x DDR InfiniBand Switch Module for the c-Class Bladesystem enclosure. Defines the operational and technical specifications for the HCA-400-series and other HCA cards installed in cluster nodes. Audience This manual is intended for experienced hardware administrators of large-scale computer systems, and for HP Global Service representatives. This manual references skilled tasks and describes important safety considerations and is not intended as a training aide. The information in this manual assumes that the reader has the following skills and abilities: • Familiar with the theory and implementation of the high-speed system interconnect technology used to create clusters. • Familiar with the fundamentals of router-based networking, networking concepts, network switch technology, and network cables. • Trained to configure hardware equipment. It is assumed that readers are familiar with InfiniBand technology and terminology. • Familiar with the operating environment software. • Familiar with HP rack-mounted servers and associated rack hardware. • Has read the HP Cluster Platform Overview and the HP Cluster Platform Site Preparation Guide, and is familiar with HP Cluster Platform architecture and concepts. Related Documentation The following documents may be useful references when you are installing and administering the HP Cluster Platform cluster. Voltaire Documentation The Voltaire documentation consists of the following information: • Voltaire ISR 9024 S/D Installation Manual - Explains how to install the ISR 9024 Switch • Voltaire Switch 9024, 9096, and 9288 User Manual - Explains how to use Voltaire switches used in HP Cluster Platform solutions • Release notes for InfiniBand interconnects You can also find Voltaire documentation at the following URL: http://www.voltaire.com/partner_login.htm You will require the appropriate login credentials which are available from Voltaire. HP Cluster Platform Documentation The HP Cluster Platform documentation consists of the following information: • The HP Cluster Platform Overview - Provides a technical overview of the architecture, hardware, software, and features of an HP Cluster Platform solution. • The HP Cluster Platform Site Preparation Guide - Explains how to prepare a site to receive an HP Cluster Platform solution. • The InfiniBand Interconnect Installation and User's Guide - Describes the system interconnect and installation procedures for the InfiniBand interconnect. • HP Cluster Platform InfiniBand Cabling Tables - Describes the cabling port ID naming conventions for InfiniBand interconnects used in HP Cluster Platform solutions. • Ethernet Network Cabling Tables - Describes procedures for cabling the cluster's console and administrative networks. 12