Re: Which ESXi driver to use for SRP/iSER over IB (not Eth!)?
Thank you for your reply.I experienced infiniband iSER, SRP on OmniOS. Both protocol almost same performance and latency. But Mellanox don't support on vSphere 6 and above.I did downgrade to ESXi 5.5u3...
View ArticleOpenSM Service NOT Installing - Windows Server 2016 DC - HELP!
I'm a Mellanox, networking and Infiniband newb, so please bear with me. I spent the last two days scouring this site and the Interweb for answers, but could not find them.This is an unusual case, as...
View ArticleRe: “Invalid module format” error while loading nv_peer_mem in CentOS 6.6
But from earlier comments, it looks like nv_peer_mem is loaded on vega2Actually for some time it even didn't load on vega2, as you can see in post #1 of this thread, then at a certain moment it loaded...
View ArticleRe: OpenSM Service NOT Installing - Windows Server 2016 DC - HELP!
Hi Paul, Not sure if you tried this already but:http://www.mellanox.com/related-docs/prod_software/MLNX_VPI_WinOF_User_Manual_v5.25.pdf -> section 3.2.2 Also - want to get your attention to the...
View ArticleRe: OpenSM Service NOT Installing - Windows Server 2016 DC - HELP!
Hi Eddie! Thanks! I suppose it was too much for me to RTFM ;-) At least it's not as obtuse as the Mellanox Windows firmware update procedure. Who runs their software department? Rube Goldberg's evil...
View ArticleRe: OpenSM Service NOT Installing - Windows Server 2016 DC - HELP!
Also, I was under the impression that the MCX353A-FCBT will run in ETHERNET mode, bypassing any requirement for Infiniband management -- is that true? If so, I cannot see any way in the driver to...
View ArticleQuestion for how to use MTUSB on MSB7790?
Dear Admin, I have a customer who has MSB7790 EDR switch , 455A-ECAT EDR HCA and EDR AOC.The customer use the command(mst ib add) to add switch device under /dev/mst/.And use the latest MSB7790...
View ArticleRe: “Invalid module format” error while loading nv_peer_mem in CentOS 6.6
Different initramfs image may be a clue as this is a proof that those system are not completely identical and something caused to the to be different. Try to analyze the update history, timestamp of...
View ArticleRe: SX6036 IPoIB speed issue
Hello Zak, Check/Do the following:1. Make sure you have the latest Mellanox Driver/Firmware2. Make sure you are able to reach line rate speed with "nd_write_bw.exe" which comes with Mellanox WinOF(...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 6 SRP initiator to Solaris COMSTAR SRP Target will crash ESXi 6 host...
The incompatible drivers & platforms that you're using seem to be the root cause of the PSOD - SRP initiator mlnx_ofed_esxi ver1.8.2.4 is not supporting ESXi 6. - It support Esxi5.X only, which...
View ArticleCan anyone please tell me steps to do RoCE over SRIOV on windows 2016 OS ?
I have a Mellonox Connectx 4 card and i want to RoCE over SRIOV VF. Can any one please help me in providing the steps to do ?
View ArticleRe: ESXi 6 SRP initiator to Solaris COMSTAR SRP Target will crash ESXi 6 host...
Okay!I'm also try ETH driver 1.9.10.5 with my MCX354A-FCBT at ETH mode with mlnxconfig.When I boot the ESXi 6.0u2 host with SX6036G ETH port mode shows me a 56Gb Ethernet link up, but vSphere network...
View Article40Gb/s IPoIB only gives 5Gb/s real throughput?!
I really need some expertise here:For the current situation see update 2 below. I have two Windows 10 Machines with two MHQH19B-XTR 40 Gbit Adapters and a QSFP cable in between. The Vlan manager is...
View ArticleRe: Where is the latest header file for windows libibverbs?
The header file can be revealed after extracting "sdk" fileCan be found under /Program Files/Mellanox/Mellanox_VPI/IB/SDK
View ArticleRe: Where is the latest header file for windows libibverbs?
Thanks for your answer.But this folder does not contain any file with a function prototype ibv_create_qp. There is ib_al interface. But I search for an interface used in example 'rc_pingpong' supplied...
View ArticleSN2100B and 56GbE
Hi, dose SN2100B (40GbE version of SN2100) support speed of 56GbE assuming connected adapter and cable do (ConnectX-4 and LinkX passive cable) ?
View ArticleRe: ESXi 6 SRP initiator to Solaris COMSTAR SRP Target will crash ESXi 6 host...
aviap, can you, please, explain why iSER for ESXi is not available in IB mode for ANY Mellanox adaptor?
View ArticleIs SX6025T supports DDR QDR cards&switches ?
I have some Supermicro systems6028TR-HTFR – ConnectX-3 FDR,6027TR-HTQRF - ConnectX-3 QDR,6026TT-iBXF - ConnectX DDRconnected to 24port DDR Flextronics switch. and I plan to buy SX6025T (FDR10) or...
View ArticleMellanox SX1035 firmware update Error
Dear community.I am using Mellanox sx1035 Switch. I trying to update to the latest firmware(3.6.2002)but Switch is ----------------------------------System is initialzing!!This may take a few...
View ArticleRe: Mellanox SX1035 firmware update Error
Hi Young Soo Seol, Reading the 3.6.2002 release notes - I don't see the SX1035 listed as a supported system
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