Re: ConnectX-2: mlx4_en: Port: 1, invalid mac burned: 0x0, quiting
Yes, that's normal. You need to pass that parameter to modprobe:# modprobe mlx4_core port_type_array="2,2"Otherwise it defaults to "ib" You can also set that options in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf (or...
View ArticleRe: ConnectX-2: mlx4_en: Port: 1, invalid mac burned: 0x0, quiting
Just updated firmware to 2.9.1000. 'mstflint' warned that PSID's didn't match (originally I had HP_0160000009, it got burned to MT_0D70110009). Same dmesg error about 'invalid mac burned' with this...
View ArticleRe: ConnectX-2: mlx4_en: Port: 1, invalid mac burned: 0x0, quiting
I looked at the source code, and as odd as it sounds it looks like your adapter does not have a MAC address (or it's set to 0x0)ofa_kernel-1.5.3/drivers/net/mlx4/mlx4_en.h: #define...
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Download Windows Server 2012 File Server Performance with EchoStreams...
Windows Server 2012 File Server Performance with EchoStreams FlacheSAN2 and Mellanox ConnectX-3Microsoft Download CenterThis article presents a summary of the performance of the Windows Server 2012...
View ArticleWhat questions do you have about IPoIB for Mellanox?
We here at Mellanox receive many questions regarding IPoIB. What can we answer for you?
View ArticleRe: SR-IOV on ESXi 5.1
Is this also true for the new ConnectX-3 Pro?According to this http://www.mellanox.com/related-docs/prod_adapter_cards/PB_ConnectX-3_Pro_Card_EN.pdfConnectX-3 Pro supports SR-IOV and VMWare, but it...
View ArticleRe: ConnectX-2: mlx4_en: Port: 1, invalid mac burned: 0x0, quiting
Try updating the FW of the card to the latest. i know that there should be an option in the newer Firmware to create the MAC our of the card's number when the FW starts. give it a try..
View ArticleRe: ConnectX-2: mlx4_en: Port: 1, invalid mac burned: 0x0, quiting
Actually, it's pretty easy to set/change the MAC (page 29 on http://www.mellanox.com/pdf/MFT/MFT_user_manual.pdf) # mst start Query the mac:# flint -d /dev/mst/mt25418_pci_cr0 -qq q Change the mac:#...
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Re: MHGH28-XTC not working
The current setup seems to be working and is this...Port 1 - Solaris 11.1 - ConnectX-2 (SAN)Port 2 - ESXi 5.1: ConnectX A2 (unflashed)Port 3 - ESXi 5.1: nonePort 4 - CentOS 6.4 (OpenSM): ConnectX A1...
View ArticleRe: Windows server 2012 to linux connectivity?
Do you know if the Performance Tuning Script can be run from the command line, such as on the Core or Hyper-V versions of Windows. These do not have the GUI that allows you to open Device Manager to...
View ArticleRe: Windows server 2012 to linux connectivity?
Check section 5.1.4.1 http://www.mellanox.com/related-docs/prod_software/MLNX_VPI_WinOF_User_Manual_v4.2.pdf
View ArticleRe: What questions do you have about IPoIB for Mellanox?
UD is becoming more performance oriented than ever before, and can cross our IB to Ethernet gateways. CM cannot cross gateways which is a major issue for compatibility. Linux still has both CM and UD...
View ArticleRe: Windows server 2012 to linux connectivity?
Thanks Jeff! Just what I was looking for.
View ArticleRe: OFED 2.0 is coming soon
Sounds good (especially the ubuntu part :-) Do you know if the beta (and/or GA) supports ConnectX-2 and works with BX5020 and IS5030? When I asked support, early march, to participate in the beta...
View ArticleRe: MNPH29D - Driver build problem
OK, I finally received my switch box. I connected everything and nothing happened. I then did as justinclift suggested below. I rebooted and everything seems to be lit up now. Thank you very much...
View ArticleRe: MNPH29D - Driver build problem
Cool. The commands you'll probably find most useful right away are: ibv_devinfoibaddribdiagnetibhostsibnodesibping The config files you'll probably find most interesting are in the /etc/rdma/...
View ArticleRe: MNPH29D - Driver build problem
Justin, I think I don't have something configured properly. Here's what I get: [root@think172 ~]# ibv_devinfoNo IB devices found[root@think172 ~]# ibaddribwarn: [20819] mad_rpc_open_port: can't open...
View ArticleRe: ConnectX-2: mlx4_en: Port: 1, invalid mac burned: 0x0, quiting
Hmmm, it kind of sounds like you're just wanting to run the adapters in native 10 GbE mode instead of in IB mode. That's super simple to do if you're using the Infiniband stuff that comes with CentOS....
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Re: MNPH29D - Driver build problem
Oops, I gave you bad info there. Didn't notice/remember that you're using EN cards. i.e. Ethernet only ones I don't think the Infiniband specific commands work with them. Guessing that your adapters...
View ArticleRe: ConnectX-2: mlx4_en: Port: 1, invalid mac burned: 0x0, quiting
Thanks, the flint -mac hints were spot on. I can now see the two eth* devices in ifconfig, but when doing:machine1$ ifconfig eth0 192.192.168.1.1machine2$ ifconfig eth0 192.192.168.1.2this comes up in...
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