P2P File

The P2P file is an Excel file that details the physical link connections within the fabric. It may consist of multiple sheets, each containing the following columns:

• A-Node Name: Specify the name of the node on the "A" side of the connection.

• A-Type: Indicate the role of the "A" side node, either "Host" or "Switch" (applicable for Ethernet).

• A-Port: Provide the port name for the "A" side node.

• Z-Node Name: Specify the name of the node on the "Z" side of the connection.

• Z-Type: Indicate the role of the "Z" side node, either "Host" or "Switch" (applicable for Ethernet).

• Z-Port: Provide the port name for the "Z" side node.

InfiniBand Example:

A sample sheet for InfiniBand connections in a P2P file:

• The designated port can be a single number or a split port (e.g., 1/2).

• Mapping for HCA ports:

  • 1 → mlx5_0 P1

  • 2 → mlx5_1 P1

  • And so on.

The HCA mapping could be customized by the user, for more details see HCA Mapping File

NVOS Example:

A sample sheet for NVOS connections in a P2P file:

• Designated ports are represented as sw<port_number>p<split_number>.

• Mapping for HCA ports: Same as InfiniBand (see above).

Ethernet Example:

Designated ports are represented as swp<port_number>s<split_number> for switches and rail<port_number for hosts>.

Please note that in all fabrics the tool relies on the header names to extract the information it needs. So user must have these names exactly as they appear above. If you make a syntax error then it will fail.

it is mandatory for the PTP file to incorporate a "Legend" sheet, which contains vital details regarding switch and host patterns. The below is an example:

Example: