NVIDIA InfiniBand - Security Overview and Guidelines

Purpose

This document provides a detailed overview of InfiniBand security features and offers straightforward implementation guidelines for securing the InfiniBand (IB) infrastructure. It covers security-related key components such as the Subnet Manager (SM), authentication keys and partitioning mechanisms. The document offers detailed insights into various InfiniBand security aspects, including SM security features, key management, and protection against spoofing. Practical guidelines are included to aid engineers and administrators in configuring and maintaining secure InfiniBand environments, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.

Target Audience

This document assumes the reader is already familiar with the basic principles and aspects of InfiniBand and focuses primarily on its cybersecurity aspects. For readers who are interested in learning more about the InfiniBand technology, we recommend visiting the InfiniBand Trade Association at https://www.infinibandta.org/. For an introduction to InfiniBand, see NVIDIA InfiniBand.

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