Firmware Compatible Products
These are the release notes for the NVIDIA® Switch-IB® 2 firmware. This firmware complements the Switch-IB 2 silicon architecture with a set of advanced features, allowing easy and remote management of the switch.
This firmware supports the devices and protocols listed in the table below.
|
Device Part Number |
PSID |
Description |
|
MSB7890 |
MT_2640110032 |
Switch-IB 2 based EDR InfiniBand switch; 36 QSFP28 ports; externally managed |
This firmware version has been validated to work against platforms with the following software versions.
|
HCA/Switch |
Firmware Version |
|
Switch-IB |
11.2008.3328 |
|
SWITCHX®-2 |
9.4.2000 |
|
ConnectX®-6 |
20.31.1014 |
|
ConnectX-5 (Ex) |
16.31.1014 |
|
ConnectX-4 |
12.28.2006 |
|
Connect-IB® |
10.16.6000 |
|
ConnectX-3 (Pro) |
2.42.5000 |
|
MFT |
4.18.1-7 |
Switch-to-Switch Connectivity Matrix
|
Switch |
Switch |
Cable |
|||
|
EDR DAC |
EDR AOC |
FDR DAC |
FDR AOC |
||
|
NVIDIA® Switch-IB®/Switch-IB 2 |
NVIDIA Quantum |
EDR |
EDR |
N/A |
N/A |
|
SWITCHX-2 |
Switch-IB/Switch-IB 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
FDR |
FDR |
NIC-to-Switch Connectivity Matrix
|
Adapter |
Switch |
Cable |
||||||||
|
Y cable DAC |
Y cable AOC |
HDR DAC |
HDR AOC |
EDR DAC |
EDR AOC |
FDR DAC |
FDR AOC |
|||
|
ConnectX-4/ ConnectX-5 |
Switch-IB/ Switch-IB 2 |
EDR Switch |
N/A |
N/A |
EDR |
N/A |
EDR |
EDR |
N/A |
N/A |
|
ConnectX-3/ ConnectX-3 Pro |
Switch-IB/ Switch-IB 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
FDR |
N/A |
FDR |
FDR |
|
For a list of the NVIDIA supported cables please visit the LinkX ® Cables and Transceivers page of the NVIDIA Website at: http://www.mellanox.com/products/interconnect/cables-configurator.php.
When using NVIDIA AOC cables longer than 50m use one VL to achieve full wire speed.
Please refer to the LinkX Cables and Transceivers webpage (http://www.mellanox.com/products/interconnect/cables-configurator.php) for the full list of supported cables and transceivers.
Firmware upgrade may be performed directly from any previous version to this version. To upgrade firmware, please refer to the NVIDIA Firmware Tools (MFT) package at: http://www.mellanox.com/page/management_tools
This firmware version complies with the NVIDIA Switches Programmer’s Reference Manual (PRM), Rev 1.45 or later.