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.
Model Number |
NVIDIA SKU |
Description |
MSB7890 |
920-9B110-00FE-0D0 |
NVIDIA 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 |
NVIDIA® Switch-IB® |
11.2008.3328 |
SWITCHX®-2 |
9.4.2000 |
ConnectX®-6 |
20.35.2000 |
ConnectX-5 (Ex) |
16.35.2000 |
ConnectX-4 |
12.28.2006 |
Connect-IB® |
10.16.6000 |
ConnectX-3 (Pro) |
2.42.5000 |
MFT |
Minimal version: 4.22.1-11 |
Switch-to-Switch Connectivity Matrix
Switch |
Switch |
Cable |
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EDR DAC |
EDR AOC |
FDR DAC |
FDR AOC |
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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 |
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Y cable DAC |
Y cable AOC |
HDR DAC |
HDR AOC |
EDR DAC |
EDR AOC |
FDR DAC |
FDR AOC |
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ConnectX-4/ ConnectX-5 |
Switch-IB/ |
EDR Switch |
N/A |
N/A |
EDR |
N/A |
EDR |
EDR |
N/A |
N/A |
ConnectX-3/ |
Switch-IB/ Switch-IB 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
FDR |
N/A |
FDR |
FDR |
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 network.nvidia.com/products/adapter-software/firmware-tools/
This firmware version complies with the NVIDIA Switches Programmer’s Reference Manual (PRM), Rev 1.45 or later.