Installation Notes
Supported NVIDIA Externally Managed Switches
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Type |
Model |
Firmware Version |
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NDR switches |
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31.2010.2110 |
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HDR switches |
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27.2010.2110 |
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EDR switches |
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15.2008.2946 |
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FDR switches |
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11.1500.0106 |
Supported NVIDIA Internally Managed Switches
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Type |
Model |
Tested OS Version |
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NDR switches |
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MLNX-OS 3.10.2202 |
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HDR switches |
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MLNX-OS 3.10.2202 |
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EDR switches |
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MLNX-OS 3.6.5010 |
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FDR switches |
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MLNX-OS 3.6.8008 |
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Long-haul |
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MLNX-OS 3.6.8008 |
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InfiniBand-Ethernet Gateways |
SX6036G (FDR) |
MLNX-OS 3.6.8008 |
Bare Metal Deployment Requirements
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Platform |
Type and Version |
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OS and Kernel(a) |
64-bit OS:
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CPU(b) |
x86_64 |
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HCAs |
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OFED(c) |
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(a) CentOS 8 Stream and RHEL8.4 can be installed without MLNX_OFED; inbox drivers can be used instead.
(b) CPU requirements refer to resources consumed by UFM. You can also dedicate a subset of cores on a multicore server. For example, 4 cores for UFM on a 16-core server.
(c) For supported HCAs in each MLNX_OFED version, please refer to MLNX_OFED Release Notes.
For running SHARP Aggregation Manager within UFM, it is recommended to use MLNX_OFED-5.4.X version or newer.
Installation of UFM on minimal OS distribution is not supported.
UFM does not support systems in which NetworkManager service is enabled.
Before installing UFM on RedHat OS, make sure to disable the service.
Docker Installation Requirements
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Component |
Type and Version |
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Supported OS |
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UFM Server Resource Requirements Per Cluster Size
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Fabric Size |
CPU Requirements* |
Memory Requirements |
Disk Space Requirements |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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Up to 1000 nodes |
4-core server |
4 GB |
20 GB |
50 GB |
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1000-5000 nodes |
8-core server |
16 GB |
40 GB |
120 GB |
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5000-10000 nodes |
16-core server |
32 GB |
80 GB |
160 GB |
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Above 10000 nodes |
Contact NVIDIA Support |
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UFM GUI Client Requirements
The platform and GUI requirements are detailed in the following tables:
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Platform |
Details |
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Browser |
Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari |
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Memory |
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UFM SM Version
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Platform |
Type and Version |
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SM |
UFM package includes SM version 5.12.0 |
UFM NVIDIA SHARP Software Version
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Platform |
Type and Version |
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NVIDIA® Scalable Hierarchical Aggregation and Reduction Protocol (SHARP)™ |
UFM package includes NVIDIA SHARP software version 3.0 |
The installer detects versions previously installed on the machine and prompts you to run a clean install of the new version or to upgrade while keeping user data and configuration unchanged.
The upgrade from previous versions maintains the existing database and configuration, allowing a seamless upgrade process.
For detailed installation and upgrade instructions, refer to the UFM Quick Start Guide or the UFM User Manual.
Due to a possible conflict, SM and MFT installed by the MLNX_OFED must be uninstalled. The installation procedure will detect and print all MLNX_OFED packages that must be removed.
It is recommended to upgrade to the latest UFM version from the last 2 GA releases that came before it. Upgrading from older UFM versions may result in failures.