InfiniBand Cable Validation

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Validates InfiniBand network cabling for high-performance computing and GPU interconnect infrastructure. This workflow checks the connectivity of hosts against intended cabling defined in Nautobot. The workflow does not verify traffic flows, but does verify that each device has the expected neighbors.

Experimental

This workflow is experimental and has not completed QA. Use it only in test or pilot environments.

User Interface

Form Inputs

FieldDescriptionSelection TypeRequired
SiteChoose the site containing InfiniBand infrastructureSingle dropdown from available sitesYes
DevicePrimary device for validation scopeSingle dropdown from InfiniBand-capable devicesYes
Device IDsAdditional devices to include in validationMulti-select from InfiniBand devices in siteYes

Workflow Execution

Execution Stages

  1. Discover InfiniBand fabric
  2. Validate link connectivity
  3. Check fabric routing
  4. Generate fabric report