[openib-general] OpenSM log growing too big

[Venkatesh Babu]

Hal Rosenstock wrote:

><hnr> Yes, LID 5 is  a switch LID and there is a port which is flapping. Bad cable ? </hnr>
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   When this port is disconnected the OpenSM stops logging these 
messages. It could have been bad connection.

><hnr> The code is reducing the messages which are similar (approx 128 traps).
>The SM is repressing the trap and then the switch regenerates it becuase there is a port going up and down.
>That issue should be resolved. There has been discussion on the list and patches on dealing with the log and limiting its size that are in more recent versions of OpenSM. I'll look at it to see if I can reduce these messages further. </hnr>
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  It would be great if you can provide this patch.

><hnr> I would highly recommend moving to OFED 1.1 OpenSM (from OFED 1.0). Many bugs have been fixed and it is much more robust. </hnr>
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   I agree. I am trying to push this.
 
 VBabu