[openib-general] point to point connections

[Fabian Tillier]

On 3/3/06, Damaru <damaru at damaru.org> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I am planning to setup an iSCSI target and an iSCSI initiator via
> infiniband in point to point mode. is it possible with two linux
> machines to connect in p2p ? what hardware and software do I need?

Yes, it is possible.  You'll need an HCA in each system, a cable to
connect the two.  Beside the IB stack, you'll need to run OpenSM on
one of the nodes to bring the ports active.

- Fab