[openib-general] point to point connections

[Damaru]

Fabian,


On 3/3/06, Fabian Tillier <ftillier at silverstorm.com> wrote:
> 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.

Thanks for the info. May I know what is OpenSM and why is it needed ?

regards,
Damaru