HP zl User Manual

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Using the Subnet Manager Through the CLI
This chapter provides the following information:
• “The Subnet Manager (SM)” on page 81
• “Viewing the Subnet Manager Configurations” on page 82
• “Changing the Subnet Manager Configurations” on page 83
• “Managing Synchronization Between SMs” on page 84
• “Adding a Subnet Manager” on page 87
• “About InfiniBand Multicast Groups” on page 87
• “Viewing Multicast Groups” on page 88
• “Viewing the SM Services” on page 90
• “Configure Subnet Manager Routing” on page 90
The Subnet Manager (SM)
The subnet manager configures and maintains fabric operations. It is the central repository of all
information that is required to setup and bring up the InfiniBand fabric.
Subnet managers are identified by their subnet prefix and Global Unique Identifier (GUID).
There can be multiple Subnet Managers, but only one master.
Master Subnet Manager
The subnet manager that is authoritative, or has the reference configuration information for the subnet.

HP zl Specifications

General

Model	HP zl
Managed	Yes
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Layer	Layer 3
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies supported
Management	CLI, Web, SNMP
PoE	Optional
Stacking	Yes
Jumbo Frames	Supported
VLANs	Supported
MAC Address Table	Up to 64, 000 entries
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Product Series	ProCurve/Aruba zl Series