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Install QLogic OFED Using Rocks
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Install QLogic OFED Using Rocks
Rocks is a distribution designed for managing clusters from the San Diego
Supercomputer center (SDSC).
Rocks is a way to manage the kickstart automated installation method created by
Red Hat. By using the Rocks conventions, the installation process can be
automated for clusters of any size. A Roll is an extension to the Rocks base
distribution that supports different cluster types or provides extra functionality.
QLogic extends the normal Rocks compute node appliance xml file by adding two
functions: one function installs the InfiniPath software, and the other function
loads the drivers after kickstart reboots the machine.
Install Frontend and Compute Nodes
Rocks is based on a set of "kickstart graphs" (xml files) that tell the frontend node
which pieces need to be installed on which type of compute nodes. The frontend
node installs from local RPMs, and the compute nodes then collect the RPMs
from the frontend. You will first have to install a Rocks frontend node, if you don’t
already have one.
To install a Rocks frontend node:
1. Use the Downloads tab on the QLogic web site to locate your adapter
model.
http://www.qlogic.com
2. Download the InfiniPath roll (.iso image) for your distribution and burn
the .iso image to a CD.
3. Download the required rolls from the Rocks web site:
http://www.rocksclusters.org
a. Follow the links to get the following .iso images that can be burned to a
CD or DVD:
Kernel/Boot Roll
Core Roll
OS Roll (Disk 1 & 2)
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NOTE:
Using the override may not result in a buildable or working driver if your
distribution/kernel combination is not similar enough to a tested and
supported distribution/kernel pair.