5 – Software Installation
Installing the InfiniPath and OpenFabrics RPMs
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Using rpm to Install InfiniPath and OpenFabrics
The RPMs need to be available on each node on which they will be used. One way to do this is to copy the RPMs to a directory on each node that will need them. Another way is to put the RPMs in a directory that is accessible (e.g., via Network File System (NFS)) to every node. After making sure the RPMs are available on each node, login as root and, for the InfiniPath and
#rpm
The output during the install process will be similar to the following. It will vary depending on which kernel you are using:
Preparing...
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########################################### [100%] Building and installing InfiniPath modules for 2.6.22_FC6
Check that all older stock OFED RPMs have been uninstalled (“Uninstalling OFED 1.3 Software” on page
#rpm
Install the OpenSM RPM only if you do not plan to use a
#rpm
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#rpm
If you want to use other HCAs, run the command:
#rpm
