Hi Hal, On 07:38 Sun 12 Oct , Hal Rosenstock wrote: > > > + When this mode is used (enabled with --consolidate_ipv6_snm_req option) > > + OpenSM will map all IPv6 Solicited Node Multicast address join requests > > + into a single Multicast group with address ff10:601b::1:ff00:0. In this > > + way limited MLID space is saved. The feature is very useful with large > > + (~> 1024 nodes) clusters. > > Isn't there truth in adversing ? This should also say: > > This IBA noncompliant feature may be problematic in heterogeneous > subnets (due to rate and MTU differences).
The potential problem in heterogeneous subnets is not much different from IPv4 - 1x ports will not be able to join. Is it the case you meant? If yes, IPv6 SNM becomes much less critical issue comparing to not working IPv4. Sasha _______________________________________________ general mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openfabrics.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/general To unsubscribe, please visit http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general
