>There are numerous PerfManager models which can be supported: >1. Integrated as thread(s) with OpenSM (run only when SM is master) >2. Standby SM >3. Standalone PerfManager (not running with master or standby SM) >4. Distributed PerfManager (most scalable approach)
IMO, we will eventually need distributed managers, so I would go with the last approach. But, along those lines, if we had a distributed SM, would you still want to separate the performance manager from the SM? It seems more flexible, but with additional load on the fabric. >In terms of inter manager communication, there seem to be several >choices: >1. Use vendor specific MADs (which can be RMPP'd) and build on top of >this >2. Use IPoIB which is much more powerful as sockets can then be utilized. You could also use RC QP communication up/down the hierarchy. - Sean _______________________________________________ openib-general mailing list openib-general@openib.org http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general To unsubscribe, please visit http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general