Planning switch networks

Use these resources and guides to plan for your InfiniBand switch network.

Use these resources to plan your InfiniBand network:

For information about the requirements and installation procedures for Topspin switches and InfiniBand environments, see the InfiniBand Hardware Installation and Cabling Guide Web Release, Topspin number: 10-00122-WEB.
To help you get started with planning your InfiniBand switch network by using the 7048-120 - Topspin 120 and 7048-270 - Topspin 270 switches, see the steps for installing the cluster in the Guide to Clustering systems using InfiniBand hardware. The guide provides planning and installing information to help you install a cluster fabric by using these switches.
If you are setting up or servicing a cluster network, use the Guide to Clustering systems using InfiniBand hardware

These guides are also available to help you set up and service your network:

These guides are available for download in the IBM® Systems Hardware Information Center.