On an XtremlO X2-S, which ports are used on the InfiniBand switches for an ISL connection?

For an XtremIO X2-S, the ports used on the InfiniBand switches for an Inter-Switch Link (ISL)

connection are typically high-numbered ports, which are usually at the end of the port range on the

switch. While the specific port numbers can vary depending on the switch model and configuration,

ports 35 and 36 are commonly used for ISL connections in many configurations1.

The process to identify the ISL ports is as follows:

Access the InfiniBand switch via the management interface.

Use the appropriate command to list the port configuration (this command can vary based on the

switch’s firmware).

Identify the ports configured for ISL, which will be indicated in the port configuration settings.

It’s important to refer to the official Dell XtremIO Maintenance Achievement document or the

InfiniBand switch documentation for the exact port numbers as they can differ based on the switch

model and the cluster configuration1.