2024年8月10日发(作者：)

Using MLNX OFED repository on SuSE

Enterprise Server 15 SP4

This document contains brief description on how to install MLNX OFED 23.07-0.5.0.0 drivers

on SLES15SP4 using “zypper” commands.

Prerequisites:

Make sure that the distro InfiniBand drivers are not installed on your system since these RPMs

will conflict with MLNX OFED RPMs. If you have already selected these packages during

Operating System Installation, please remove all packages from the pattern “InfiniBand (OFED)”

using yast2..:

Note: Since the removal of a pattern is not supported through “zypper”, you may have to use

the “yast2” GUI to uninstall all RPMs under “InfiniBand (OFED)” pattern.

Important:

This repository supports the following kernel versions only:

5.14.21-150400.19-default

If you are using any other kernel version, please use MLNX_OFED_LINUX-23.07-0.5.0.0-sles15sp4-

x86_ available at and follow the instructions for building a custom iso for tainted

kernels. The instructions are available in the user manual located under “docs” directory in the

iso.

Installation:

Once you are subscribed to MLNX_OFED repository, execute the below command to install

MLNX OFED:

If using kernel version

5.14.21-150400.19-default

:

# zypper install hpe-mlnx-ofed-default

Note:

To load the new drivers either run below command or reboot the server after MLNX OFED

installation.

#/etc/init.d/openibd restart

Uninstallation:

In case all the MLNX OFED RPMs need to be uninstalled, execute the below command to make

sure that all RPMs are removed:

# ofed_ --force