The correct utility isibnetdiscover.
From the official NVIDIA InfiniBand Utilities Guide:
"ibnetdiscover scans the fabric and returns a topology of all switches and end nodes, including their GUIDs, LIDs, port numbers, and link speeds." It generates a fabric map with node-to-port relationships and shows:
* GUIDs
* LIDs (Local IDs)
* Link speeds and widths
* Switch-to-host connections
This is essential for network topology validation and mapping physical port additions.
Incorrect Options:
* ib_check_routes- for routing table diagnostics.
* ibhosts- shows host information but not switch-level port mapping.
* ibswitches- shows switch info, but lacks port-level LID/link speed mapping.
Reference: NVIDIA InfiniBand Tools - ibnetdiscover Utility

The BlueField DPU offloads critical tasks, including networking and security, from the CPU, improving the overall efficiency of AI workloads by freeing up CPU resources for AI computation.

Adaptive Routingin InfiniBand networks dynamically selects the optimal path for data packets based on current network conditions, such as congestion levels and link utilization. This approach ensures that traffic is evenly distributed across the network, preventing bottlenecks and maximizing overall throughput.
By continuously monitoring the network and adjusting routes in real-time, Adaptive Routing enhances performance and reliability, making it the preferred choice for high-performance computing environments where consistent low latency and high bandwidth are critical.
Reference:NVIDIA InfiniBand Adaptive Routing Technology Whitepaper

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)is implemented within NVIDIA's Unified Fabric Manager (UFM) to manage user permissions effectively. RBAC allows administrators to assign roles to users, each with specific permissions, ensuring that only authorized individuals can make changes to the fabric configuration. This structured approach to access control enhances security by limiting the potential for unauthorized modifications and streamlines the management of user privileges across the network.

NetQintegrates multiple telemetry sources, includingWJH,DOCA, and notably,Behavioral Telemetry.
From theNetQ Documentation - Behavioral Telemetry Section:
"Behavioral telemetry in NetQ correlates server and application behavior with network events, offering insights into root cause analysis by detecting anomalies in protocol, path, or performance behavior." This helps identify patterns like:
* Misbehaving applications causing retransmits.
* Sudden changes in traffic flows.
* Latency spikes correlated with app-level issues.
It complements device-level telemetry by introducingintent-based anomaly detection, crucial for proactive operations.
Incorrect Options:
* Flow telemetryandpacket captureoffer raw data but not behavioral insights.
* Application telemetryis too vague and is not the term NetQ uses for this feature.
Reference: NetQ 3.2 Documentation - Behavioral Telemetry