The bare metal server IB network is provisioned by selecting specifications that support the IB network when creating the BMS, and has the characteristics of low latency and high bandwidth.

Question

Options

• ATrue
• BFalse

• A
  78% (39)
• B
  22% (11)

Explanation

Option A is correct because InfiniBand (IB) networking on bare metal servers is indeed provisioned at creation time by choosing hardware specifications that include IB support - this is a deliberate configuration step, not something added after the fact. InfiniBand is a well-established interconnect technology purpose-built for high-performance computing environments, and its defining characteristics are exactly as stated: low latency (often in the microsecond range) and high bandwidth (supporting speeds of 100 Gbps and beyond). Option B is wrong because both claims in the statement are accurate - the provisioning method and the network characteristics are correctly described. There is no partial falsehood that would make the statement incorrect.

Memory tip: Think of InfiniBand as the "express lane" of server networking - you must reserve your spot in that lane (select IB specs) when you book your server, and in return you get the fastest, lowest-delay connection available.

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