Your task list is comprehensive, but there are additional considerations to ensure smooth operation, especially with high-performance hardware and large datasets. Here's a breakdown of what you might be missing: --- ### **1. Hardware & Networking Considerations** - **PCIe Slot Availability**: Ensure the server has enough PCIe slots for both GPUs (H100/L40) and the 25 Gbit NICs. Dual GPUs (e.g., H100) may require NVLink support, which depends on the motherboard’s PCIe version (e.g., PCIe 4.0 or higher). - **Transceivers**: If using 25 Gbit SFP+ or QSFP+ ports, confirm the NICs and switches support the required transceivers (e.g., SFP+ for 25 Gbit). - **Power & Cooling**: Verify the PSU can handle the combined power draw of dual GPUs (e.g., H100s: ~300W each, L40s: ~250W each). Ensure adequate cooling for the server chassis. --- ### **2. OS & Software Stack** - **Ubuntu Version**: While Ubuntu 22.04 is stable, **24.04 is recommended** for better support of newer hardware (e.g., H100 GPUs) and security updates. - **Ansible Playbooks**: Create reusable Ansible playbooks for: - OS installation (e.g., Ubuntu 24.04). - GPU driver installation (NVIDIA). - Network bonding (e.g., `bonding-mode=active-backup`). - NFS mount configuration. - **CUDA & ROCm**: Install the latest CUDA toolkit (for NVIDIA GPUs) or ROCm (for AMD GPUs) to ensure compatibility with Boltz. --- ### **3. Network Configuration** - **Bonding Mode**: Use `bonding-mode=active-backup` for failover redundancy. Ensure the switches support LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) for bonding. - **Firewall Rules**: Configure OPNsense to allow traffic between: - The server and Qumulo storage (NFS). - The server and other compute nodes (if using Ansible for clustering). - **Qumulo NFS Optimization**: Use NFS mount options like `noatime`, `async`, or `tcp` for large datasets. Consider setting up a cron job to check NFS mount status. --- ### **4. GPU & Multi-GPU Support** - **Driver Installation**: Install the latest NVIDIA drivers (e.g., via `nvidia-driver-535` package) and verify `nvidia-smi` works. - **Multi-GPU Configuration**: - For **H100 GPUs**: Enable NVLink (if supported) for faster inter-GPU communication. - For **L40 GPUs**: Use PCIe 4.0 for optimal bandwidth. - **CUDA Multi-GPU Support**: Ensure Boltz is configured to use multiple GPUs (e.g., via CUDA-aware MPI or distributed memory frameworks). --- ### **5. Storage & Performance** - **RAM Sufficiency**: 512 GB RAM is sufficient for most workloads, but monitor memory usage with tools like `htop` or `free -h`. Optimize Boltz to minimize memory overhead (e.g., batch processing). - **Disk I/O**: Use NVMe SSDs for temporary storage (e.g., `/tmp`, `/var`) to reduce disk contention. --- ### **6. Security & Monitoring** - **Centralized Logging**: Set up a centralized logging system (e.g., ELK stack) to monitor server activity and GPU utilization. - **SELinux/AppArmor**: Enable security modules (e.g., AppArmor) to restrict access to critical resources. - **Prometheus + Grafana**: Monitor GPU utilization (`nvidia-smi`), network throughput (`iftop`), and storage I/O (`iostat`). --- ### **7. Additional Tasks** - **Backup & Recovery**: Set up regular backups for critical data (e.g., Boltz configurations, NFS mounts). - **Disaster Recovery Plan**: Define steps for hardware failure (e.g., GPU replacement, network redundancy). - **Documentation**: Document all configurations (Ansible playbooks, firewall rules, GPU settings) for future reference. --- ### **Summary of Missing Items** | Category | Missing Tasks | |--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Hardware** | PCIe slot availability, power/cooling, transceiver compatibility | | **Networking** | LACP support for bonding, OPNsense firewall rules, NFS optimization | | **GPU Setup** | NVLink/NVMe configuration, CUDA multi-GPU support, driver compatibility | | **Storage** | Disk I/O optimization, RAM monitoring, temporary storage setup | | **Security** | SELinux/AppArmor, centralized logging, access controls | | **Monitoring** | Prometheus/Grafana, regular backups, disaster recovery plan |