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Chapter 8. Hardware feature requirements by class
The hardware class requirements are categorized in Compute, Management, Network, and Storage.
8.1. Compute
The hardware features that are included in Compute are:
| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Processors, System-on-Chip (SoC), System-in-Package (SiP) | System Processor (Maximum quantity of Cores) | CORE, CPUSCALING [a], FV_CORE, FV_MEMORY, PROFILER | Maximum number of logical cores [b] and feature set from available CPUs [c] | Install, Boot |
| System Virtualization | INFO and CORE and MEMORY on the guest | INFO and CORE and MEMORY on the guest | A fully virtualized guest environment | |
[a]
The cpuscaling test is required for cloud instance types where the operating system can control processor C-states or P-states.
[b]
The Core clock speed, FSB speed, cache size, cache depth and manufacturing size are not considered for feature set review.
[c]
The minimum installed memory is required to match the System Memory testing requirement.
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Memory | Maximum supported System memory | Memory | Lower of 1GB Per Logical CPU, system limit, or OS limit[a] | Install, Boot |
| NVDIMM | Maximum supported NVDIMM memory | Memory | Install, Boot, Kdump | |
| NVDIMM block-mode | NVDIMM block-mode | NVDIMM | ||
[a]
Additional testing may be required where the maximum capacity is greater than the currently listed OS Certified storage or system memory maximums
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, Kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainboard, Chassis, I/O Chassis, Docking Stations, Port Expanders | Applicable class for the integrated and optional hardware. | Applicable class tests for the integrated and optional hardware. hardware. | Applicable test for each function as required by the device class(es) | Install, Boot |
| Multi-Function/Multi-Port Adapters | Applicable class for each function/port | Applicable test for each function as required by the device class(es) | Install, Boot | |
[a]
Unusable ports need to be tested
[b]
To create multiple ports on a removable card, identical chips are replicated. Leverage may enclose multi-port.
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8.2. Management
The hardware features that are included in Management are:
| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Adapters, and Virtual Consoles | Graphic Console | Video[a] | The lower of VRAM/VBIOS limits, panel capabilities, or 1024x768 at 24 or 32 BPP | Install[b], Boot |
[a]
3D/GPGU support is not currently tested
[b]
Native resolutions not required during install
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Management, Battery | Suspend to Disk, Suspend to Memory, Battery Monitoring | Battery, Lid and Suspend | Required for all models capable of running from battery power. |
8.3. Network
The hardware features that are included in Network are:
| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 20 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet,100 Gigabit Ethernet | 1GigEthernet, 2.5GigEthernet, 5GigEthernet, 10GigEthernet, 20GigEthernet, 25GigEthernet, 40GigEthernet, 50GigEthernet, 100GigEthernet | Each interface at maximum connection speed.[a] | Install, Boot, kdump |
[a]
Devices that support network partitioning are required to demonstrate both the complete bandwidth and a single partition in one or more test runs.
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre Channel | 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel, 32 Gigabit Fibre Channel, 64 Gigabit Fibre Channel, 128 Gigabit Fibre Channel | Network or Storage[a] | Each interface at maximum connection speed | Install, Boot, kdump |
[a]
Nominal connection speed is considered a feature. Remote attached storage devices may require additional testing.
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iSCSI Adapters | iSCSI | Network and Storage[a] | Each interface at maximum connection speed | Install, Boot, kdump |
[a]
Nominal connection speed is considered a feature. Remote attached storage devices may require additional testing.
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniband[a] | QDR Infiniband, FDR Infiniband, EDR Infiniband | Infiniband_QDR, Infiniband_FDR, or Infiniband_ED | Install, Boot, kdump | |
[a]
multiple hosts to be connected into a single adapter by separating the PCIe interface into multiple and independent interfaces.
[b]
Implements a connection in hardware for efficient data delivery with minimal latency.
[c]
Devices that support network partitioning are required to demonstrate both the complete bandwidth and a single partition in one or more test runs.
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| iWarp | 10 Gigabit iWarp, 20 Gigabit iWarp, 25 Gigabit iWarp, 40 Gigabit iWarp, 50 Gigabit iWarp, 100 Gigabit iWarp | 10GigiWarp, 20GigiWarp, 25GigiWarp, 40GigiWarp, 50GigiWarp, or 100GigiWarp | Each interface with the corresponding test for the maximum claimed connection speed.footnote:[a] |
[a]
Devices that support network partitioning are required to demonstrate both the complete bandwidth and a single partition in one or more test runs.
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| OmniPath | OmniPath | OmniPath | Each interface with the corresponding test for the maximum claimed connection speed. |
| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoCE | 10 Gigabit RoCE, 20 Gigabit RoCE, 25 Gigabit RoCE, 40 Gigabit RoCE, 50 Gigabit RoCE, 100 Gigabit RoCE | 10GigRoCE, 20GigRoCE, 25GigRoCE, 40GigRoCE, 50GigRoCE, or 100GigRoCE | Each interface with the corresponding test for the maximum claimed connection speed.[a] |
[a]
Devices that support network partitioning are required to demonstrate both the complete bandwidth and a single partition in one or more test runs.
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8.4. Storage
The hardware features that are included in Storage are:
| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, PCIe NVMe, SATA HDD, SATA SSD, SAS[a], SAS SSD, U.2 NVMe, U.2 SATA | M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, NVMe, SATA, SATA SSD, SAS, SAS SSD, U.2 NVMe, U.2 SATA | M2_NVMe, M2_SATA, NVMe, SATA, SATA_SSD, SAS, SAS SSD, U2_NVMe (PCI Express), U2_SATA | Any capacity[b] drive[c] attached to the controller or the maximum storage capacity of local attach arrays if greater than OS limit | Install, Boot, kdump |
| RAID Controllers | Storage | Storage | Each OS code path (e.g. where multiple drivers are used) for each interface. Maximum storage capacity of arrays if greater than OS limit. | Install, Boot, kdump |
[a]
SAS Controllers require testing with SAS drives.
[b]
Drive capacity is not tracked in the context of a system.
[c]
SSD features require SSD drives to be tested.
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape Drives and Changers[a] | Tape drive, Tape changer | TAPE | Each drive |
[a]
Changers require manual testing with test description and results report
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| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eMMC, PCIE SD Card Reader, SD Card, USB Flash Key, USB SD Card Reader[a] | eMMC, PCIE SD Card Reader, SD Card, USB Flash Key, USB SD Card Reader | Storage | The maximum storage capacity and format feature set | Install,Boot |
[a]
Including variants for each (eg. mini, micro, etc.).
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Multi-Readers follow the Multi-Port Adapter criteria.
| Hardware Class | Catalog Features | Required Tests | Required Hardware | Install, Boot, kdump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or Blu-ray | BD-RE, BD-R, Blu-ray, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD | CDROM drive, DVD drive, or BLURAY | The highest media type in order of BD-RW (highest), BD-R, DVD-RW[a], DVD-R, CD-RW, CD-R, BD, DVD, CD (lowest) on each storage controller, based on the collective media support of all drives[b] available on that storage controller | Install, Boot |
[a]
"+" and "-" are considered equal for feature review.
[b]
The hardware partner is required to support all drives that are part of the model regardless of the specific drive or number of drives used during testing. Equivalent production cycle drive changes are required to be tested internally by the hardware partner. The production cycle drive change test results are not required to be submitted to Red Hat
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