IBM LoadLeveler for Linux delivers job scheduling for IBM pseries and IBM xseries platforms running Linux

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1 Software Announcement May 11, 2004 IBM LoadLeveler for Linux delivers job scheduling for IBM pseries and IBM xseries platforms running Linux Overview LoadLeveler for Linux is a versatile workload management system for serial and parallel batch jobs that is focused on ease of use, efficiency, reliability, and availability. With LoadLeveler, end users can view a cluster of systems as a single computational resource, dispatching jobs and balancing the workload across various systems in the network with optimum productivity. You can run more jobs in less time because LoadLeveler matches processing needs to available resources. An easy-to-use GUI builds, submits, and processes jobs, allowing end users and administrators to view the status of jobs and machines online. An API allows end users to plug in their own scheduler to enable an alternate scheduling algorithm, providing flexibility. LoadLeveler is better able to handle network and system outages without losing information thanks to a common daemon framework with multithreaded processes and object-oriented technologies that provides stability, reliability, and scalability. Authorized users can set the overall priority of jobs and how they are scheduled, control the jobs, and gather statistics on how jobs are run. LoadLeveler for Linux supports an interoperable environment with LoadLeveler for AIX. When the central manager runs on AIX, AIX and Linux nodes can be mixed within the same cluster. LoadLeveler can then dispatch jobs to run on both Linux and AIX servers. Key prerequisites IBM (any of these): pseries servers running SUSE LINUX Enterprise System 8 xseries servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 BladeCenter Intel -based blades running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 Planned availability date May 28, 2004 At a glance IBM LoadLeveler for Linux is: A subset of the LoadLeveler for AIX 5L product Compatible with LoadLeveler for AIX 5L, and a heterogeneous cluster of AIX and Linux nodes is supported Supported when run with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 on xseries servers and BladeCenter Intel-based blades Supported when run with SUSE LINUX Enterprise System 8 on pseries servers This job management program: Allows users to run more jobs in less time by matching processing needs with the available resources Schedules applications to clusters of pseries, xseries, or BladeCenter servers Supports parallel MPICH jobs and parallel MPICH-GM jobs using the Myrinet switch For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description A network job management and job scheduling system, LoadLeveler for Linux schedules and manages jobs submitted for processing on one or more servers under its control. This could be a cluster of Linux servers or a combination of Linux and AIX servers. LoadLeveler accepts jobs that users submit and reviews the job requirements. LoadLeveler then examines the servers under its control to determine which is best suited to run each job. The servers can be either general purpose servers or dedicated compute servers. LoadLeveler for Linux has three interfaces that enable end users to create and submit jobs and system administrators to configure the system and control running jobs: The LoadLeveler GUI provides access to basic job and administrative functions. The command line interface offers system access similar to the GUI. Experienced users and administrators may find the command line interface more efficient than the GUI for job and administrative functions. The API allows application programs written by customers to interact with the LoadLeveler environment. LoadLeveler monitors each job as it moves through the system using process control daemons. However, the administrator maintains ultimate control over all LoadLeveler jobs by defining job classes that control how and when LoadLeveler runs a job. The administrator can also control how jobs move through the system by specifying the type of scheduler LoadLeveler uses. LoadLeveler has several different scheduling options; each regulates job flow using specific algorithms that balance job priority with available machine resources. The central manager is the resource coordinator for the cluster. When running in a mixed cluster of Linux and AIX servers, an AIX server must be defined as the central manager. It manages submitted jobs to AIX and Linux servers as defined in the cluster. When LoadLeveler administrators are configuring clusters and when users are preparing to submit jobs, they need to be aware of the machine resources available in the cluster. These resources include the number of CPUs and the amount of memory available for each job. Because resource availability can vary over time, they can be defined as consumable resources in LoadLeveler. The use of consumable resources allow users to schedule jobs based on the availability of these specific resources. LoadLeveler for Linux supports parallel MPICH jobs and parallel MPICH-GM jobs using the Myrinet switch. Note: MPICH is a portable implementation of MPI, developed by Argonne National Laboratory. MPICH-GM is a port of MPICH on top of GM and is supported by Myricom. Product positioning LoadLeveler for Linux is an integral piece of the total system management solution. LoadLeveler provides an excellent framework for managing both serial and parallel batch workload in a single environment. Serial jobs are processed sequentially. Parallel jobs are supported using the message-passing interface provided with the Myrinet switch. With a simple modification of the user s job command files, LoadLeveler can schedule the parallel job to the appropriate servers. LoadLeveler for Linux is ideal for users who need to submit jobs whenever necessary and not according to any preset schedule. Tivoli Workload Scheduler is an IBM product for submitting jobs on a calendared schedule. Linux and AIX jobs can be submitted within the same LoadLeveler cluster. LoadLeveler for Linux fits well in: A cluster environment where the customer wants to exploit idle server cycles or better use existing capacity across a variety of servers A Beowulf cluster environment for running massively parallel MPI applications Environments where customers are new to cluster computing and need an easy-to-use, fully documented, and supported job scheduler for their emerging cluster Statement of direction IBM intends to provide support for LoadLeveler for Linux running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 on pseries servers in second half All statements regarding IBM s plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Trademarks BladeCenter is a trademark of International Business LoadLeveler, AIX, the e-business logo, pseries, xseries, and Tivoli are registered trademarks of International Business Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others

3 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information May 11, 2004 Offering Information Product information will be available on day of announcement through the Offering Information Web site at Product information is available through the Passport Advantage Web site at Publications No publications are shipped with this program. The following publications are available from the Web: IBM LoadLeveler for AIX 5L and Linux: Using and Administering IBM LoadLeveler for AIX 5L and Linux: Diagnosis and Messages Guide Installation Memo for IBM LoadLeveler for AIX 5L and Linux These displayable manuals are viewable in PDF formats from the IBM eserver Cluster Information Center at The IBM Publications Center The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided. Payment options for orders are via credit card (in the U.S.) or customer number for 50 countries. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries free of charge. The IBM Publications Notification System messages/welcome The Publications Notification System (PNS) enables subscribers to set up profiles of interest by order number/product number. PNS subscribers automatically receive notifications by of all new publications defined in their profiles. These may then be downloaded via the Publications Center. The site is available in English and Canadian French. Hardware requirements: supported on: Technical information LoadLeveler for Linux is pseries servers running SUSE LINUX Enterprise System 8 xseries servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 BladeCenter Intel -based blades running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 The following is recommended: 25 MB of disk space for the LoadLeveler product code A minimum of 15 MB additional disk space on each node in a cluster for local log and work files A minimum of 1 GB memory (RAM) per node Software requirements: LoadLeveler for Linux is supported on: SUSE LINUX Enterprise System 8 when run on supported pseries servers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 when run on supported xseries or BladeCenter servers Service is required for LoadLeveler for Linux. This may be obtained by accessing Corrective Service from the IBM Cluster Support Web site cluster/ Limitations: On xseries servers, only IA32 is supported. The supported scaling limit is a total of 128 nodes. Planning information Packaging: The LoadLeveler V3.2 program is distributed as a single package, available via CD-ROM media or electronic software distribution (ESD), on either POWER servers or xseries servers. For one license, you may chose the media/download for either POWER or xseries, not both. To order for a mixed cluster, a second license is required. License information is shipped with the product. Publications are available online. Security, auditability, and control LoadLeveler for Linux uses the security and auditability features of the Linux operating system. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

4 Ordering information This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Product Group: IBM LoadLeveler Product Identifier Description IBM LoadLeveler for Linux Product Category: Systems Software (PID) (5724i23) LoadLeveler has one charge unit: processor. The order quantity is the number of processors on which LoadLeveler will be run. A new order includes one-year IBM Software Maintenance. Upgrades may be acquired via the IBM Software Maintenance agreement up to the current level of use authorized for the qualifying program. Program name/description Passport Advantage IBM LoadLeveler V3.2 Media Package for Linux on POWER IBM LoadLeveler V3.2 Media Package for Linux on xseries IBM LoadLeveler V3.2 + PROC LIC+SW MAINT 12 MO IBM LoadLeveler V3.2 + PROC ANNUAL SW MAINT RNWL IBM LoadLeveler V3.2 + PROC SW MAINT REINSTATE 12 MO Terms and conditions Part number BH010IE BH011IE D53SULL E01A8LL D53SVLL This product is only available via Passport Advantage. is not available as shrinkwrap. Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance. License information form number: RHAN-L-5VZQ9U Limited warranty applies: Yes Warranty: This program has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized IBM Business Partner. 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