hccn-tool Network Configuration Tool
Application Scenarios
In the multi-device multi-card distributed training scenario, the 100G network port provided by Ascend 910 is used for cross-host network communication.
Benefits
On the host side, you can directly configure, query, and detect the 100G network port provided by Ascend 910, facilitating cross-host network communication in the multi-device multi-card distributed training scenario.
Specifications
Table 5-4 lists the specifications of the hccn-tool network configuration tool.
Type |
Functions and Specifications |
|---|---|
Deployment position |
The tool is deployed on the host side. |
Function |
The configuration, query, and network detection operations can be performed on the 100G network port provided by Ascend 910. In addition, the configuration persistency and automatic loading are supported. |
Implementation
The hccn_tool network configuration tool provides interactive commands for external systems. In the southbound direction, the tool allows you to configure, query, and detect the 100G network port on the Ascend AI Processor through the driver on the host side. In addition, the configuration file can be persistently saved on the host side and automatically reloaded during initialization or reset.
