Ubuntu Driver Documentation

Modules Loading and Unloading

NVIDIA modules for ConnectX-3/ConnectX-3 Pro are:

  • mlx4_en, mlx4_core, mlx4_ib

NVIDIA modules for ConnectX-4 and above are:

  • mlx5_core, mlx5_ib

In order to unload the driver, first unload mlx*_en/ mlx*_ib and then the mlx*_core module.

To load and unload the modules, use the commands below:

  • Loading the driver: modprobe <module name>

    # modprobe mlx5_ib
    


  • Unloading the driver: modprobe –r <module name>

    # modprobe –r mlx5_ib
    



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