NAG Parallel Library, Release 3

FDLUX03DML - License Managed

Linux (Intel) g77

Users' Note



Contents

1. Introduction

This document is essential reading for every user of the NAG Parallel Library implementation specified in the title. It provides implementation-specific detail that augments the information provided in the NAG Parallel Library Manual.

NAG recommends that users read the following minimum reference material before calling any library routine:

(a) Essential Introduction
(b) Chapter Introduction
(c) Routine Document
(d) Implementation-specific Users' Note

Items (a), (b) and (c) are included in the NAG Parallel Library Manual, which should be available locally in printed and PDF form (see Section 4); item (d) is this document, which is provided in HTML form.

2. General Information

2.1. MPI

Parallel programs using the NAG Parallel Library require the MPICH implementation of MPI to be installed. MPI enables a group of workstations to behave as an independent distributed memory parallel computer. A crucial component of MPI is the mpirun command, which can be used to run parallel programs on multiple workstations.

2.2. Accessing the Library

Assuming that links to libnagmpi.a, libnagmpiblas.a and libnagfls.a have been placed in a directory in the search path of the linker, then you may link to the NAG Parallel Library as follows: 

g77 driver.f -lnagmpi -lmpi -lnagmpiblas -lnagfls
where driver.f is your application program.

2.3. Running NAG Parallel Library Programs

The mpirun command must be used to run a user program (say a.out) linked with the NAG Parallel Library on multiple nodes. For example 
mpirun -np 4 a.out
instructs the system to execute the executable program a.out in four parallel processes. Consult local documentation for full details of the facilities of mpirun or alternatives to it.

The use of the NAG Parallel Library is controlled by the FLEXlm license management system (FLEXlm is a registered trademark of Globetrotter Software Inc). This release of the NAG Fortran Library uses version 7.0e of FLEXlm. HTML versions of the FLEXlm End User Manual and FAQ are provided with the Library, and will be installed on the local system.

Any application linked with the Library will not run unless it can access a valid license file. The default location of the license file is /usr/local/flexlm/licenses/license.dat. Alternatively, the environment variable LM_LICENSE_FILE may be set to the full path of the license file.

If an application is using a license that expires in the near future, warnings to that effect will be issued. These warnings may be suppressed by setting the environment variable NAG_LM_OPTS to include the characters "nowarn". If all the licenses to use the Library are in use, the application will not run. Setting NAG_LM_OPTS to include the characters "que" will cause the application to enter a queue until another application gives up its license, by undefining its Library Grid. For example, both the default licensing behaviours may be reversed by setting NAG_LM_OPTS to "nowarn,que".

2.4. Example Programs

The example programs and data and the results obtained during the preparation of this specific implementation are supplied so you can try them yourself, or use one as a template for your own program. Note that the example material has been adapted, if necessary, from that printed in the NAG Parallel Library Manual, so that programs are suitable for execution with this implementation.

The example programs are most easily accessed by using the script nagmpiexample, which will copy an example program and its data, compile it, link it with the libraries and run it.

For example, give the command 

nagmpiexample f04ebfp
to run the F04EBFP example program.

2.5. User Documentation

The following machine-readable information file is provided in the doc directory:

See Section 4 for additional documentation.

3. Routine-specific Information

(a) X02

The constants referred to in the NAG Parallel Library Manual have the following values in this implementation:

The values of the machine constants are:

The basic parameters of the model 

X02BHF = 2
X02BJF = 53
X02BKF = -1021
X02BLF = 1024
X02DJF = .TRUE.
Derived parameters of the floating-point arithmetic 
X02AJF = 1.11130722679765D-16
X02AKF = 2.22507385850721D-308
X02ALF = 1.79769313486231D+308
X02AMF = 2.22507385850721D-308
X02ANF = 2.22507385850721D-308
Parameters of other aspects of the computing environment 
X02AHF = 1.84467440737095D+19
X02BBF = 2147483647
X02BEF = 15
X02DAF = .FALSE.

4. Documentation

Each NAG Parallel Library site is ordinarily provided with a printed copy of the NAG Parallel Library Manual (or Update). If you require additional copies then please contact NAG.

On-line documentation is also provided, in PDF form, with this implementation. Please refer to local information for access to this documentation.

5. Support from NAG

(a) Contact with NAG

Queries concerning this document or the implementation generally should be directed initially to your local Advisory Service. If you have difficulty in making contact locally, you can contact NAG directly at one of the addresses given in the Appendix.

(b) NAG Response Centres

The NAG Response Centres are available for general enquiries from all users and also for technical queries from sites with an annually licensed product or support service.

The Response Centres are open during office hours, but contact is possible by fax, email and phone (answering machine) at all times.

When contacting a Response Centre please quote your NAG site reference and NAG product code (in this case FDLUX03DM).

(c) NAG Websites

The NAG websites are an information service providing items of interest to users and prospective users of NAG products and services. The information is reviewed and updated regularly and includes implementation availability, descriptions of products, downloadable software, product documentation and technical reports. The NAG websites can be accessed at

http://www.nag.co.uk/

or

http://www.nag.com/ (in North America)

or

http://www.nag-j.co.jp/ (in Japan)

(d) NAG Electronic Newsletter

If you would like to be kept up to date with news from NAG you may want to register to receive our electronic newsletter, which will alert you to special offers, announcements about new products or product/service enhancements, case studies and NAG's event diary. To register visit the NAG Ltd website or contact us at nagnews@nag.co.uk.

6. User Feedback

Many factors influence the way NAG's products and services evolve and your ideas are invaluable in helping us to ensure that we meet your needs. If you would like to contribute to this process we would be delighted to receive your comments. We have provided a short survey on our website at www.nag.co.uk/local/feedback to enable you to provide this feedback. Alternatively feel free to contact the appropriate NAG Response Centre who will be happy either to record your comments or to send you a printed copy of the survey.

Appendix - Contact Addresses

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