Before you configure your storage array, verify that your system meets the following requirements.
Licenses
Install the following licenses.
|
Snapshot Type |
License |
|---|---|
|
FlashCopy |
FlashCopy |
|
Space-efficient FlashCopy |
FlashCopy |
Version and Firmware
Install the following software components.
Note
We recommend that you use certified versions. We do not certify all the minor versions of the firmware, but, if you encounter problems with a minor version during an IntelliSnap operation, we will assist you.
|
Array |
Version and Firmware |
|---|---|
|
IBM SVC |
V5100 version 8.4.0.2 SVC V5000 version 7.8.1.1* SVC Storwize V7000 versions 6.1.0.7 until 7.3.0.4; 7.3.0.9, 7.4.0.2, and 7.5.0.2; 7.3.0.11*, 7.4.0.4*, 7.4.0.6*, 7.4.0.7* Flash System V9000 versions 7.4.1.2, 7.6.0.3, 7.6.1.4, 7.7.0.2, 7.8.0.2, 7.8.1.3, 8.1.1.0 |
*Supported through Field Certification. To see if a specific FCoE can be supported, contact your Software Provider or Professional Services.
Protocols
Ensure that at least one of the following protocols is available.
|
Array |
Protocol |
|---|---|
|
IBM SVC |
Fibre Channel iSCSI |
Software
Install the following software components.
|
Array |
Required Software |
|---|---|
|
IBM SVC |
None |
Ports
For snap-based operations, open port 5989 for HTTPS and port 5988 for HTTP between the CommServe computer or MediaAgent and the storage array.