Before you configure your storage array, verify that your system meets the following requirements.
Licenses
Install the following licenses:
|
Snapshot Type |
License |
|---|---|
|
Snap |
None |
Version and Firmware
Ensure that you are using compatible versions and firmware:
|
Array |
Version and Firmware |
|---|---|
|
IBM XIV |
XIV, A9000, and A9000R |
Protocols
Ensure that at least one of the following protocols is available:
|
Array |
Protocol |
|---|---|
|
IBM XIV |
Fibre Channel iSCSI |
Software
Install the following software components:
Tip
After you install XCLI, append the XCLI location to the system variable path and restart the computer. Use the XCLI_BINARY_LOCATION additional setting so that you do not need to restart the computer.
|
Array |
Required Software |
|---|---|
|
IBM XIV |
IBM XCLI 4.3 on client and proxy computers For models A9000 and A9000R, the IBM XCLI 5.0 and 5.1 versions are supported. |
Ports
For snap-based operations, open port 7778 between the CommServe computer or MediaAgent and the storage array.