Before you configure your storage array, verify that your system meets the following requirements.
Licenses
Install the following licenses.
Snapshot Type |
License |
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FlashCopy |
FlashCopy |
Space-efficient FlashCopy |
FlashCopy |
Version and Firmware
Install the following software components.
Note
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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.
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Starting IBM FlashSystem firmware version 8.6.2.x onwards, IBM has deprecated the use of SMI-S. Hence, if you have upgraded your firmware version to 8.6.2.1 or above, IntelliSnap operations will run using the REST API by default. The lower firmware versions will still use the SMI-S.
Array |
Version and Firmware |
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IBM FlashSystem |
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*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 |
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IBM FlashSystem |
Fibre Channel iSCSI |
Software
Install the following software components.
Array |
Required Software |
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IBM FlashSystem |
None |
Ports
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For snap-based operations using REST API support, open port 7443 for both HTTPS and HTTP between the CommServe computer or MediaAgent and the storage array.
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For snap-based operations using SMI-S, open port 5989 for HTTPS and port 5988 for HTTP between the CommServe computer or MediaAgent and the storage array.