Before you configure the storage array, verify that your environment meets the system requirements.
Licenses
Install the following licenses.
Array |
Snapshot Type |
License |
---|---|---|
Hitachi Vantara AMS |
Copy-on-Write |
Copy-on-Write |
ShadowImage |
ShadowImage |
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Hitachi Vantara HUS |
Copy-on-Write |
Copy-on-Write |
ShadowImage |
ShadowImage |
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Hitachi Vantara USP/VSP |
Copy-on-Write |
Copy-on-Write |
ShadowImage |
ShadowImage |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP/HUS-VM using CCI Engine |
ShadowImage |
ShadowImage |
Thin Image |
Thin Image |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP using Targetless CCI Engine |
Thin Image |
Thin Image |
Version and Firmware
Use the following version and firmware.
Array |
Version and Firmware |
---|---|
Hitachi Vantara AMS |
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Hitachi Vantara HUS |
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Hitachi Vantara USP/VSP |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP/HUS-VM using CCI Engine |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP using Targetless CCI Engine |
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*Supported through Field Certification. Contact your Software Provider or Professional Services to see if the specific FCoE can be supported.
**It only supports HTI-A snapshots.
Protocols
Use one of the following protocols.
Array |
Protocol |
---|---|
Hitachi Vantara AMS |
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Hitachi Vantara HUS |
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Hitachi Vantara USP/VSP |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP/HUS-VM using CCI Engine |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP using Targetless CCI Engine |
|
*Supported through Field Certification. Contact your Software Provider or Professional Services to see if the specific FCoE can be supported.
Software
Install the following software.
Array |
Required Software |
---|---|
Hitachi Vantara AMS |
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Hitachi Vantara HUS |
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Hitachi Vantara USP/VSP |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP/HUS-VM using CCI Engine |
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Hitachi Vantara VSP using Targetless CCI Engine |
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Hitachi Vantara VSM or GAD |
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Remote Snap MediaAgent |
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Ports
You do not need to open any specific port.