Before you configure your storage array, verify that your system meets the following requirements.
Licenses
Install the following licenses:
| Snapshot Type | License | 
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Check if there is any requirement in the backend array | 
| Clone | Check if there is any requirement in the backend array | 
Protocols
Ensure that at least one of the following protocols is available:
| Array | Protocol | 
|---|---|
| Dell EMC VPLEX | Fibre Channel | 
Version and Software
Ensure that you are using compatible versions and firmware:
| Array | Version and Firmware | 
|---|---|
| Dell EMC VPLEX | GeoSynchrony® 6.2, 6.1.0.1, 6.0 Metro node 8.0, 7.1 | 
Software
Install the following software components:
Note
You can install multiple versions of Python side-by-side and set the path to the Python 2.6 binary in the Additional Setting sVPLEXPythonPath.
| Array | Required Software | 
|---|---|
| Dell EMC VPLEX | On the client or on the Remote Snap MA: Python 3.11.4, 3.9.11, 3.9.6, 3.9.2, 3.8.1, 3.6.4, 2.7, 2.6 On UNIX: openssl-devel package |