# System Requirements for the IBM XIV Storage Array

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 5.1 and 5.0 versions are supported.

## Ports

For snap-based operations, open port 7778 between the CommServe computer or MediaAgent and the storage array.

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