System Requirements for the Hitachi Vantara Storage Array

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 VSP using CCI Engine	ShadowImage	ShadowImage
Hitachi Vantara VSP using CCI Engine	Thin Image	Thin Image
Hitachi Targetless Snap (CCI) (Deprecated) Engine	Thin Image	Thin Image

Use the following version and firmware.

Array	Version and Firmware
Hitachi Vantara VSP using CCI Engine	VSP E Series VSP 5100, 5100H, 5200, 5200H, 5500, 5500H, 5600, 5600H VSP F350, F370, F700, F900 VSP G350, G370, G700, G900 VSP G200, G400, G800, G1000, G1500*
Hitachi Targetless Snap (CCI) (Deprecated) Engine	Hitachi Vantara version 80-02-23 or later

*Supported through Field Certification. Contact your Software Provider or Professional Services to see if the specific FCoE can be supported.

Use one of the following protocols.

Array	Protocol
Hitachi Vantara VSP using CCI Engine	Fibre Channel
Hitachi Targetless Snap (CCI) (Deprecated) Engine	Fibre Channel

*Supported through Field Certification. Contact your Software Provider or Professional Services to see if the specific FCoE can be supported.

Install the following software.

Array	Required Software
Hitachi Vantara VSP using CCI Engine	RAID Manager 01-29-03/05 or later installed on client and proxy For VSM, use RAID Manager 01-32-03/01 or later, installed on client and proxy.
Hitachi Targetless Snap (CCI) (Deprecated) Engine	RAID Manager 01-33-xx/xx or later installed on client and proxy
Hitachi Vantara VSM or GAD	RAID Manager version 01-32-03/01 or later installed on the Remote Snap MediaAgent
Remote Snap MediaAgent	RAID Manager version 01-29-03/05 or later on the Remote Snap MediaAgent

You do not need to open any specific port.