Installation and configuration requirements

• The availability of features and devices depends on the storage system model and the level of microcode installed on the storage system.
• The management software must be installed and operational. For details, see the VSP One Block System Administrator Guide for the storage system.

• Review the hardware requirements for attaching new storage to the host server. For details, see the user documentation for the host server.
• For details about supported host server hardware, see the Hitachi Vantara Product Compatibility Guide: https://compatibility.hitachivantara.com

• This document covers the following host platforms. Check the Hitachi Vantara Product Compatibility Guide: https://compatibility.hitachivantara.com for the latest information about host OS support.
  • AIX^®
  • HP-UX
  • Red Hat Linux
  • Solaris
  • SUSE Linux
  • VMware
  • Windows
  • XenServer
• Verify that the OS version, architecture, relevant patches, and maintenance levels are supported by the storage system. For details about supported OS versions, see the Hitachi Vantara Product Compatibility Guide: https://compatibility.hitachivantara.com
• Verify that the host meets the latest system and software requirements for attaching new storage. For details, see the host OS user documentation.
• Verify that you have the host OS software installation media.
• Verify that you have root/administrator login access to the host system.

(HBAs and CNAs)