The management PC is LAN-attached to the VSP One Block storage system and communicates with the Embedded Storage Manager (ESM) modules on the controllers of the storage system. The ESMs host the embedded management tools for the storage system: VSP One Block Administrator, maintenance utility, and embedded Command Control Interface (CCI).
Before logging in to the storage system for the first time, make sure the management PC meets the following hardware and software requirements.
Hardware requirements for the management PC
Item | Requirements |
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Processor (CPU) | Windows 11:
Other than Windows 11:
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Memory (RAM) | Windows 11:
Other than Windows 11:
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Available storage space |
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Monitor |
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Keyboard and mouse | Required |
LAN | Ethernet1000Base-T |
LAN cable | CAT .5e |
Software requirements for the management PC
Use software (including the OS) that is currently supported by the vendor. We do not guarantee operations performed using software that is no longer supported by the vendor.
OS | Architecture | Browser |
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Windows Server 2022 | 64 bit |
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Windows Server 2019 | 64 bit | Microsoft Edge1,5 |
Windows Server 2016 | 64 bit |
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Windows 11 | 64 bit |
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Windows 102 | 32 bit / 64 bit |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 | 64 bit | Mozilla Firefox4 |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 | 64 bit | Mozilla Firefox4 |
Notes:
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