EMC CLARiiON AX150 Series User Manual
Asianux AX [x86_64]
No.
Operating
System
Host Bus Adapter
Network
Configuration
Storage
Array
External
Boot
Comments
4
Asianux AX
[x86_64] 2.0:
SP1
[x86_64] 2.0:
SP1
2, 14, 15
,
SP2
1, 2, 3
Generic NIC 10/100
22, 25
, Generic NIC GbE
22, 25
LAN Only
8, 9
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See
9, 26
5
Asianux AX
[x86_64] 3.0
[x86_64] 3.0
2, 28,
29
Generic NIC 10/100
22, 30
, Generic NIC GbE
22, 30
LAN Only
8, 9
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See
9, 26
1. Asianux 2.0 SP2 include Redflag DC Server 5.0 SP2, Miracle Linux v4.0 SP2, Haansoft 2006 Server Asianux Server 2.0 SP2.
2. The LVM included as part of this update is supported and can be used in conjunction with PowerPath emcpower pseudo device file names as well as native sd device file names.
3. Supported kernels: 2.6.9−42.7AX.
2. The LVM included as part of this update is supported and can be used in conjunction with PowerPath emcpower pseudo device file names as well as native sd device file names.
3. Supported kernels: 2.6.9−42.7AX.
Confirm kernel support with server vendor.
4. BIOS 1.08 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
5. Firmware Version 3.01.00.49 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
6. QLogic iSCSI HBAs are supported in any server listed in the ESM Fibre Channel tables that list support for the QLA2340 HBAs with the same operating system version listed here.
7. Requires SANsurfer for installation and configuration and is available for download from the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website at http://www.qlogic.com
8. Routed networks (layer 3) require iSCSI digest to be enabled.
9. LAN support includes direct connect (layer 2), switched (layer 2), or routed (layer 3) networks. Network should be designed to minimize packet loss or any other interruptions.
5. Firmware Version 3.01.00.49 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
6. QLogic iSCSI HBAs are supported in any server listed in the ESM Fibre Channel tables that list support for the QLA2340 HBAs with the same operating system version listed here.
7. Requires SANsurfer for installation and configuration and is available for download from the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website at http://www.qlogic.com
8. Routed networks (layer 3) require iSCSI digest to be enabled.
9. LAN support includes direct connect (layer 2), switched (layer 2), or routed (layer 3) networks. Network should be designed to minimize packet loss or any other interruptions.
10. Driver Version 5.00.07 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
11. BIOS 1.11 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
12. Driver Version 5.00.04 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
13. Firmware Version 3.00.00.16
14. Kernels supported: 2.6.9−34.21AX.
11. BIOS 1.11 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
12. Driver Version 5.00.04 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
13. Firmware Version 3.00.00.16
14. Kernels supported: 2.6.9−34.21AX.
Confirm kernel support with server vendor.
15. Asianux 2.0 SP1 include Redflag DC Server 5.0 SP1, Miracle Linux v4.0 SP1, Haansoft 2006 Server Asianux Server 2.0 SP1.
16. Driver Version 5.00.04 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com Requires SANsurfer for installation and configuration and is available for
16. Driver Version 5.00.04 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com Requires SANsurfer for installation and configuration and is available for
download from the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website at http://www.qlogic.com
17. Requires QLogic firmware version 3.00.00.4 available from the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website at http://www.qlogic.com
18. Firmware Version 2.00.00.45 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
19. Requires QLogic firmware version 2.00.00.07 available from the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website at http://www.qlogic.com
20. BIOS 1.09a Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
21. Driver Version iSCSI Software Initiator 4:0.1.11 Driver is integrated into the kernel.
22. NIC teaming with the Linux software initiator is not supported.
23. Asianux 2.0 GA include Redflag DC Server 5.0 GA, Miracle Linux v4.0 GA, Haansoft 2006 Server Asianux Server 2.0.
24. Supported kernels: 2.6.9−11.19AX.
18. Firmware Version 2.00.00.45 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
19. Requires QLogic firmware version 2.00.00.07 available from the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website at http://www.qlogic.com
20. BIOS 1.09a Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
21. Driver Version iSCSI Software Initiator 4:0.1.11 Driver is integrated into the kernel.
22. NIC teaming with the Linux software initiator is not supported.
23. Asianux 2.0 GA include Redflag DC Server 5.0 GA, Miracle Linux v4.0 GA, Haansoft 2006 Server Asianux Server 2.0.
24. Supported kernels: 2.6.9−11.19AX.
Confirm kernel support with server vendor.
25. Driver Version iSCSI Software Initiator 4.0.1.11 Driver is integrated into the kernel.
26. The software initiator is part of the operating system and not an EMC software product. Please refer to the required release note "EMC Linux iSCSI Attach Release Notes", p/n
26. The software initiator is part of the operating system and not an EMC software product. Please refer to the required release note "EMC Linux iSCSI Attach Release Notes", p/n
300−002−672, that can be found on EMC's Powerlink website in Support −> The Document Library −> Host Connectivity for the complete installation information.
27. Driver Version 5.00.04 Driver is integrated into the kernel. Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
28. Includes Redflag DC Server, Miracle Linux and Haansoft Asianux Server.
29. Supported kernels: 2.6.18−8.10AX.
28. Includes Redflag DC Server, Miracle Linux and Haansoft Asianux Server.
29. Supported kernels: 2.6.18−8.10AX.
Confirm kernel support with server vendor.
30. Driver Version iSCSI Software Initiator 2.x Only the software initiator driver native to this Linux distributor's release is supported. The iSCSI utilities are needed to configure the
software initiator and are a seperate package from the driver. Please refer to the Linux distributor for the supported version with their distribution.
31. Driver Version 3.23 Available in the EMC−approved section of the QLogic website. http://www.qlogic.com
IBM AIX
IBM AIX
No.
Operating System
Host Bus Adapter
Network
Configuration
Storage Array
External Boot
1
IBM AIX 5.2 5.2.0.0−08
8, 9
Generic NIC 10/100
10, 11
, Generic NIC GbE
10, 11
LAN Only
1, 2
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1. EMC supports the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series network switches, running IOS firmware version 12.2(25).
2. EMC requires the Nortel Networks Layer2−3 GbE Switch Module for external communication on the IBM JS20/JS21 BladeCenter.
3. Navisphere Host Agent Version 6.20.1.5.0 supported only.
4. Requires Full Navi only. Navisphere Express is not supported.
5. Requires Flare 02.20.150.5.019 or later for support.
6. PowerPath SE support requires minimum PowerPath 5.1.1
7. No layered apps support.
8. Requires AIX 5.2.0.0−08 (TL 8) for support.
9. iSCSI support limited only to the IBM BladeCenter, JS20 model 8842, and JS21 model 8844.
2. EMC requires the Nortel Networks Layer2−3 GbE Switch Module for external communication on the IBM JS20/JS21 BladeCenter.
3. Navisphere Host Agent Version 6.20.1.5.0 supported only.
4. Requires Full Navi only. Navisphere Express is not supported.
5. Requires Flare 02.20.150.5.019 or later for support.
6. PowerPath SE support requires minimum PowerPath 5.1.1
7. No layered apps support.
8. Requires AIX 5.2.0.0−08 (TL 8) for support.
9. iSCSI support limited only to the IBM BladeCenter, JS20 model 8842, and JS21 model 8844.
10. Firmware Version 03210230
11. Driver Version Native AIX driver
11. Driver Version Native AIX driver
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000
No.
Operating
System
Host Bus Adapter
Network
Configuration
Storage
Array
External
Boot
Comments
1
Microsoft
Windows 2000:
Advanced Server
SP4, Server SP4
Windows 2000:
Advanced Server
SP4, Server SP4
Generic NIC GbE
1, 2, 3, 6, 11
LAN Only
4, 5
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See
7, 8, 9,
10
2
Microsoft
Windows 2000:
Advanced Server
SP4, Server SP4
Windows 2000:
Advanced Server
SP4, Server SP4
IBM QLogic iSCSI Exp Card for BladeCenter (26K6487)
14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 31
,
QLogic QLA4010−E−SP
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23
, QLogic QLA4010C−E−SP
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23
, QLogic QLA4050−E−SP
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27
, QLogic
QLA4050C−E−SP
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27
LAN Only
4, 5
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Y
20
See
8, 9, 10
1. iSCSI offload is currently supported on Dell PowerEdge Servers with the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network adapters (based on the Broadcom 5708 ASIC) with firmware v 4.0.3 (or
later) and Driver Family Version 11.0/T4.1, A00 or later. To download the latest firmware/driver, please visit http://support.dell.com
2. The following NICs are not supported: 3COM−3C996B
3. Any Microsoft supported server/NIC for the listed operating system revision is supported.
4. Routed networks (layer 3) require iSCSI digest to be enabled.
5. LAN support includes direct connect (layer 2), switched (layer 2), or routed (layer 3) networks. Network should be designed to minimize packet loss or any other interruptions.
6. Driver Version Microsoft iSCSI Initiator 2.08 Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software. NIC teaming with Microsoft iSCSI Initiator is not supported. MS iSCSI Initiator 2.08 only supports
3. Any Microsoft supported server/NIC for the listed operating system revision is supported.
4. Routed networks (layer 3) require iSCSI digest to be enabled.
5. LAN support includes direct connect (layer 2), switched (layer 2), or routed (layer 3) networks. Network should be designed to minimize packet loss or any other interruptions.
6. Driver Version Microsoft iSCSI Initiator 2.08 Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software. NIC teaming with Microsoft iSCSI Initiator is not supported. MS iSCSI Initiator 2.08 only supports
PowerPath 5.2 or later. PowerPath 5.0.0 is not supported with Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software and Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS)
7. EMC provides documentation for iSCSI configurations that contains helpful information for using iSCSI with EMC storage. Visit EMC Powerlink and download part number
300−000−603 for the Windows Host Connectivity Guide.
8. Microsoft Dynamic Disks are not supported.
9. Powerpath iSCSI 1.1 is not supported with Windows 2000 operating systems.
9. Powerpath iSCSI 1.1 is not supported with Windows 2000 operating systems.
10. Powerpath 4.3.1 or higher is supported. All paths may be on a single subnet, or multiple subnets may be used.
11. Driver Version Microsoft iSCSI Initiator 2.07 Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software. NIC teaming with Microsoft iSCSI Initiator is not supported. PowerPath 5.0.0 is not supported with
11. Driver Version Microsoft iSCSI Initiator 2.07 Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software. NIC teaming with Microsoft iSCSI Initiator is not supported. PowerPath 5.0.0 is not supported with
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software and Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS)
12. Maximum number of iSCSI initiators that can log into an iSCSI target port is 8
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