Installation prerequisites

Before you install GLVM for PowerHA® SystemMirror® Enterprise Edition, make sure that the necessary software is installed on the cluster nodes.

You must have the following software installed before you can install GLVM for PowerHA SystemMirror Enterprise Edition.

  • Latest version of PowerHA SystemMirror, AIX®, and Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology (RSCT). RSCT is typically installed as part of the AIX operating system.
  • The PowerHA SystemMirror Enterprise Edition software uses about 1 MB of disk space. Ensure that the /usr file system has at least 1 MB free disk space for the upgrade.
  • You must install the following filesets that are on the AIX 7.2.2, or later, or AIX 7.1.5, or later, base media:
    • glvm.rpv.util
    • glvm.rpv.client
    • glvm.rpv.server

Perform the installation process as the root user.