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Using XIV with Symantec Dynamic Multi-Pathing
I got a question about Veritas DMP and XIV, so I thought I would write a quick post with some details on the subject. A fundamental requirement for a host attached to a fibre channel SAN, is the use of multi-pathing software. One alternative to achieve this (that IBM support for most operating systems attaching to XIV) is Symantec Dynamic Multi Pathing (DMP). A nice way to find out whether this... [More]
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Windows Hotfixes to use with XIV
If your using Microsoft Windows hosts with XIV, there are minimum required Microsoft hotfixes. They are listed in the Host Attachment Kit (HAK) 'release notes found here: HAK Release Notes However I have learnt that some additional fixes are recommended, particularly if your planning an XIV firmware update: •Windows 2003: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950903 •Windows 2008: ... [More]
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Upgrading AIX? Don't forget SDDPCM
SDDPCM (Subsystem Device Driver Path Control Module) is the multi-pathing plug-in for AIX 5.3 and 6.1. Customers who use IBM SVC, DS6000, DS8000 and/or ESS800 use this package to allow the operating system to handle multiple paths from OS to storage. The good news is that this plug-in is supplied free of charge. The bad news is that it is not included with AIX fixpacks. What this means is... [More]
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