Configuring NEC iStorage systems

To use this external storage, you must configure NEC iStorage systems for attachment to a node.

Supported firmware levels for the NEC iStorage
The NEC iStorage system must use a firmware level that is supported by the system.
Logical unit creation and deletion for NEC iStorage systems
You can create or delete logical units for NEC iStorage systems. See the storage configuration guidelines that are specified in the NEC iStorage documentation that is provided for this system.
Platform type for NEC iStorage
You must set all logical units that the system accesses to platform type AX (AIX®).
Access control methods for NEC iStorage
You can use access control to restrict access from hosts and the system. You do not need to use access control to allow a system to use all of the defined logical units on the system. Use the following table to view the available access control methods.
Setting cache allocations for NEC iStorage
Cache allocations can be set manually; however, changes to the default settings can adversely effect performance and cause you to lose access to the system.
Snapshot Volume and Link Volume for NEC iStorage
You cannot use Copy Services logical volumes with logical units that are assigned to the system.

Parent topic: External storage system configuration with Fibre Channel connections