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IBM System Storage DS3200 Storage Server

Troubleshooting


Problem

IBM System Storage DS4800 Storage Server Cluster Configurations.

Resolving The Problem


The following Microsoft supported cluster solutions were submitted via the Enterprise Qualification Program. You can find this listing by searching the Windows Server Catalog at:
Microsoft Windows Server Catalog

If you would like to find the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) page to view all possible configurations of software and hardware supported by the IBM System Storage, please visit the following link:
IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)


Supported OS
Supported IBM Servers
Controller Firmware and Multipath
Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Other
Microsoft Windows 2003
SP1
SP2
SP2 + R2


32 bit (x86)
64 bit (x64)
xSeries / System x

x3850 M2
x3850
x3850-8864 (x86)
x3755
x3655
x3650
x3550
x3455

Legacy Systems*

3650T

BladeCenter

HS21 8853
HS21 XM
LS21 7971
LS41 7972
LS22 7901
LS42 7902

Current Server Code is available via IBM Update Express. Download the most recent Version Here

Note: Servers can be used heterogeneously or homogeneously within a 2 node cluster.

Firmware Version

v.07.35.xx.yy


Downloads for the DS3200 can be found here.

Multipath (MPIO) DSM

MPIO Version
v.01.03.0305.0015


The MPIO or the multipath driver is packaged in the SMIA host software application.
IBM SAS HBA Controller - PCI-e

Driver Version

1.30.02.00
1.26.05.00
1.21.28.00
1.21.26.00
*1.21.26.10
Bios 1.52

BIOS

6.18.01
6.22.00
6.10.00

* Note: driver version 1.21.26.10 includes updates for legacy system 3650T.

BIOS 6.10.x applies to driver 1.21.x

BIOS 6.18.x applies to driver 1.26.x
BladeCenter HBA

IBM SAS CFFv Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter

Driver Version

1.30.02.00
1.27.03.00

BIOS

6.22.00

Firmware

1.25.08


For additional information on Storport drivers it is recommended that you search for the Microsoft website for the latest StorPort QFE.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5078751