Detailed System Requirements
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IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.13 for AIX® Server requirements and support.
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Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements
This document describes the minimum hardware and software required to install and run the IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.13 server on AIX. For earlier levels, refer to https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/aix%C2%AE-server-requirements-and-support.
| Type of hardware | Hardware requirements |
|---|---|
| General |
IBM Spectrum Protect requires a POWER8, POWER9, or POWER101 processor.
For disk-only environments, use any appropriately provisioned and configured hardware on which you can run an operating system that is supported for this product and release.
For environments that use other types of storage, such as tape, contact your device vendor for support requirements. Notes:
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| Disk space | The following minimum values for disk space:
In case a problem arises and any diagnosis is needed, it is optimal to have temporary or other space available on the system for a first failure data capture (FFDC) log or for other temporary uses such as for collecting trace logs.
Significant additional disk space is required for database and log files. The size of the database depends on the number of client files to be stored and the method by which the server manages them. The default active log space is 16 GB, the minimum that is needed for most workloads and configurations. When you create the active log, you need at least 64 GB to run replication. If replication and data deduplication are both being used, create an active log of 128 GB. Allocate at least three times the default active log space for the archive log (48 GB). Ensure that you have sufficient resources if you are using data deduplication or expect a heavy client workload. For optimal performance and to facilitate I/O, specify at least two equally sized containers or Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) for the database. In addition, each active log and archive log needs its own container or LUN. |
| Memory | The following are the minimum system memory requirements for servers with databases up to 500 GB, with daily ingestion of no more than 200 GB per day:
For more specific memory requirements when you are using data deduplication, see the IBM Spectrum Protect Blueprint for your operating system. |
| Type of software | Minimum software requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System | AIX 7.1
These are the minimum technology levels (TLs) and service packs (SPs) supported by the server. Later TLs and SPs are also supported.
Please refer to the AIX Support Lifecycle web page for current information on which releases of AIX are still in support.
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| Communication protocol |
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| Processing | Asynchronous I/O must be enabled. |
| Device drivers |
The IBM Spectrum Protect device driver is required for non-IBM drives and tape libraries. The IBM Spectrum Protect device driver package contains device driver tools and ACSLS daemons.
For the IBM 3590, 3592, or the Ultrium tape library or drives, the IBM device drivers are required. Install the most current device drivers. You can locate IBM driver packages at Fix Central. Configure the device drivers before you use the IBM Spectrum Protect server with tape devices. |
| Other software |
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14 March 2022
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