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IBM System Storage DS3300 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

System x3950
System x3850 M2
System x3800
System x3755
System x3655
System x3650
System x3550
System x3500
System x3455
System x3400


BladeCenter*

HS21-8853
LS41 7972
LS20 8850
HS20-8843

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 DS3300 can be found here.

MPIO Version

MPIO Version
v.01.03.0305.0015


The MPIO or the multipath driver is package in the SMIA host software application.
Microsoft iSCSI SW Initiator

v.2.06
v.2.04

QLogic HBA Storport Driver
v2.1.4.25

QLogic BIOS
v1.14

Adapter Models
QLE 406xC
QLA 4050
QLA 4050C
QMC4052
QMC4052C



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:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5078750