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IBM System Storage DS6000 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)
InterConnect Fibre Switch
Microsoft Windows 2003
SP1
SP2
SP2 + R2


32 bit (x86)
64 bit (x64)
64 bit (ia64)
xSeries / System x

xSeries 460
xSeries 445

System x3950
System x3850
System x3800
System x3755
System x3655
System x3650
System x3550



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 4 node cluster.

Firmware Version

5.2.x



Updates available through field representative only. Contact your IBM representative directly.

Multipath Version

SDDDSM

2.1.3.0

SDD
1.6.3.0


-QLogic-

2GB HBAs PCI-x

QLA 234x
IBM DS4000 FC2-133
IBM FAStT FC-2
IBM DS4000 - Dual Port FC2-133
BIOS 1.47

4GB HBAs PCI-x

QLA 246x
IBM DS4000 PCI-x 4GB
BIOS 1.12


QLogic HBA Drivers


9.1.2.17

9.1.2.11

Download the most recent version here
IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch Models:

Primary Support
2005-H16
FW: 5.x

Secondary Support
2109-F16
FW: 3.x

Other Information

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-5078769