Attachment requirements for IBM i hosts

This section provides an overview of the requirements for attaching the SAN Volume Controller to a Virtual I/O Server with an IBM® i virtual I/O client.

You must meet the following requirements before you can attach a SAN Volume Controller to your IBM i host:
  • Check the logical unit number (LUN) limitations for your host system. Ensure that there are enough fibre-channel adapters installed in the server to handle the total LUNs that you want to attach.
  • Ensure that you have the documentation for your host system and the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Model 2145-XXX Hardware Installation Guide. All SAN Volume Controller publications are available from the following Web site:

    www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145

  • Ensure that you have installed the correct operating systems and version levels on your host, including any updates and Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APARS) for the operating system.

The following IBM Web site provides current interoperability information about the HBA and platform levels:

www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145

Parent topic: Attaching to an IBM i host with Virtual I/O Server
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