This topic provides an overview of the prerequisites for upgrading the master console.
| Component | Action |
|---|---|
| IBM® Tivoli® Storage Area Network Manager (Tivoli SAN Manager) Agent | You must manually uninstall the Tivoli SAN Manager Agent. The Uninstalling Tivoli SAN Manager Agent topic provides instructions for uninstalling this component. |
| IBM Tivoli SAN Manager | You must manually uninstall the Tivoli SAN Manager. The Uninstalling Tivoli SAN Manager topic provides instructions for uninstalling this component. |
| DS4000 Storage Manager Client (FAStT Storage Manager Client) | Unless you currently use the DS4000 Storage Manager Client, uninstall it to free up resources on the server. Uninstalling the DS4000 Storage Manager Client (FAStT Storage Manager Client) provides instructions for uninstalling this component. |
| IBM Connection Manager | The IBM Connection Manager is automatically uninstalled during the master console upgrade process. You do not need to take any action. |
| IBM Director | The upgrade process works best if you uninstall the IBM Director before you upgrade the master console software, but this is not mandatory. |