Installing the host systems and I/O adapters

Complete this task to install the host systems and I/O adapters.

Note: See the host attachment section of this information center and the documentation provided with your I/O adapters for installation requirements and procedures.
  1. Use the correct I/O adapter driver. For the latest supported I/O adapters and drivers, go to the interoperability matrix at the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000/.
  2. A list of supported host bus adapters (HBAs), firmware, and device driver information for your host system and host adapter at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/config/hba/index.wss
  3. Attach fiber optic interface cables to each I/O adapter. You will connect the other end of the cables to the server enclosure later in the installation process.
Parent topic: Installing the DS6000 series hardware
Related concepts
DS6000 host attachment
Related information
General requirements for attaching a host system
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