Planning for network and communications requirements

You must locate your DS6000™ series in a location that meets the network and communications requirements.

• Management console network configuration
  Network communication is an important aspect of management console configuration.
• Host attachment communication requirements
  This list describes requirements and other considerations for connecting host attachments in your network.
• Remote support and Call Home connection requirements
  You must meet these requirements if you will use remote support or the Call Home feature.
• SAN requirements and considerations
  These requirements and considerations can help you plan for a DS6000 series that attaches to a SAN.
• Feature codes for a modem
  You can use a modem to create a dial-up virtual private network (VPN) connection for the Call Home feature, instead of using an Internet connection.