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Chapter 14. Open systems support and software 277
14.1.2 Where to look for updated and detailed information
This section provides a list of online resources where detailed and up-to-date information
about supported configurations, recommended settings, device driver versions, and so on,
can be found. Due to the high innovation rate in the IT industry, the support information is
updated frequently. Therefore it is advisable to visit these resources regularly and check for
updates.
The DS6000 Interoperability Matrix
The DS6000 Interoperability Matrix always provides the latest information about supported
platforms, operating systems, HBAs and SAN infrastructure solutions. It contains detailed
specifications about models and versions. It also lists special support items, such as boot
support, and exceptions. It can be found at:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000/pdf/ds6000-matrix.pdf
The IBM HBA Search Tool
For information about supported Fibre Channel HBAs and the recommended or required
firmware and device driver levels for all IBM storage systems, you can visit the
IBM HBA
Search Tool
site, sometimes also referred to as the Fibre Channel host bus adapter firmware
and driver level matrix:
http://knowledge.storage.ibm.com/HBA/HBASearchTool
For each query, select one storage system and one operating system only, otherwise the
output of the tool will be ambiguous. You will be shown a list of all supported HBAs together
with the required firmware and device driver levels for your combination. Furthermore, you
can select a detailed view for each combination with more information, quick links to the HBA
vendors’ Web pages and their IBM supported drivers, and a guide to the recommended HBA
settings.
The DS6000 Host Systems Attachment Guide
The DS6000 Host Systems Attachment Guide, SC26-7680, guides you in detail through all
the steps that are required to attach an open system host to your DS6000 storage system. It
is available at:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000
The TotalStorage Proven program
IBM has introduced the TotalStorage Proven™ program to help clients identify storage
solutions and configurations that have been pre-tested for interoperability. It builds on IBM's
already extensive interoperability efforts to develop and deliver products and solutions that
work together with third party products.
The TotalStorage Proven Web site provides more detail on the program, as well as the list of
pre-tested configurations:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/proven/index.html
HBA vendor resources
All of the Fibre Channel HBA vendors have Web sites that provide information about their
products, facts and features, as well as support information. These sites will be useful when
the IBM resources are not sufficient, for example, when troubleshooting an HBA driver.
Please be aware that IBM cannot be held responsible for the content of these sites.