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320 DS8000 Series: Concepts and Architecture
15.1 Open systems support
The scope of open systems support of the new DS8000 model is based on that of the ESS
2105, with some exceptions:
No parallel SCSI attachment support
Some new operating systems were added
Some legacy operating systems and the corresponding servers were removed
Some legacy HBAs were removed
New versions of operating systems, servers, file systems, host bus adapters, clustering
products, SAN components, and application software are constantly announced in the
market. Every modification to any of these components that can affect the interoperability with
the storage system must be tested. The integrity of the customer data always has the highest
priority. A new version or product can be added to the list of supported environments only
after it is proven that all components work with each other flawlessly.
Information about the supported environments changes frequently. Therefore, you are
strongly advised always to refer to the online resources listed in 15.1.2, “Where to look for
updated and detailed information” on page 320.
15.1.1 Supported operating systems and servers
Table 15-1 provides an overview of the open system platforms, operating systems, and high
availability clustering applications that are generally supported for attachment to the DS8000.
However, support is given for specific models and operating system versions only. Details
about the allowed combinations can be found in the resources listed in 15.1.2, “Where to look
for updated and detailed information” on page 320.
Table 15-1 Platforms, operating systems and applications supported with DS8000
15.1.2 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
Server platforms Operating systems Clustering applications
IBM pSeries, RS/6000®,
IBM BladeCenter™ JS20
AIX, Linux IBM HACMP™ (AIX only)
IBM iSeries OS/400, i5/OS™, Linux, AIX IBM HACMP (AIX only)
HP PARisc, Itanium II HP UX HP MC/Serviceguard
HP Alpha
OpenVMS, Tru64 UNIX HP TruCluster
Intel IA-32, IA-64, IBM
BladeCenter HS20 and
HS40
Microsoft Windows, VMWare,
Novell Netware, Linux
Microsoft Cluster Service,
Novell Netware Cluster
Services
SUN Solaris Sun Cluster
Apple Macintosh OS X
Fujitsu PrimePower Solaris
SGI IRIX