Software Components; Hp Msa Disk Array (Host Server Optional); Windows Vds Provider Server; Optional Components - HP 201723-B21 - StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000 Hard Drive Administration Manual

Software components

IMPORTANT NOTE: The right combination of software versions is crucial to configuring a working
system. Refer to the the README files accompanying the HP Provider installation files for information
about compatible software versions and system configurations. Follow all configuration and installation
instructions carefully.
The following components and configurations enable you to use the HP MSA FC VDS Provider with the
MSA.

HP MSA disk array (host server optional):

• Configured as described in the following

Windows VDS Provider server:

• Windows 2003 Server
• HP MSA FC VDS Provider 4.00.00
• Microsoft QFEs (quick fixes), if required for your OS or VDS, are listed in the HP Provider README
file. For more information, contact HP Support.

Optional components

• HP Basic MPIO software if multipathing is desired
• MSCS clustering (4–node clusters are supported)
Configuration procedures
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