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IBM AIX SAN rules

This section describes the SAN rules for IBM AIX.
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Table 103 describes the SAN configuration rules for IBM AIX.
AIX multipathing coexistence.
Table 103 IBM AIX SAN configuration rules
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Storage systems
All supported
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Unlisted but supported storage systems have no additional SAN configuration restrictions. For the latest support information, contact an
HP storage representative.
220 Heterogeneous server rules
Supports HACMP/ES Clusters. For specific version support, contact an HP storage representative.
Zoning is required when IBM AIX is used in a heterogeneous SAN with other operating systems.
Supports active/active and active/passive failover mode. A multipathing driver is required.
Supports multipathing high-availability configuration implemented in multiple fabrics or in a single
fabric with zoned paths.
For specific Secure Path zoning requirements, contact an HP storage representative.
Supports boot from SAN for XP storage systems. For more information, see
support" on page 268.
For HP Continuous Access EVA configuration information, see
tegration" on page 254.
Table 104 describes support for IBM
IBM AIX SAN rules
"HP Continuous Access EVA SAN in-
"XP and VA SAN boot