Server Connection Preparation; Driver Preparation; Table 3.1 Server (Host) Environment - Fujitsu ETERNUS DX200 S3 Configuration Manual

Chapter 3 Checking the Configuration Environment
3.2

Server Connection Preparation

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Server (Host) Environment

Table 3.1 Server (Host) Environment

Item
Server OS
Connection
Multipath Driver
To connect the server and the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system via a switch, setting up of the switch must be
performed. For details on this setting, refer to relevant manuals of the switch.
3.2 Server Connection Preparation
Prepare the server to connect to the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system.
A host bus adapter (HBA) that matches the connection interface that is to be used and a driver for the HBA
are required. Some types of HBA require utility software. Prepare the required environment for the HBA that
is to be used by referring to the HBA manual.
This section uses an iSCSI connection as an example to explain the required preparation for server conneci-
ton.
3.2.1

Driver Preparation

Prepare required drivers and utilities.
LAN card driver for iSCSI
•
LAN driver
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Supported version of iSCSI Software Initiator
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This is already installed in a server that runs Windows Server 2008 or later.
ETERNUS Multipath Driver
•
FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX100 S3/DX200 S3 Disk storage system Configuration Guide (Basic)
Do
• Before installing the ETERNUS Multipath Driver, make sure that the server is not
connected to the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system. If the server is connected, shut
down the server, remove the cable, and then restart the server.
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Explanation
Windows Server 2008
iSCSI connection, duplicated with multipath connection
ETERNUS Multipath Driver
P3AM-7652-02ENZ0