Before you begin installing the SAN File System, make sure that
you have access to all of the required software. Most of the prerequisite
software that you will need is available on the SAN File System CD-ROM.
In addition to the software provided with the SAN File System, you will
need to obtain the following software:
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8.0. You will need a licensed copy of LINUX
Enterprise Server 8.0 for each of the metadata server engines in the cluster.
For more information about obtaining Enterprise Server, visit www.suse.com.
- QLogic driver (QLA2300F - version 6.06.64). For information about obtaining
the QLogic driver, visit http://www.qlogic.com/support/oem_detail_all.asp?oemid=22.
- United Linux Service Pack 3. For more information about obtaining the
United Linux Service Pack 3, visit www.suse.com.