This topic defines the hardware and software prerequisites that
you need to obtain for the master console.
Hardware prerequisites
SAN File System supports
a single master console that can be shared with other IBM
® TotalStorage
® products,
such as SAN Volume Controller. If you do not already have a master console,
you must obtain a rack-mounted, high-performance, highly-reliable Intel™ server (such as the IBM eServer™ xSeries
® 305
or equivalent) with the following options:
- One Pentium® 4
processor, minimum 2.6 GHz
- Minimum of 1 GB of system memory
- Two IDE hard disk drives, minimum 40 GB each
- CD-ROM and diskette drives
- Gb ports for Ethernet connections (fiber or copper)
- Two 2 Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) ports, such as QLogic 2342
or QLogic 2340 FC-2 cards or equivalent. The HBA must be compatible with the
Linux operating system and the storage subsystems in your SAN environment.
- Keyboard, such as the Space Saver NLS keyboard or equivalent
- Monitor, such as Netbay 1U Flat Panel Monitor Console kit without keyboard
or equivalent.
- Keyboard, video, monitor (KVM) switch
Note: The master console must be in the same proximity as the SAN
File System hardware engines. If such a location is not possible, you need
an additional keyboard and monitor for SAN File System to access the master
console.
Consult your IBM sales representative or product specialist
for direction in hardware configuration and ordering.