| Q1. |
What operating systems does Cluster Extension EVA Software support? |
| A1. |
Cluster Extension EVA Software supports Linux RedHat EL 4 & SuSe SLES 9 in addition to its support of Windows Server 2003 EE (32-bit, IA64 & x64-bit) and Microsoft Windows 2003, Datacenter Edition (64-bit). |
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| Q2. |
What other software prerequisites are there for proper implementation of CLX EVA Software? |
| A2. |
Please refer to the CLX EVA QuickSpecs for software support matrix. |
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| Q3. |
What are the hardware requirements for proper implementation of CLX EVA Software? |
| A3. |
You must have the following hardware:
- Minimum two StorageWorks EVA arrays
- Minimum two FC switches (per site)
- Dual inter-site links - FC, WDM, FC-IP as appropriate
- Minimum two management appliances (one per site, recommend two per site)
- SMA or a management server
- Minimum two FC adapters per cluster node or one dual channel FC adapter per cluster node
- Minimum two node cluster (one node per site)
- One additional cluster server node to serve as an arbitrator for the MNS quorum or arbitrator node. (Two arbitrator nodes recommended for the highest level of availability). This server should be located in a third location (a separate room, in a separate fire zone with separate power connections)
- Static IP address for all network interfaces on each cluster node
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