Release Notes

hp StorageWorks File System Extender Release Notes 9
1 Supported hardware and software
This chapter provides information about supported hardware configurations, supported operating systems,
and supported third-party software.
Hardware requirements
FSE server software runs on systems with Intel i386 architecture. FSE client software runs on systems with
Intel i386.
FSE can be configured in different implementations:
• consolidated implementation: an FSE server and an FSE client are integrated on the same host.
• distributed implementation: an FSE server and FSE clients are separated on different hosts.
• mixed implementation: an integrated FSE system with external FSE clients.
The FSE server must meet the following requirements:
• Intel Pentium III 500 MHz processor
Newer processor series and/or higher frequencies are recommended.
• Minimum of 256 MB of RAM. 512 MB recommended.
• Network interface adapter card 10/100/1000 Mbps.
The FSE implementation must be connected into the LAN.
• Fault tolerant disk subsystem
Files on the disk that holds the HSM file systems and all FSE-related data (such as FSE databases and
system files) must be stored on reliable storage. The best way to ensure safety is to put this data into the
RAID subsystem.
• Storage hardware connectivity
Storage hardware connectivity to the FSE server requires a SCSI adapter card or an FC HBA supported
by the operating system and the storage hardware.
The FSE client must meet the following requirements:
• Intel Pentium III 500 MHz processor (applicable for Linux and Windows systems)
Newer processor series and/or higher frequencies are recommended.
• Minimum of 256 MB of RAM. 512 MB recommended.
• Network interface adapter card 10/100/1000 Mbps.
The FSE implementation must be connected into the LAN.
• Fault tolerant disk subsystem
Files on the disk that holds the HSM file systems and all FSE-related data (such as FSE databases and
system files) must be stored on reliable storage. The best way to ensure safety is to put this data into the
RAID subsystem.
Supported storage arrays, tape drives, and libraries
The following storage arrays are supported:
Array type Comments
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 3000 FC drives and FATA drives
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 5000 FC drives and FATA drives
HP StorageWorks Modular Storage Array 500 SCSI drives
HP StorageWorks Modular Storage Array 1000 SCSI drives
HP StorageWorks Modular Storage Array 1500 SCSI drives and SATA drives
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 20 SCSI drives