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Another source of information is the IBM i POWER External Storage Support Matrix Summary at
http://www.ibm.com/support/techdocs/atsmastr.nsf/WebIndex/PRS4563
To verify the supported combinations of adapters, servers and SANS use the System Storage
Interoperation Center (SSIC) at:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic/interoperability.wss
3.4 Software and firmware: Direct attached
Software or firmware type
(minimums)
Supported by
IBM i for direct
attachment
Notes
IBM i 6.1 with LIC 6.1.1 or
higher
Yes
See notes in section 3.3
IBM i 6.1 without LIC 6.1.1
No
IBM i 5.4 or earlier
No
3.5 Software and firmware: VIOS hosted
Software or firmware type
(minimums)
Supported by
IBM i as a
client of VIOS
Notes
IBM i 6.1 or higher
Yes
See notes in section 3.3
IBM i 5.4 or earlier
No
PowerVM Standard Edition or
higher
Yes
Required for VIOS media and activation code
VIOS 1.5 with Fix Pack 10.1 or
higher
Yes
This is the minimum level of VIOS required
IBM Power server system
firmware 320_040_031 or
higher
Yes
This is the minimum system firmware level
required
HMC firmware HMC V7 R3.2.0
or higher
Yes
This is the minimum HMC firmware level
required
AIX/VIOS host kit license for
DS3000/4000/5000
Yes
This license is required in order to attach
DS3000/4000/5000 VSCSI LUNs to VIOS,
and therefore virtualize them to IBM i.