User`s guide

2 – System Overview
Installation Checklist
2-2 FS0054603-00 C
Q
2.2
Installation Checklist
This section describes the installation process step-by-step. Note that your
configuration may not require all steps, depending on the features you require.
2.2.1
Step 1: Collect the Hardware and Software
2.2.1.1
Required Hardware
Collect the required hardware. In all cases, some combination of the following is
required:
■ QLogic HBAs
■ Target devices such as disks, RAID subsystems, etc. Note that tape devices are
displayed as part of the configuration, but are not supported by SANsurfer (no
support for LUN masking or diagnostics).
■ Connectivity hardware such as cables, hubs, fabric switches, etc.
2.2.1.2
Required Software
Collect the required software. Tab l e 2-1 specifies QLogic software products that are
required for the features you want to enable.
Table 2-1. Driver and Utility Usage by Function
Function
Windows
Linux,
Solaris
NetWare
Windows,
Linux,
Solaris,
NetWare
Miniport
Enhanced
Driver
Enhanced
Driver
SANsurfer
FC HBA
Manager
Basic operation x x x
Fabric support x x x
Device selection and masking x x x x
Secure device access x
Heterogeneous support x
IP support x
Device/SAN management x