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Verifying your host and storage system configuration

Before you install the Host Utilities, you must verify that the Host Utilities version supports your host and storage system configuration to ensure the software installs correctly.

About this task

The Interoperability Matrix lists all supported configurations. Individual computer models are not listed; Windows hosts are qualified based on their CPU chips. The following configuration items must be verified:
  • Windows host CPU architecture
  • Guest operating systems
  • Windows operating system version, service pack level, and required hotfixes
    Note: If you are upgrading a host running the Data ONTAP DSM from Windows Server 2008 to Server 2008 R2, you must upgrade to Data ONTAP DSM 3.3.1 or later before installing Server 2008 R2. You must also upgrade to Windows Host Utilities 5.2 or later before upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2.

    If you upgrade to Data ONTAP DSM 3.5 or later, Windows Unified Host Utilities is not required. All of the components and functions of the Host Utilities are included in the DSM package.

  • HBA model and firmware version
  • Multipathing software
  • Storage firmware version and cfmode setting
  • Optional software such as SnapDrive for Windows

Step

  1. Verify that your entire configuration is listed in the matrix.