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Version compatibility, Upgrade from an earlier version of xsan, More information – Apple Xsan 2 User Manual

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Preface

About this book

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Version compatibility

The following table shows the compatibility of Xsan 2.3 metadata controllers and clients
with earlier Xsan versions and with StorNext controllers and clients. For the latest
information about compatibility with StorNext controllers and clients, see the AppleCare
Support article at support.apple.com/kb/HT1517.

Controller

Client

Compatible

Xsan 2.3

Xsan 2.3

Yes

Xsan 2.2.1 with Mac OS X or
Mac OS X Server v10.6 Snow
Leopard

Yes

Xsan 2.2.1 with Mac OS X v10.5
Leopard or Mac OS X Server
v10.5 Leopard

No

Xsan 2.2 or earlier

No

Upgrade from an earlier version of Xsan

For information about upgrading your SAN storage to Xsan 2.3 from Xsan 2.2.1—including
precautions to take before upgrading and tips for upgrading with the least impact on
existing storage—see Appendix A, “Upgrade to Xsan 2.3.”

More information

For more information about Xsan, consult these resources:

Xsan website (www.apple.com/xsan/)
Get information about planning for, installing, setting up, and upgrading to Xsan 2.3.

Xsan Support website (www.apple.com/support/xsan/)
Find articles about Xsan from Apple’s support organization.

Apple Discussions website (discussions.apple.com)
Join a discussion group to share questions, knowledge, and advice with other Xsan administrators.

Apple Training and Certification website (training.apple.com)
Find instructor-led and self-paced courses for improving your Xsan administration skills.

Apple Mailing Lists website (www.lists.apple.com)
Subscribe to mailing lists so you can communicate with other Xsan administrators by email.