Windows odx support, Alua support on supported host operating system, Supported device mapper software – Dell PowerVault MD3820f User Manual
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NOTE:
Core editions of Windows server can only manage storage arrays via the SMcli
client.
Windows ODX Support
The MD34XX/38XX Series Storage Arrays support Windows ODX for Windows Server 2012 or
later.
ALUA Support on Supported Host Operating System
The following operating systems supported by your MD Series storage arrays support ALUA
natively. No configuration steps are required to enable ALUA on these operating systems.
·
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 and newer.
·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 and newer.
·
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.2 with Service Pack 2 and newer.
VMWare ESXi is not natively configured to support ALUA on the MD Series storage arrays. To
enable ALUA you must manually configure it. Configuration details are provided in the MD
Series Administrator’s documents found on support.dell.com.
Supported Device Mapper Software
Table 19. Supported Device Mapper Software
Operating System
Component
Supported Version
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.3
Native
Native
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.2
Native
Native
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Native
Native
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5
Native
Native
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4
Native
Native
Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters
Please go to support.dell.com to download the latest supported version of the 12Gbps SAS
HBA firmware and drivers for your specific server hardware platform.
Table 20. Supported 12Gbps SAS HBA’s
Vendor
Model
Dell P/N
LSI
9300-8e
156NC
J91FN
NOTE: The LSI 9300-8e HBA is compatible with all Dell 11
th
, 12
th
, and 13
th
generation PowerEdge