HP 8/20q HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager 2.10 release notes (569 - Page 3

Description The HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager (SSCM) is a GUI-based management application for basic management of Storage Area Network (SAN) components, such as Host Bus Adapters (HBAs), switches, and storage arrays. For managing storage arrays, the SSCM uses Microsoft's Virtual Disk Service (VDS). SSCM provides simplified storage management for VDS-compliant storage devices in a single, integrated, wizard-based user interface. Products and devices supported SSCM supports the following products and devices: • HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch • HP StorageWorks EVA4x00/6x00/8x00 with XCS 6.110 or later • HP StorageWorks EVA4400 • HP StorageWorks MSA1x00 with V7.00 or later firmware • HP StorageWorks MSA2000fc Operating system The Simple SAN Connection Manager supports Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system with Service Pack 2. Supported client operating systems include the following: • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP2 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9 and 10 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5 • VMware ESX 3.5 • HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 Prerequisites This section specifies requirements for the use of the Simple SAN Connection Manager. System requirements Ensure that the server running your management software (management station) meets the following minimum requirements (for supporting the software, including SSCM and other HP software): • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system with Service Pack 2 • 512 MB of memory • 200 MB of disk space • One 2.0-GHz processor • One CD-ROM drive; one Ethernet port HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager 2.10 release notes 3