EMC P/N 300-002-803 manual Preface

Preface

As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of its product line, EMC from time to time releases revisions of its hardware and software. Therefore, some functions described in this document may not be supported by all revisions of the software or hardware currently in use.

For the most up-to-date information on product features, refer to your product release notes.

If a product does not function properly or does not function as described in this document, please contact your EMC representative.

This guide describes the features and setup procedures for Linux hosts with QLogic host bus adapters (HBAs) and converged network adapters (CNAs) to EMC Symmetrix, EMC VNX series, and EMC CLARiiON storage systems.

Audience This guide is intended for use by storage administrators, system programmers, or operators who are involved in acquiring, managing, or operating Symmetrix, VNX series, or CLARiiON, and host devices.

Readers of this guide are expected to be familiar with the following topics:

◆Symmetrix, VNX series, and CLARiiON system operation

◆Linux operating environment

◆QLogic adapters and drivers

EMC Support Matrix For the most up-to-date information, always consult the EMC Support Matrix (ESM), available through E-Lab Interoperability Navigator (ELN) at: http://elabnavigator.EMC.com, under the PDFs and Guides tab.

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