3PAR Host Explorer User’s Guide

3.1 Overview

This chapter describes how to install, verify, and deinstall the 3PAR Host Explorer agent on the following platforms:

■Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008, 32 bit and 64 bit

■Red Hat Linux systems running RHEL4 Update 6 or later and RHEL5

■Sparc systems running Solaris 10

NOTE: For information about supported platforms, refer to the InForm OS

Configuration Matrix available from 3PAR’s Document Control System.

NOTE: In order for the InServ Storage Server to dynamically discover host devices, you must follow specific configuration instructions for the host operating system and HBA. See the 3PAR Implementation Guides for recommended practices and detailed configuration information about using your specific host devices with the InServ Storage Server.

NOTE: Each host connected to the InServ Storage Server must use a host persona with the SCSI Enclosure Services LUN (SESLun) enabled, or the Host Explorer agent cannot communicate with the InServ Storage Server. If you upgraded to 3PAR InForm Operating System version 2.3.1 from a previous release, you must convert your legacy personas to new host personas. For information about configuring host personas, see the 3PAR InForm OS CLI Administrator’s Manual or the 3PAR InForm OS Management Console Online Help.

3.2 Installation and Verification

This section describes how to install and verify installation of a 3PAR Host Explorer agent. You must have the 3PAR Host Explorer CD, part number 780-200053 to install the 3PAR Host Explorer.

3.2 Overview