Software requirements
If installing the AIX operating system (one of these):
•AIX Version 7.1, or later
•AIX Version 6.1 with the
•AIX Version 5.3 with the
•AIX Version 5.3 with the
•AIX Version 5.3 with the
Note: VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2, or later.
If installing the IBM i operating system:
•IBM i 6.1 with i 6.1.1 machine code, or later
•IBM i 7.1, or later
If installing the Linux operating system (one of these):
•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1 for the Power 710 and Power 730 Express Servers, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Novell to enable all planned functionality.
•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 3 for the Power 710 and Power 730 Express Servers, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Novell to enable all planned functionality.
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5.5 for POWER, or later.
Users should also update their systems with the latest Linux for Power service and productivity tools available at
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/home.html
If installing VIOS:
•VIOS 2.2. or later
If installing IBM Systems Director:
•IBM Systems Director Editions for Power Servers 6.2.0.1, or later.
Java 1.4.2 on POWER7
There are unique considerations when running Java 1.4.2 on POWER7. For best exploitation of the outstanding performance capabilities and most recent improvements of POWER7, IBM recommends upgrading
For more information, visit
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/aix/service.html
Refer to the IBM Prerequisite Web site for software requirements for each feature number
Limitations
System
•Integrated system ports are not supported under AIX or Linux when the HMC ports are connected to an HMC. Either the HMC ports or the integrated system
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