System Requirements
To use LAN-free data movement, configure the following components at the latest
available software levels.
v Your SAN configuration must meet the applicable hardware and software
requirements (see www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/
support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html).
v TCP/IP is required for communication among the Tivoli Storage Manager server,
the client, and the storage agent.
v An IBM Tivoli Storage Manager server that has a license for LAN-free
operations (Version 5.4 or later). To ensure compatibility between the server and
the storage agent, check the Tivoli Web site at www.ibm.com/software/
sysmgmt/products/
support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html for maintenance level requirements and
download the latest Fix Pack Level. The Tivoli Storage Manager servers for the
z/OS, OS/390, AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Sun Solaris, and Windows operating systems
support LAN-free data movement. Note that the Tivoli Storage Manager server
supports storage agents at the same version, release, and modification level, plus
up to two modification levels earlier. Suppose in the future IBM released Version
5.4.3 of the Tivoli Storage Manager server. It would support storage agents at the
Version 5.4.3, Version 5.4.2, and Version 5.4.1 levels. Note that this Tivoli Storage
Manager Version 5.4.3 server example is an example only and is neither a
promise nor guarantee that such a version will be released. This compatibility is
subject to change at IBM’s discretion. Review the readme for a given server level
for the latest information related to compatibility. Tivoli Storage Manager
Version 5.4.0 servers will also support Version 5.3.4 and Version 5.3.5 storage
agents.
v In order for storage agents to access volumes from a storage pool that utilizes
3592 generation 2 drive encryption, both the storage agent and its server must
be at a level that supports drive encryption (Version 5.3.4.0 or higher).
v A Tivoli Storage Manager client or a Tivoli Storage Manager data protection
application client. Client software must be installed on a client system (check
www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/
support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html for the clients that are currently
supporting LAN-free data movement). File library sharing support requires that
the storage agent be at the 5.4 level.
v When using the Tivoli Storage Manager application programming interface (API)
or the application client, the API software must be at version 5.2 or higher. You
can obtain the API by downloading the latest version of the backup-archive
client for AIX from the Web site at www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/
support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html.
v If you are sharing disk storage, Tivoli SANergy or IBM TotalStorage SAN File
System must be installed. Tivoli SANergy version 3.2.13 is included with the
storage agent media. Note that the use of the Tivoli SANergy components
included with the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Storage Area Networks
product is limited to use to enable LAN-free backup and restore to disk in
conjunction with your licensed use of the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for
Storage Area Networks product. For current information about supported
file-sharing software, see www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/
support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html.
Note: If you are sharing only tape devices, file-sharing software is not required.
12 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for SAN for AIX: Storage Agent User’s Guide
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