NEC PathManager

Chapter 2 Installing NEC Storage PathManager

After installing NE C Storage PathManager and before starting its operation, make sure to read

"Chapter 4 Operating NEC Storage PathManager" and check operation status and make setting s.

.2.1 B

Before setup

2.2

Read the following notes before starting the setup of NEC Storage PathManager.

/1/ Make sure to use HotFix (Q323289_W2K_SP4_X86_EN.exe) on the Setup CD when working

in a Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 environment. HotFix solves the Windows 2000 memory

leak problem that would affect NEC Storage PathManager. HotFix is for use only in a

Service Pack 3 environment. Never use HotFix in any other environments. This HotFix is

included in Service Pack 4.

/2/ Do not connect the server and NEC Storage via multiple paths until setup of NEC Storage

PathManager is complete. Turning on the server while multiple paths connect the server and NEC

Storage may result in fatal damage to file systems.

/3/ Follow the HBA setup procedure manual to set up the FibreChannel driver.

/4/ Set the cross call of NEC Storage to "On." For settings of the cross call, refer to the NEC Storage

manual.

/5/ If "Alert Manager Main Service" is active, temporarily stop the service and then set up NEC

Storage PathManager in order to ensure successful registration of liaison functions.

/6/ When using EXPRESSCLUSTER (CLUSTERPRO) or MSCS, make sure to set up NEC Storage

PathManager first and then EXPRESSCLUSTER (CLUSTERPRO) or MSCS.

/7/ When upgrading NEC Storage PathManager in an environment using EXPRESSCLUSTER

(CLUSTERPRO) or MSCS, the upgrade must be conducted at one node at a time. If a group is i n

operation at the node where upgrading will be conducted, move the group beforehand to any other

node. Move the group back to the original node after completing the upgrade. Refer to manuals

of respective products for how to move groups.

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Installation

2.2

Use the Setup CD and follow the procedures below to install NEC Storage PathManager.

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