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Sun Storage[TM]2540-M2 Multipath Software Compatibility Matrix
| Related Items |
- Sun Storage 2540-M2 Array
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| Related Categories |
- PLA-Support>Sun Systems>DISK>Arrays>SN-DK: ST25xx
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In this Document
Applies to:
Sun Storage 2540-M2 Array - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Goal
This article documents various multipath/failover software and their compatibility with Sun Storage 2540-M2 arrays.
Solution
Please check the rightmost column "Whom To Contact". If you know or suspect your problem is related to a specific component, please be sure to engage the appropriate support center to START troubleshooting.
| OS |
Multipath Software |
Minimum Version |
Latest Version |
Minimum Firmware Support |
Latest Firmware Support |
Download Location(latest) |
Host Type Setting* |
Install/Config Guide |
Notes |
Whom To Contact |
| Solaris 10 |
MPxIO |
Update 5 |
Latest Kernel Patch |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
Distributed via kernel update |
Solaris with MPxIO |
|
Internal Only:
See SAN/Switch page.Consider using SFKCHECK against explorer.
|
Oracle |
| Solaris 11 |
MPxIO-TPGS(ALUA) |
11/11 |
Latest Kernel Patch |
07.84.44.10 |
Current |
Distributed via kernel update |
Solaris 11 ALUA |
Solaris 11 SAN Multipathing admin |
Internal Only:
See SAN/Switch page.Consider using SFKCHECK against explorer.
|
Oracle |
| Solaris with DMP |
Symantec Veritas Dynamic Multi-Pathhing(DMP) |
5.0 |
6.0 |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
ASL |
Solaris with MPxIO |
Symantec Documentation |
Refer associated ASL "technote" for install/configure details. |
Symantec |
| Windows 2003 SP2, R2 Non-Clustered |
MPIO |
01.03.0302.0504 |
01.03.0302.0609 |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
MyOracleSupport |
Windows 2000/2003 Non Clustered |
Install/Configure Guide |
ALUA feature Supported on Windows 2003 onwards. |
Microsoft**
|
| Windows 2003/2008 MSCS Cluster |
MPIO |
01.03.0302.0504 |
01.03.0302.0609 |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
MyOracleSupport |
Windows 2000/20003 Clustered |
Install/Configure Guide |
|
Microsoft ** |
| Windows 2008 R2(64-bit only) |
MPIO |
01.03.0302.0504 |
01.03.0302.0609 |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
MyOracleSupport |
Windows Server 2003 |
Install/Configure Guide |
|
Microsoft ** |
| Windows 2008 R2/SP1(64-bit only) |
MPIO |
01.03.0302.0504 |
01.03.0302.0609 |
07.80.xx |
Current |
MyOracleSupport |
Windows Server 2003 |
Install/Configure Guide |
|
Microsoft ** |
| Windows 2012 |
MPIO |
01.03.1302.0713 |
01.03.1302.0713 |
07.84.44.10 |
Current |
MyOracleSupport |
Windows Server 2000/Server 2003 Clustered or Non-Clustered |
Install/Configure Guide |
|
Microsoft ** |
| RHEL(OEL) 5.5,5.6,5.7,5.8,6.x |
RDAC/MPP |
09.03.0C02.0453 |
09.03.0C02.0642 |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
MyOracleSupport |
Linux |
Guide |
Oracle Linux(5.3 and above) with the Red Hat compatible kernel is available for all hardware systems considered certified or compatible for the corresponding release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. |
Oracle |
| RHEL(OEL) 6.0,6.1,6.2,6.3 |
DMMP(6.1 onwards ALUA is supported) |
Kernel Default |
Latest |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
Part of RHEL OS |
Linux(non-ALUA)/ Unbreakable Linux ALUA(ALUA support) |
RHEL Documentation
OracleLinux Documentaion
|
ALUA is supported on 07.84.xx onwards.
RHEL 6.1 require patch - 16004972 - to enable ALUA.
|
Oracle |
| SLES 10.3,10.4,11.x |
RDAC/MPP |
09.03.0C02.0453 |
09.03.0C02.0642 |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
MyOracleSupport |
Linux |
Guide |
|
Oracle |
| SLES 11 SP1/SP2 |
DMMP |
kernel-default-2.6.27.29-0.1.1 |
Latest |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
Part of SUSE OS |
Linux(non-ALUA)/ Unbreakable Linux ALUA(ALUA support) |
Install/Config Guide |
ALUA is supported on 07.84.xx onwards.
SLES 11 SP1 require patch - 16004972 - to enable ALUA.
|
Oracle |
|
OEL-UEK 5.6,5.7,5.8,6.x
OEL-UEK 5.9 (07.84.xx onwards only)
|
DMMP(ALUA support on 6.2 onwards) |
kernel-uek-2.6.32(UEK-R1) |
Latest |
07.80.xx.xx |
Current |
Part of OS |
Unbreakable Linux/ Unbreakable Linux ALUA |
OracleLinux Documentaion |
ALUA is supported on 07.84.xx onwards.
Refer "DM Multipath Guide" for DMMP Install/Configure details.
|
Oracle |
| Oracle VM 2.2.2 |
RDAC |
09.03.0C02.0331 |
09.03.0C02.0331 |
07.77.13.11 |
Current |
Part of Oracle VM |
Linux |
|
|
Oracle |
| Oracle VM 3, 3.1.1 |
DMMP |
0.4.9-23.100.24 |
Latest |
07.80.xx.xx |
Current |
Part of Oracle VM |
Linux |
|
|
Oracle |
| VMWARE 3.5U5 - 5.1 |
OS native multipathing(ALUA Support 4.1 U1 onwards) |
Part of OS |
Latest |
07.80.xx.xx |
Current |
Part of VMWARE OS |
VMWARE / VMWARE ALUA |
Refer latest array release notes for Instal/Configure details. |
ALUA is supported on 07.84.xx onwards.
"VMW_SATP_ALUA" plugin required to support ALUA.
Need to edit Claim rules for 4.1 U1 and U2 to enable ALUA. For details refer upgrade procedure.
|
Oracle |
*For more details on "Host type" settings, refer to
Document 1003750.1 How to choose an Initiator Host Type for Sun Storage[TM] 6000 and Sun StorageTek[TM] 2500 Arrays .
** - Only DSM(Device Specific Module) related issues are handled by Oracle. For MPIO framework related issues contact Microsoft.
For any queries related to Symantec/Veritas Compatibility with array H/W, refer
Symantec HCL. For queries related to Platform/Software compatibility, refer "
Compatibility Lists" under
Symantec Documentation.
Explanation of Windows MPIO Builds
WS32 = All 32-bit processors
WS64 = Intel Itanium 64-bit processors only
WSX64 = Intel XEON 64-bit /AMD 64-bit (Opteron) processors
WS8X64 = Windows 2012/Intel XEON 64-bit /AMD 64-bit (Opteron) processors
Explanation of Linux RDAC builds
Linux 2.4 Based Kernels - RHEL3 (x9.0x.A2.xx builds) (not supported with 07.xx firmware)
Linux 2.6 Based Kernels - RHEL4, SLES9, SLES10 (09.xx.B2.xx builds) )(09.xx.xB02.xxxx)
Linux 2.6.16.16 Based Kernels - SLES10 SP1 and above (09.xx.C2.xx builds)(09.xx.xC02.xxxx)
Linux 2.6.18 Based Kernels - RHEL5 and above (09.xx.C2.xx builds) )(09.xx.xC02.xxxx)
Internal Only:
If your troubleshooting has isolated a component that you do not support, please use the following table to ensure the SR is routed to the proper group.
| Multipath S/W | Whom To Contact |
|---|
| MPXIO |
Storage Drivers - SN-DK :MPXIO or SN-DK:Storage Drivers |
| RDAC/MPP/SUNDAC Plugin** |
Storage Midvol - SN-DK:<Array PLA> |
| Veritas DMP |
Symantec* |
| Cambex DPF |
Storage Midvol - SN-DK:<Array PLA> |
| DMMP |
Respective Linux OS vendor |
| MPIO |
Storage Midvol - Only DSM related issues handled by MIDVOL. MPIO framework related issues to be directed to Microsoft. |
| VMWARE NMP |
VMWARE |
| DMMP on Oracle Linux with UE Kernel |
Oracle Linux |
* - All Oracle support for Symantec's Veritas Volume Manager will end in December 2012.
** - To download older version of RDAC other than listed in the matrix use
USR_Archive (Internal only)
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