2.4.1 Before You Start

Before starting the installation, read through the notes listed below.

1. TCP/IP must be installed and running with a valid IP address assigned to each primary and secondary agent station, even if RAIDWatch Manager is being used on the local host.

2. Your system display must be running in 256 color mode or some configuration items will not be visible.

3. Your RAID controller must either be defined as a peripheral device or logical drives mapped to host LUNs, otherwise RAIDWatch will be unable to locate the controller.

4. Be certain that your system meets the minimum hardware and software requirements listed in the System Requirements section.

5. Check to be certain that the RAID disk arrays and controllers are installed properly. For the installation procedure, see the documentation that came with the controller.

6. Follow the directions provided in the Platform Requirements section to prepare for installation and operation under different OS environments.


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