Attachment requirements for Apple hosts

Before you attach Lenovo Storage V series to an Apple host system that runs Mac OS X v10.5.x, you must be familiar with the requirements of the host.

The requirements for attaching the Lenovo Storage V series to an Apple host system that runs Mac OS X v10.5.x follow:
  • Check the LUN limitations for your host system. Ensure that enough Fibre Channel adapters are installed in the server to handle the total LUNs that you want to attach.
  • Ensure that you have the documentation for your host system and that you have access to the Installing section in this product information. All Lenovo Storage V series system publications are available from the following websites:
  • Ensure that you installed the correct operating system level and any updates.
  • Review device driver installation documents and configuration utility documents for extra patches that you might need.
  • Ensure that the host type, Target Port Group Support (TPGS), is enabled if you are using an ATTO Technology 8-Gbps HBA.