Oracle recommends that you install FSPM on the host or hosts as part of the process of initially connecting a host or hosts to the Oracle FS System through the SAN and assigning storage to the host. The sequence of steps in this document assumes that there are no configuration entries in the Oracle FS System Manager for a SAN host. If there are host configuration entries, these entries must be deleted as described in this document before you install FSPM.
To ensure a successful installation of FSPM, perform the following tasks:
- Read the Oracle FS Path Manager Release Notes to verify which version of Pillar Axiom or Oracle FS System software is required for FSPM.
- Ensure that the required operating system patches and updates are installed. Review the Oracle FS Path Manager Release Notes for further information.
- If you are using Fibre Channel (FC) or FC over Ethernet (FCoE) connections, verify that your FC SAN components and HBAs are supported by FSPM and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- If you are using iSCSI connections, verify that your iSCSI configurations are supported by the FSPM and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Follow the installation process in order as described in this section. It is important to follow the process as you cannot perform these tasks out of order. For example, before installing FSPM, it is important to verify port access and pre-configure SAN host for Oracle FS System. Installing FSPM first and then performing these other tasks out of sequence will cause installation problems.