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Installation Requirements and Procedures
Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM Hitachi Storage Navigator User’s Guide
System Requirements
The USP V/VM Storage Navigator Java application program is downloaded from
the SVP to the Storage Navigator computer. The application runs on the Web
browser of the Storage Navigator computer, and communicates with the
attached USP V/VM storage systems via the TCP/IP network.
The USP V/VM Storage Navigator software requires the following:
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USP V/VM storage system(s).
Storage Navigator can be attached to multiple storage systems of the same
type (such as, USP V).
To connect to more than one storage system, you must log in to the SVP
for each of the desired storage systems, and use individual Java application
programs on separate Web browser windows.
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Storage Navigator computer(s).
For the requirements for the Storage Navigator computers, see
Requirements for Windows for the Windows
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operating systems and see
Requirements for UNIX for the UNIX
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operating systems.
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A Web browser is required on the Storage Navigator computer.
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Up to 32 Storage Navigator users can concurrently access the same
storage system.
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LAN cable and connection:
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Thinnet coaxial cable. For twisted-pair connections, contact the Hitachi
Data Systems Support Center for assistance.
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The total length of the LAN cables must not be greater than 185 meters
(607 feet).
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License keys for Storage Navigator and other program products.