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August 2nd, 2017 13:00

Isilon Gen6 Prerequisite

Hi,

I am looking for which prerequisite a Gen6 node request to be added to a Gen5 cluster.

Do you know whether a specific node firmware is requested?

BR

  • VALERIO_G

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    Posted August 2nd, 2017 14:00

    Check this most updated Guide https://support.emc.com/docu44518_Isilon_Supportability_and_Compatibility_Guide.pdf?language=en_US

    it seems that in my case 9.3.5 is fine:

    Note
    Only update firmware with Node Firmware Package 10.0.1 if your cluster contains
    Generation 6 hardware or Gen 5 with 40G Ethernet cards. If your cluster does not
    contain Generation 6 hardware or Gen 5 with 40G Ethernet cards, update your
    firmware with Node Firmware Package 9.3.5.

    Thanks for your help

  • VALERIO_G

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    Posted August 2nd, 2017 14:00

    Thanks sjones5

    So if I need to add a Gen6 node to a Gen5 cluster already in production, this cluster must run OneFS 8.1 and fw 10.0.1?

  • sjones51

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    Posted August 2nd, 2017 14:00

    Hi valerio,

    You will need the latest node firmware package which as of this post is 10.0.1. Here are the release notes: https://support.emc.com/docu69984

    You can find more information about compatibility here:

    https://support.emc.com/docu44518