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Vscan server installation and configuration

You must set up one or more Vscan servers to ensure that files on your system are scanned for viruses. Follow the instructions provided by your vendor to install and configure the antivirus software on the server. Follow the instructions in the readme file provided by Lenovo to install and configure the ONTAP Antivirus Connector.

Note
For disaster recovery and MetroCluster configurations, you must set up separate Vscan servers for the local and partner clusters.

Antivirus software requirements​

  • For information about antivirus software requirements, see the vendor documentation.

  • For information about the vendors, software, and versions supported by Vscan, see Lenovo Storage Interoperation Center (LSIC).

    https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/lsic

ONTAP Antivirus Connector requirements​

  • You can download the ONTAP Antivirus Connector from the Software Download page on the Lenovo Data Center Support site. Lenovo Downloads: Software

  • The ONTAP Antivirus Connector can be installed on the following Windows platforms only:

    • Windows 2008

    • Windows 2008 R2

    • Windows 2012

    • Windows 2012 R2

    Note
    You can install different versions of Windows servers for different Vscan servers in a cluster.

  • NET 3.0 or later must be installed on the Windows server.

  • SMB 2.0 must be enabled on the Windows server.