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Requirements for installing Unified Manager

Before you can install Unified Manager for DM Series you must ensure that the server on which you plan to install Unified Manager meets specific software, hardware, CPU, and memory requirements.

Note that Lenovo does not support any modification of the Unified Manager application code. If you need to apply any security measures to the Unified Manager server, you must make those changes to the operating system on which Unified Manager is installed.

  • Virtual infrastructure and hardware system requirements
    Depending on whether you are installing Unified Manager on virtual infrastructure or on a physical system, it must meet minimum requirements for memory, CPU, and disk space.
  • Windows software and installation requirements
    For the successful installation of Unified Manager on Windows, you must ensure that the system on which Unified Manager is being installed meets the software requirements.
  • Supported browsers
    To access the Unified Manager UI, you must use a supported browser.
  • Protocol and port requirements
    Using a browser, API client, or SSH, the required ports must be accessible to the Unified Manager UI and APIs. The required ports and protocols enable communication between the Unified Manager server and the managed storage systems, servers, and other components.
  • Completing the worksheet
    Before you install and configure Unified Manager, you should have specific information about your environment readily available. You can record the information in the worksheet.
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