The IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
In this recipe, we will learn how to use the IBM SSIC and check the interoperability information.
Getting ready
The IBM SSIC is a Web-based system, which is used to provide interoperability information and supported hardware and software configurations that have been tested and validated by IBM.
How to do it…
In this recipe, we will learn how to check the compatibility with Cisco UCS B-Series, IBM Storwize v7000, and VMware ESXi 5.5 U2 with the IBM SSIC. The following table is an example of a Cisco UCS component for compatibility checking.
The IBM Storage Array, Cisco UCS, and VMware Interoperability information are as follows:
|
IBM Components |
Detail |
|---|---|
|
Storage Family |
IBM System Storage Midrange Disk |
|
Storage Model |
Storwize V7000 |
|
Host Platform |
Cisco UCS |
|
Server Model |
Cisco B-Series UCS Servers (Blade) |
|
Operating System |
VMware vSphere/ESXi 5.5 U2 |
|
Adapter (HBA, CAN, etc) |
Cisco UCS VIC 1340 |
|
SAN or Networking |
Brocade 300 |
|
Switch Module | ... |
