Understanding the Nytro XD Solution : First-Time Configuration and Prerequisites

First-Time Configuration and Prerequisites

On a system where the Nytro XD solution is installed, the first-time configuration of the Nytro XD solution must be performed before the virtual drives (VDs) can be managed by the Nytro XD solution.

To perform the first-time configuration, these are the prerequisites:

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Nytro XD solution-capable cache device must be present in your system.

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Nytro XD solution license must be enabled on at least one of the cache devices.

The first-time configuration can be performed using the following management software:MegaRAID Storage Manager: Managing the Nytro XD Solution on MegaRAID Storage Manager.StorCLI: Managing the Nytro XD Solution on Windows Using StorCLI.MegaCLI: Managing the Nytro XD Solution on Windows Using MegaCLI.After first-time configuration, you can perform all of the operations described in Using the Nytro XD Solution Device Node.