HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator Deployment Guide (November 2005)

8 INTRODUCTION
Hardware and Software Dependencies
The following table summarizes the hardware and software requirements for
the HP EFS WAN Accelerator.
Ethernet Network Compatibility
The HP EFS WAN Accelerator supports the following types of Ethernet
networks:
 Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3u 100 BaseTX)
 Gigabit Ethernet over Copper or Fiber (IEEE 802.3ab 1000 Base-T)
The primary port in the HP EFS WAN Accelerator is 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-
sensing.
In-path HP EFS WAN Accelerator appliance ports are Fast Ethernet, auto-
sensing or Gigabit Ethernet (depending on your order).
The HP EFS WAN Accelerator with a Gigabit Ethernet card supports Jumbo
Frames on in-path and primary ports.
The HP EFS WAN Accelerator supports VLAN 802.1q. It does not support the
Cisco InterSwitch Link (ISL) protocol.
Antivirus Compatibility
The HP EFS WAN Accelerator has been tested with the following antivirus
software with no impact on performance:
 Network Associates (McAfee) VirusScan 7.0.0 Enterprise on the server
 Network Associates (McAfee) VirusScan 7.1.0 Enterprise on the server
 Network Associates (McAfee) VirusScan 7.1.0 Enterprise on the client
 Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.1 on the server
HP Component Hardware and Software Requirements
HP EFS WAN Accelerator • 19 inch (483 mm) two or four-post rack.
HP EFS WAN Accelerator
Management Console, HP EFS
WAN Accelerator Manager
• Any computer that supports a web browser
with a color image display.
• The Management Console has been tested
with Mozilla, version 2.0 and Microsoft
Internet Explorer version 6.0x.
NOTE: Javascript and cookies must be enabled
in your web browser.