HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager 6.1 User Guide

2 Installing and configuring VCEM
This chapter describes how to install and configure VCEM.
IMPORTANT: This guide assumes that you have previously installed Virtual Connect using the integrated
Virtual Connect Manager, have read the HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide , and
understand its concepts.
Preparing for a VCEM installation
If you have VCEM 1.10 or earlier, you must first upgrade to VCEM 1.20 or later using the HP Insight Software
DVDs to ensure the correct installation, compatibility, and operation of all components. VCEM 6.1 can be
installed as a new application or used to directly update installations of VCEM 1.20, 1.3x, 1.40, and 6.0
.
IMPORTANT: HP recommends that you install and upgrade VCEM using the HP Insight Software DVDs. If
you manually upgrade Systems Insight Manager 6.0 to 6.1, you must also upgrade VCEM to an HP Insight
Software compatible version.
Installation prerequisites
This section describes the hardware and software prerequisites for installing VCEM and related components.
For a full list of Insight Software requirements see the HP Insight Software Support Matrix .
Hardware requirements
The following table lists the Insight Software Insight Control CMS hardware installation requirements.
SpecificationComponent
HP ProLiant BladeSystem c-Class or p-Class server blades, HP
ProLiant ML or DL 300, 500, and 700 G3 or later recommended
to host HP Systems Insight Manager and VCEM.
Servers
At least 4 GB RAM recommended). If you are installing HP Insight
Dynamics software, 6-8 GB is recommended.
Memory
Minimum 1.6 GHz (2 GHz or faster recommended).Processor
At least 10 GB for HP Systems Insight Manager, VCEM, and
database storage. Additional space is needed for storing more
comprehensive Insight Software configurations that include server
deployment and other Insight Software plug-ins.
Disk space
New Technology File System (NTFS)File structure
Local or mapped DVD drive required for software installationDVD
Software requirements
The following table lists operating systems and related components that are required to install and operate
VCEM v6.1.
SpecificationComponent
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise
Editions SP2 (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard and Enterprise
Editions SP2 (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard and Enterprise
Editions SP2 (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard and Enterprise
Edition SP2 (x64)
Operating Systems
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