Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Software Users Guide for Windows (7.6)

4. Specify a license key file or enter the license key by following the
instructions shown in the messages that appear in the window.
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If a license key file was saved in step 2, specify that license key file.
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If a license key file is not being used, specify the license key directly.
5. Specify the installation folder by following the instructions shown in the
messages that appear in the window.
The utility for registering HDLM persistent reservation keys (dlmprsvkey)
will be automatically executed to create a PRSV key. However, creation of
the PRSV key might be unsuccessful if, for example, an NIC does not
exist. If the PRSV key is created with time information only, or if key
creation fails, a dialog box will prompt you to enter the PRSV key.
If this dialog box appears, go to step 6; otherwise, go to step 7.
6. Enter the PRSV key by following the instructions shown in the dialog box.
The PRSV key is required for the HDLM functions to properly operate.
Also, the value of the PRSV key must be unique for each host.
If the KAPL09128-W message appears, you will need to re-enter the
correct PRSV key.
7. Follow the instructions shown in the messages that appear in the window.
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The PRSV key will be registered before the installation finishes. If the
KAPL09131-W message appears, follow the procedure described in
step 9.
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Although a message prompting you to restart the host appears after
the installation has finished, a restart is not necessary.
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In the last installation window, the following message might be
output:
When you manage a host by using Global Link Manager and
Windows firewall is enabled on that host, execute the
firewall_setup command to allow a firewall exception.
If Global Link Manager will not be used to manage HDLM, you do not
need to take any action.
To manage HDLM with Global Link Manager, register Firewall
exceptions. For details, see
Firewall Settings for Managing HDLM by
Using Global Link Manager on page 3-67.
8. Check the results of the installation.
If you have performed an unattended installation, check the installation
results from the command prompt.
9. After the installation finishes, execute the dlmprsvkey utility with the -v
parameter specified.
Execute the following command:
HDLM-installation-folder\bin\dlmprsvkey -v
Make sure that the PRSV key displayed by the dlmprsvkey utility is
unique among all the hosts in the SAN. If the PRSV key is not unique or
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