Apple Xsan 2 Migration Guide

This manual describes how to migrate an existing Mac OS X Tiger system to Apple Xsan 2. This manual is for Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.6 or later.

Brand: Apple
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 11
File format: PDF
File size: 288 KB
Published: 05 June, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: Xsan 2
MD5 checksum: 15D4FFB87A8CDD3C8128468E95D35868
PDF: Apple Xsan 2 Migration Guide PDF

About this manual

This document provides instructions for upgrading an existing Xsan 1.4 storage area network (SAN) to version Xsan 2.1 running on Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard. The guide covers prerequisites, compatibility checks, and a step-by-step procedure for updating SAN computers and volumes.

What's inside

Before You Begin
Volume Availability During Upgrade
Version Compatibility
Upgrading from Xsan 1.4 to Xsan 2.1
Step 1: Back up your SAN volumes
Step 2: Unmount and stop volumes
Step 3: Verify volume integrity
Step 5: Upgrade SAN computers to Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

Frequently asked questions

Can I upgrade from Xsan 2 to Xsan 2.1 without interrupting volume availability?

Yes, you can update Xsan 2 to Xsan 2.1 without interrupting volume availability.

What is the minimum Mac OS X version required for Xsan 2?

Xsan 2 runs only on computers with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard.

Is it recommended to update SAN computers before installing Xsan 2.1?

Yes, it is highly recommended that you update all SAN computers to Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later before you install Xsan 2.1.

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