Before you install the BRMS plug-in to iSeries™ Navigator, you should ensure that your iSeries and the client meet the necessary requirements.
Requirements for your iSeries server
i5/OS™ Version
5 Release 4 (5722-SS1) or later
- Backup, Recovery and Media Services (5722-BR1 *BASE)
- Media and Storage Extensions (5722-SS1 Option 18)
- IBM® iSeries Access for Windows® (5722-XE1) and iSeries Navigator
Optional installable features for BRMS
In addition to the iSeries requirement, you can also decide to install optional features of BRMS that provide additional function. You can purchase these features separately.
- BRMS -- Network feature (5722-BR1 Option 1)
- BRMS -- Advanced feature (5722-BR1 Option 2)
- Tivoli® Storage
Manager APIs (5733-197 *BASE) Note: This option is required if you plan to use TSM servers.
Requirements for your PC
- Processor: 850 mHz, minimum
- Memory: 512 MB is recommended for all platforms
- Display: 800 x 600 resolution, minimum. If you have trouble reading the fonts on some panels, try using a screen resolution of 1024x768 or better.
- Operating system: Microsoft® Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 with Microsoft Service Pack 5 or later, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and later
- IBM iSeries Access for Windows with iSeries Navigator installed