Software and license requirements for clusters

In order to use clustering, you must have the correct software and licenses.

  1. OS/400 V4R4M0 or later configured with TCP/IP (TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities).
  2. A cluster configuration and management software solution. This can be any of the following:
    • iSeries™ Navigator cluster management
    • A cluster middleware IBM Business Partner solution
    • Your own cluster management application program written using cluster resource services commands and APIs
  3. Start of changeSee the Cluster configuration checklistEnd of change
Important: If you plan to use independent disk pools to take advantage of switchable devices, there are additional requirements. See Plan for independent disk pools for details.
Related concepts
Solutions for configuring and managing clusters
Cluster version