You will install the xSAN software on all of the systems that will be running as Metadata Controllers and on all of the client computers. To install the xSAN software:
- Run the Install Xsan.mpkg file from the Xsan Install Disc.
- Read the Welcome to the Xsan Installer screen and click Continue.
- Read the Important Information and click Continue.
- Read the Software License Agreement and click Continue.
- Agree to the Software License Agreement by clicking on the Agree button.
- Select the volume for the Xsan software to be installed on.
- Once your Destination has been selected, click Continue (see Figure 2.x).
Figure 2.x Select a Destination
- If you would like to only install the Xsan software and not the Xsan admin program to manage the xSan then click on Customize and uncheck the box for that package (see Figure 2.x).
Figure 2.x Custom Installation
- Whether you are installing both the Xsan software and the Xsan Admin software click Install when you are ready to install.
- Run Software Update and update each system running the xSAN software to the latest version before going on to configure the xSAN.