Installation Prerequisites
This page provides comprehensive installation prerequisites for all Superna Dell Cyber solutions. Use the tabs below to find requirements specific to your solution.
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Security
- Smart AirGap
Disaster Recovery Prerequisites
Release Compatibility
Hardware Platform Support
- PowerScale OneFS
- Dell ECS
| Version | DR | DS | AG | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.11.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | New! |
| 9.10.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.9.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.8.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.7.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.6.x | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| 9.5.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.4.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.3.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.2.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Legend:
- DR: Disaster Recovery (This solution)
- DS: Data Security
- AG: AirGap
| Version | DR | DS | AG | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.1.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.8.0.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.7.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.6.x | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
note
Disaster Recovery is not supported on Dell ECS platforms.
Operating System Support
Supported Operating Systems: openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Supported Hypervisors: VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix
Legacy Version Support (2.9 and Earlier)
PowerScale OneFS Legacy Support
| Version | First Supported Superna Release |
|---|---|
| 9.2.x.y | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 9.3.x.y | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 9.4.0.12 | 2.5.10 |
| 9.5.0.1 | 2.5.11 |
| 9.7.x.y | 2.8.3 |
| 9.8.0.0 | 2.9.0 |
DR Edition Feature Release Compatibility
| Source Cluster Release | Target SyncIQ Cluster Release |
|---|---|
| 9.2 | 9.2 |
| 9.3 | 9.3 |
| 9.4 | 9.4 |
| 9.5 | 9.5 |
System Requirements
Virtualization Platforms
- VMware vSphere: Version 6.0 ESX host or higher is required.
- Microsoft Hyper-V: Appliance deployment requires support for the VHDX format.
- Nutanix AHV: Supported for deploying Superna appliances.
VMware vCenter Deployment
vCenter 7 and vCenter 8 are supported.
System Resources
- CPU: 4 x 4 vCPU
- Memory: 24 GB RAM (Memory may need to be upgraded based on scalability requirements. Refer to the scalability table for more information.)
- Disk Space:
- Operating System Partition: 38 GB
- Additional Disk Space: 140 GB
- Total Disk Size in VMware: 178 GB
Network Requirements
- Latency: The latency between the administration PC and the Eyeglass VM GUI must be less than 15 ms (measured by ping).
Authentication and User Management
- Active Directory (AD) Authentication: An AD authentication provider must be available in the system zone for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and SID-to-user resolution API requirements.
Browser Requirements
- Supported Browser: Google Chrome is required. The browser must support WebSockets.
- Unsupported Browsers: Internet Explorer is not supported.
- Cookie Settings: Third-party cookies must not be disabled, as they are required for authentication sessions and file downloads.
Ports Requirements
| Port | Protocol | Source --> Destination | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNS 53 UDP | DNS | Appliance --> DNS server OR Appliance --> GroupNet (DNS configured on all clusters) | Functional DNS is a requirement for multiple validations needed for failover and Failover Readiness |
| TLS 443 | TCP TLS 1.2 | Appliance --> Internet | DR Remote Monitoring or Phone Home remote log upload for support and health checks |
| NTP 123 | UDP | Appliance --> NTP server in your environment | Time sync should use same NTP as the clusters. Always disable VMware host VM time sync option. |
| SMTP 25 | TCP | Appliance --> Mail server in your environment | Email of alarms from Eyeglass to your mail server |
| HTTP 80 | TCP | Appliance --> Open Suse Mirror Repositories | URL to allow security updates: Open Suse Download Security patches come directly from Open Suse and requires the appliance to have access to download the patches and apply on a weekly schedule. |
| HTTPS 8080 | TCP TLS 1.2 | Appliance --> Isilon/PowerScale OneFS cluster | REST API is authenticated using the service account created here. Authentication uses Isilon session authentication method. |
| SSH 22 | AES | Appliance --> Isilon/PowerScale OneFS cluster | SSH access for some CLI commands |
| HTTPS 443 | TCP TLS 1.2 AES - Unsigned certificate | Admin PC browser --> Appliance | Secures client to browser access |
Data Security Prerequisites
Release Compatibility
Hardware Platform Support
- PowerScale OneFS
- Dell ECS
| Version | DR | DS | AG | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.11.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | New! |
| 9.10.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.9.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.8.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.7.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.6.x | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| 9.5.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.4.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.3.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.2.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Legend:
- DR: Disaster Recovery
- DS: Data Security (This solution)
- AG: AirGap
| Version | DR | DS | AG | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.1.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.8.0.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.7.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.6.x | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Operating System Support
Supported Operating Systems: openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Supported Hypervisors: VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix
Legacy Version Support (2.9 and Earlier)
PowerScale OneFS Legacy Support
| Version | First Supported Superna Release |
|---|---|
| 9.2.x.y | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 9.3.x.y | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 9.4.0.12 | 2.5.10 |
| 9.5.0.1 | 2.5.11 |
| 9.7.x.y | 2.8.3 |
| 9.8.0.0 | 2.9.0 |
ECS Legacy Support
| Version | First Supported Superna Release |
|---|---|
| 3.7.x | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 3.8.x | 2.5.11 |
System Requirements
Virtualization Platforms
- VMware vSphere: Version 6.0 ESX host or higher is required.
- Microsoft Hyper-V: Appliance deployment requires support for the VHDX format.
- Nutanix AHV: Supported for deploying Superna appliances.
VMware vCenter Deployment
vCenter 7 and vCenter 8 are supported.
System Resources
- CPU: 4 x 4 vCPU
- Memory: 24 GB RAM (Memory may need to be upgraded based on scalability requirements. Refer to the scalability table for more information.)
- Disk Space:
- Operating System Partition: 38 GB
- Additional Disk Space: 140 GB
- Total Disk Size in VMware: 178 GB
Network Requirements
- Latency: The latency between the administration PC and the Eyeglass VM GUI must be less than 15 ms (measured by ping).
Authentication and User Management
- Active Directory (AD) Authentication: An AD authentication provider must be available in the system zone for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and SID-to-user resolution API requirements.
Browser Requirements
- Supported Browser: Google Chrome is required. The browser must support WebSockets.
- Unsupported Browsers: Internet Explorer is not supported.
- Cookie Settings: Third-party cookies must not be disabled, as they are required for authentication sessions and file downloads.
Data Security Specific Requirements
ECA (Event Collection Agent) Requirements
- Memory Requirements: Minimum 16 GB RAM for basic deployments, up to 84 GB RAM for large-scale environments
- Performance Auditor: Requires a minimum of 32 GB RAM when licensed
- Concurrent Administrators: Add 8 GB RAM for each additional logged-in administrator
Storage Requirements for Event Data
- SQL Database: Additional storage for event data retention
- Event Processing: Adequate I/O capacity for real-time event ingestion
Smart AirGap Prerequisites
Release Compatibility
Hardware Platform Support
- PowerScale OneFS
- Dell ECS
| Version | DR | DS | AG | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.11.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | New! |
| 9.10.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.9.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.8.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.7.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.6.x | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| 9.5.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.4.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.3.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 9.2.x | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Legend:
- DR: Disaster Recovery
- DS: Data Security
- AG: AirGap (This solution)
| Version | DR | DS | AG | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.1.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.8.0.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.7.x | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| 3.6.x | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Operating System Support
Supported Operating Systems: openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Supported Hypervisors: VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix
Legacy Version Support (2.9 and Earlier)
PowerScale OneFS Legacy Support
| Version | First Supported Superna Release |
|---|---|
| 9.2.x.y | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 9.3.x.y | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 9.4.0.12 | 2.5.10 |
| 9.5.0.1 | 2.5.11 |
| 9.7.x.y | 2.8.3 |
| 9.8.0.0 | 2.9.0 |
ECS Legacy Support
| Version | First Supported Superna Release |
|---|---|
| 3.7.x | 2.5.9.x or older |
| 3.8.x | 2.5.11 |
System Requirements
Virtualization Platforms
- VMware vSphere: Version 6.0 ESX host or higher is required.
- Microsoft Hyper-V: Appliance deployment requires support for the VHDX format.
- Nutanix AHV: Supported for deploying Superna appliances.
VMware vCenter Deployment
vCenter 7 and vCenter 8 are supported.
System Resources
- CPU: 4 x 4 vCPU
- Memory: 24 GB RAM (Memory may need to be upgraded based on scalability requirements. Refer to the scalability table for more information.)
- Disk Space:
- Operating System Partition: 38 GB
- Additional Disk Space: 140 GB
- Total Disk Size in VMware: 178 GB
Network Requirements
- Latency: The latency between the administration PC and the Eyeglass VM GUI must be less than 15 ms (measured by ping).
Authentication and User Management
- Active Directory (AD) Authentication: An AD authentication provider must be available in the system zone for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and SID-to-user resolution API requirements.
Browser Requirements
- Supported Browser: Google Chrome is required. The browser must support WebSockets.
- Unsupported Browsers: Internet Explorer is not supported.
- Cookie Settings: Third-party cookies must not be disabled, as they are required for authentication sessions and file downloads.
AirGap-Specific Requirements
Vault Cluster Requirements
- Dedicated Host for Vault Agent VM: A dedicated host server is required within the Vault environment to deploy the Vault Agent VM.
- Hardware Recommendations:
- Dual-socket server with 512 GB RAM.
- 1G and 10G Ethernet interface options.
- 2–4 TB local flash storage.
- Future-proof for additional VMs supporting cybersecurity solutions and Windows desktops.
- Ensure secure OS desktop for recovery operations and Isilon hardware, firmware, and software upgrades.
- Time Zone and Time Sync: Ensure that the time zone and time are correctly set, and ensure the host server is time synced with the Vault Agent.
- VM Time Sync: All VMs need to use the same NTP server, to prevent a time skew that would affect overall functionality.
- Hardware Recommendations:
- Management and AirGap Replication Pool: The Vault PowerScale system must have a Management pool and an AirGap replication pool within the System zone. Nodes must be shared between the pools, but different network interfaces are required for each pool to ensure isolation.
- Network Subnet Segregation: Use a segregated subnet for all Vault environment components to ensure network isolation.
- Network Connectivity for Replication: Establish network connectivity between the replication pool of the Vault PowerScale system and the replication pool of the Source PowerScale system. No password should be required for this communication to ensure successful SyncIQ replication.
- Firewall and Traffic Control: Install a firewall or use a dedicated switch to restrict traffic between the production and the Vault environment.
- Dedicated Switch for Vault Agent VM Connectivity: Connect the Vault Agent VM to the Management pool of the Vault PowerScale system using a dedicated switch.
Production/Source Cluster Requirements
- AirGap Replication Pool: Create a separate AirGap replication pool on the Source PowerScale system within the System zone.
- Dedicated Subnet for AirGap Replication: Assign a dedicated subnet specifically for the AirGap replication pool on the Source PowerScale system.
- Node Availability for High Availability: Use at least two nodes with separate network interfaces for the AirGap replication pool to ensure high availability. Single-node setups are allowed but will introduce a single point of failure for SyncIQ replication.
- Optional Dedicated Nodes for AirGap Replication: You may deploy dedicated nodes specifically for the AirGap replication pools to enhance system isolation and availability.
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For the most current platform compatibility information, refer to the Platform Support page.
Next Steps
After reviewing the prerequisites for your chosen solution, proceed to the respective installation guide:
Disaster Recovery Installation
Complete installation guide for Superna Disaster Recovery solution
Install DR
Data Security Installation
Complete installation guide for Superna Data Security solution
Install DS
Smart AirGap Installation
Complete installation guide for Superna Smart AirGap solution
Install AG