Supported platforms for VirusScan Enterprise for Storage
Technical Articles ID:
KB74863
Last Modified: 12/7/2021
Environment
VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8
VirusScan Enterprise for Storage (VSES) 1.3.x, 1.2.x (add-on module for VSE 8.8 Patch 7 and later)
Summary
VSES
VSES expands VSE capabilities by providing remote scanning of NetApp filers and internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP) storage appliances. You can configure it from the VSE Console or use ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) to centrally manage and enforce policies. You can then use queries and dashboards to track activity and detections.
NOTES:
Most of the following information is available in the relevant product installation guides and readme.txt files. Because Microsoft releases new operating systems or service packs regularly, the original product and installation guides are unlikely to reflect the most recent support policy.
This article contains the latest information. Some of this information is available through linked Product Management statements, which are also published in the Knowledge Base.
Operating system service packs are synchronized and supported via the manufacturer.
McAfee Enterprise updates the supportability information for each new Microsoft Windows operating system. This update occurs after the Microsoft operating system is released to manufacturing, and within 30 days of the operating system release.
Recent updates to this article:
Date
Update
December 6, 2021
Added the "VSES End of Life" section.
September 16, 2021
Updated VSES 1.3.x and 1.2.x end-of-life dates from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
July 27, 2021
Added a link to the release notes for VSES 1.3.0 Extension Repost (GA) July 21, 2021.
July 23, 2021
Added VSES 1.3.0.149 Extension Repost (GA), July 21, 2021
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IMPORTANT: VSES 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 arecompatible with products that install SysCore 15.4.0.811 or later, which includes:
VSE 8.8 Patch 7 and later.
Host Intrusion Prevention 8.0 Patch 7 and later.
McAfee Agent 5.0.2.333 and later - prior versions of McAfee Agent 5.x aren’t compatible.
VSES Extension version 1.2.0.120 was released independently to support ePO 5.9 and is available on the Product Downloads site using a valid Grant Number.
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RTS = Released to Support. RTS packages can be obtained by contacting Technical Support.
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This Hotfix is a cumulative fix and a replacement for HF1270862.
The following table lists the products supported for use on Windows workstation and server operating systems. Only the most current versions are included because most customers upgrade to the latest service packs shortly after they’re released.
NOTES:
All VSES versions support Data ONTAP in 7-mode.
All VSES versions support ICAP AV Scanner.
Microsoft Operating System
Supported
Service
Pack
VSES
1.3.0
VSES
1.2.0
Windows Server 2019
Standard, Datacenter
-
Yes
No
Windows Server 2016
Standard, Datacenter
-
Yes
No
Windows Server 2012 Release 2
-
Yes
Yes
Windows Server 2012
-
Yes
Yes
Windows Server 2008 Release 2
Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter editions, and Server Core
1, 2
Yes
Yes
Windows Server 2008
Support for Server Core
1, 2
Yes
Yes
Windows Server 2003 Release 2 1
Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter editions
2
Yes
Yes
Windows Server 2003 1
2
Yes
Yes
1
Microsoft ended extended support for Windows Server 2003 SP2 on July 14, 2015. As of the end of 2015, the only McAfee Enterprise product supported with Windows Server 2003 SP2 is Application and Change Control.
NOTE: The Product Development team recommends that you upgrade to the most current VSES release when possible. Doing so provides the best coverage and compatibility with the latest hotfixes.
Third-party Products
Version
VSES Compatibility
Configured in VSES Under
1.2.0 1.3.0
NetApp Scanner
ICAP
Scanner
BlueArc
(Acquired by Hitachi, see below)
-
-
-
-
CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform
6.05.5,
Yes
-
X
Dell FluidFS
7.x, 6.x, 5.x, 4.x
Yes
-
X
Dell FluidFS
2.x
Yes
-
X
Dell EMC PowerScale
9.1, 9.0
Version 1.3.0 only
-
X
Dell EMC Isilon
8.2 and later
8.1 and later
8.0.1.1
7.2.1.4 and later
Hitachi Data Ingestor,
Hitachi Virtual File Platform
3.2.2 and later
Yes
-
X
HPE 3PAR operating system
3.2.1 MU2 and later, 3PAR StoreServ,
InformOS v3.2.2m, 3PAR OS v3.3.1
Yes
-
X
HP StoreAll Storage
(formerly HP StorageWorks X9000)
6.6, 6.5, 6.3, 6.2
Yes
-
X
IBM StoreWize V7000 Unified System
IBM Sonas
Yes
-
X
MOVEit Transfer
2019.0
Version 1.3.0 only
-
X
NetApp, Fujitsu ETERNUS, or IBM N Series
Using C-Mode (Clustered Mode),
NetApp Cloud Volumes (NCV)
ONTAP:
8.2.1 and later.
9.x and later
Yes
X
-
NetApp or IBM N Series
Using 7-Mode (Legacy Mode)
ONTAP:
7.x, 6.1.x
8.2.x, 8.1, 8.0
Yes
X
-
Nutanix Files
3.6.3
Version 1.3.0 only
-
X
Nutanix Acropolis File Services
2.2
Yes
-
X
Panzura Freedom NAS Series
7.1.x
Yes
-
X
Tintri NexentaStor
5.x
Yes
-
X
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If both modes are supported on a given appliance, the antivirus function of a Hitachi HNAS 11.2 or later appliance can be configured to function in either one of two modes: NOTE: Only one mode can be selected on an appliance:
VirusScan Enterprise for Storage reaches End of Life (EOL) on June 30, 2022.
Endpoint Security for Storage Protection (ENSSP) was released on September 16, 2021. Customers are encouraged to migrate to ENSSP to prevent security coverage disruption when VSES reaches EOL.
EOL period—The time frame that runs from the day McAfee Enterprise announces product discontinuation, until the last date that McAfee Enterprise formally supports the product. In general, after the EOL period is announced, no enhancements are made.
EOL date—The last day that the product is supported, according to the terms of the McAfee Enterprise standard support offering.
