User Manuals: IBM DS8900F Enterprise Storage System

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IBM DS8900F Introduction And Planning Manual (172 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Storage | Size: 6.83 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Book

7
Summary of Changes

13
Chapter 1. Overview

15
- Machine Types
  16
- Hardware
  17
  - DS8910F Rack Mounted Model 993
    18
  - DS8910F Model 994
    20
  - DS8950F Model 996
    20
  - High Performance Flash Enclosures Gen2 Pair
    21
  - I/O Enclosures
    22
  - Processor Nodes
    22
  - Management Enclosure
    22
  - Power
    23
- Functions
  25
- Logical Configuration
  26
- Management Interfaces
  32
  - DS8000 Storage Management GUI
    32
  - DS Command-Line Interface
    33
  - Restful API
    33
  - IBM Spectrum Control
    33
  - IBM Copy Services Manager
    34
- Supported Web Browsers
  34
Chapter 2. Hardware Features

37
- Storage Complexes
  40
- Management Console
  41
- Hardware Specifics
  41
  - Storage System Structure
    41
  - Flash Drives
    41
  - Drive Maintenance Policy
    42
  - Host Attachment Overview
    42
- I/O Load Balancing
  44
- Storage Consolidation
  44
- Count Key Data
  44
- Fixed Block
  45
  - T10 DIF Support
    45
- Logical Volumes
  45
  - Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes
    46
- LUN Calculation
  46
- Extended Address Volumes for CKD
  48
- Quick Initialization
  48
Chapter 3. Data Management Features

49
Chapter 4. Physical Configuration

69
- Configuration Controls
  69
- Determining Physical Configuration Features
  69
- Selecting Storage Features
  70
- Selecting I/O Adapter Features
  74
- Selecting Processor Node Features
  78
  - Processor Licenses
    78
- Selecting Processor Memory Features
  78
  - System Memory
    78
- Selecting Power Features
  79
  - Power Cords
    79
  - Power Feature Configuration Rules
    80
- Selecting Other Configuration Features
  80
  - BSMI Certificate (Taiwan)
    80
  - Shipping Weight Reduction
    81
Chapter 5. Licensed Functions

83
- Licensed Function Indicators
  83
- License Scope
  83
- Ordering Licensed Functions
  84
- Rules for Ordering Licensed Functions
  85
- Base Function License
  85
  - Encryption Authorization
    86
  - IBM Easy Tier
    86
  - Operating Environment License
    87
  - Thin Provisioning
    87
- Z-Synergy Services License
  87
  - High Performance FICON for Z Systems
    88
  - IBM Hyperpav
    88
  - Parallel Access Volumes
    88
  - Transparent Cloud Tiering
    88
  - Z/Os Distributed Data Backup
    89
  - Zhyperlink
    89
  - IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security
    89
- Copy Services License
  89
- Copy Services Manager on the Hardware Management Console License
  91
Chapter 6. Delivery and Installation Requirements

93
- Delivery Requirements
  93
  - Acclimation
    93
  - Shipment Weights and Dimensions
    94
  - Receiving Delivery
    95
- Installation Site Requirements
  96
Chapter 7. Storage Complex Setup

121
- Company Information
  121
- Management Console Network Settings
  121
- Remote Support Settings
  122
- Notification Settings
  122
- Control Switch Settings
  123
Chapter 8. Data Migration

125
- Selecting a Data Migration Method
  126
Chapter 9. Security

129
- Encryption
  129
  - Encryption-Key Servers
    129
  - Key Lifecycle Managers
    130
  - Planning for Full-Disk Encryption Activation
    130
- User Accounts and Passwords
  131
  - User Accounts
    131
  - Service Accounts
    131
- NIST SP 800-131A Security Conformance
  132
Chapter 10. License Activation and Management

133
- Planning Your Licensed Functions
  133
- Activation of Licensed Functions
  134
  - Activating Licensed Functions
    134
- Scenarios for Managing Licensing
  135
  - Adding Storage to Your Machine
    135
  - Managing a Licensed Feature
    136
Appendix A. Accessibility Features

137
Appendix B. Warranty Information

139
Appendix C. IBM Equipment and Documents

141
- Installation Components
  141
- Customer Components
  142
- Service Components
  142
Appendix D. Customization Worksheets

143
Appendix E. Compliance Standards

145
Appendix F. European Union General Data Protection Regulation Considerations

147
Notices

149
- Trademarks
  150
- Homologation Statement
  150
- Safety and Environmental Notices
  150
Index

165

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IBM DS8900F Introduction And Planning Manual (172 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Book

Summary of Changes

Chapter 1. Overview

Chapter 2. Hardware Features

Chapter 3. Data Management Features

Chapter 4. Physical Configuration

Chapter 5. Licensed Functions

Chapter 6. Delivery and Installation Requirements

Chapter 7. Storage Complex Setup

Chapter 8. Data Migration

Chapter 9. Security

Chapter 10. License Activation and Management

Appendix A. Accessibility Features

Appendix B. Warranty Information

Appendix C. IBM Equipment and Documents

Appendix D. Customization Worksheets

Appendix E. Compliance Standards

Appendix F. European Union General Data Protection Regulation Considerations

Notices

Index

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