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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Figures9
Tables11
About this Guide13
- Environmental Notices15
  - Product Recycling and Disposal15
  - Battery Return Program16
Notices and Publication Information15
- Safety Notices15
- Conventions Used in this Guide17
- Related Information18
- Web Sites24
- How to Send Your Comments25
Summary of Changes for27
DS8000 User's Guide27
Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM System Storage DS8000 Series29
- Overview of the DS8000 Series Models29
  - A Base Model (with Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components30
  - An Expansion Model (with Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components31
- DS8100 (Model 921 and Model 931)32
  - Maximum Configuration for Model 921 or32
- DS8300 (Models 922, 932, 9A2, and 9B2)33
  - With Two Expansion Models33
- Model Comparison34
  - Configuration for Model 922, 932, 9A2, or 9B234
- DS8000 Physical Footprint36
  - Model 93136
  - DS8000 Physical Footprint. Dimensions Are in Centimeters (Inches)37
- DS8000 Series Performance Features38
- DS8000 Interfaces39
  - IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager39
  - The DS Command-Line Interface40
  - DS Open Application Programming Interface41
- IBM Totalstorage Productivity Center for Disk41
  - IBM Totalstorage Productivity Center for Replication42
- DS8000 Hardware Specifics43
  - Storage Unit Structure43
  - Host Attachment Overview44
  - Processor Memory47
- Overview of DS8000 Power Controls47
  - Powering a Storage Unit on and off (Real-Time Only)48
  - Unit Emergency Power off (UEPO) Switch48
  - Rack Operator Panel49
- Data Management Features49
- RAID Implementation49
- Arrays Across Loops51
- Storage System Logical Partitions51
- IBM System Storage Resiliency Family51
- Comparison of Licensed Functions57
- Parallel Access Volumes and IBM Hyperpav58
- CKD Extended Address Volumes - 3390 Model a58
- DS8000 Series Limitations59
- Planning Data Migration60
- Logical Configuration Overview60
  - Logical Configuration Sequence62
Chapter 2. Installing the Simulated DS8000 Storage Manager Interface63
- Installing the DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System Using the Graphical Mode64
- Installing the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System Using Unattended (Silent) Mode71
- Removing the DS Storage Manager from a Windows Operating System78
- Removing the DS Storage Manager from a Windows Operating System Using the Unattended (Silent) Mode79
- Upgrading the DS Storage Manager on a Windows Operating System Using the Graphical Mode79
- Upgrading the DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System Using Unattended (Silent) Mode84
Chapter 3. Installing the Simulated IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System85
- Installing the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System Using the Graphical Mode85
- Installing the IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode91
- Removing the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager from a Linux Operating System98
- Removing the DS8000 Storage Manager from a Linux Operating System Using the Unattended (Silent) Mode99
- Upgrading the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System99
- Upgrading the IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode104
Chapter 4. DS Storage Manager Postinstallation Instructions107
- Internet Browser Support107
- Stop and Start the DS Storage Manager Servers108
- Stopping and Starting the DS Storage Manager Servers on a Windows Operating System108
- Stopping and Starting the DS Storage Manager Servers on a Linux Operating System108
- Starting the DS Storage Manager Program109
- Starting the DS Storage Manager on a Windows Operating System109
  - Starting the DS8000 Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System110
- Getting Started with the DS Storage Manager110
  - Activating Licensed Functions111
Chapter 5. IBM System Storage Management Console115
- Logging Onto the Management Console115
- Logging off the Management Console116
- Changing the Management Console Password116
- Accessing the DS Storage Manager116
- Dual Hardware Management Consoles117
- Internet Protocol Conventions for Ipv4 and Ipv6117
Chapter 6. Administering User Accounts119
- User Groups119
- Adding User Accounts121
- Modifying User Accounts122
- Removing User Accounts122
- Unlocking a User Account123
- Unlocking an Administrative Password123
Chapter 7. Storage System Logical Partition Overview125
- DS8300 LPAR Implementation125
- Variable Logical Partition Implementation126
  - DS8300 Default LPAR Resource Allocation126
- Required Hardware Components to Build a Storage Image127
Chapter 8. Optional Feature Codes for the DS8000129
- Using Parallel Access Volumes for System Z and S/390 Hosts129
Chapter 9. Migrating Data to a Storage Unit169
- How to Select a Data Migration Method169
- Considerations for Replacing Existing Storage170
- Reformatting Disk Drive Modules on Open Systems170
- Overview of the Logical Volume Management Software171
- Using Backup and Restore Methods to Migrate Data175
- Migrating Data from an IBM System I Host System to the DS8000175
- Migrating Data from an IBM System Z Host System to the DS8000 Storage Unit176
- Data Migration from a UNIX-Based Host System to a DS8000 Storage Unit177
- Migrating Data from a Windows Host System179
Chapter 10. Disaster Recovery Using Copy Services181
- Performing Failover and Failback Operations (Without Global Mirror)182
Appendix. Troubleshooting and Analyzing Problems187
- Understanding Problem Status Designations197
- Obtaining Services for a Storage Unit198
- Analyzing Normal Operation Problems199
Accessibility203
Notices205
- Terms and Conditions206
- Trademarks207
- Electronic Emission Notices208
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement208
- Industry Canada Compliance Statement209
- European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement209
- Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class a Statement210
- Korean Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) Statement211
- Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement211
- Taiwan Contact Information211
Glossary213
Index243

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IBM DS8000 Specifications

General

Data Encryption	Yes
High Availability	Yes
Drive Types	SSD, HDD
RAID Support	RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
Interface	FICON, Fibre Channel, iSCSI
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Operating Systems Supported	IBM z/OS, IBM i, AIX, Linux, Windows
Model	DS8000 series
Scalability	Highly scalable