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Table 67. Company information work sheet (continued)

Item or setting Instructions Your information

Modem number (MC2, if

installed)

For a second MC to take

advantage of inbound remote

services, provide the telephone

number to the modem of the

second MC. Include the area

code and the country code, if

appropriate.

Appendix C. Company information 195

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Figures9
Tables11
Safety and Environmental Notices13
- Safety Notices13
- Environmental Notices14
About this Guide15
- Conventions Used in this Guide15
- DS8000 Library and Related Publications15
  - DS8000 Library16
  - Other IBM Publications17
- Who Should Use this Guide15
- How to Order IBM Publications18
- Send Us Your Feedback18
  - IBM Documentation and Related Websites18
Summary of Changes21
Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM System Storage DS8000 Series23
- DS8700 Overview23
- DS8800 Overview27
- Machine Types Overview36
- Features Overview36
  - Available Hardware and Function Authorization Machine Types36
- Limitations41
  - DS Storage Manager Limitations42
- DS8000 Physical Footprint42
  - DS8000 Physical Footprint. Dimensions Are in Centimeters (Inches)43
Chapter 2. Hardware and Features45
- Storage Complexes45
- IBM System Storage Hardware Management Console45
- RAID Implementation46
- DS8000 Interfaces47
- DS8000 Hardware Specifics51
- Subsystem Device Driver for Open-Systems56
- Balancing the I/O Load56
- Storage Consolidation57
- Count Key Data58
- Fixed Block58
  - T10 DIF Support58
- Logical Volumes59
  - Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes59
- LUN Calculation60
- Extended Address Volumes for CKD61
  - Capacity and Models of Disk Volumes for System I61
- Quick Initialization62
Chapter 3. Data Management Features63
- Flashcopy SE Feature63
- Dynamic Volume Expansion64
- Count Key Data and Fixed Block Volume Deletion Prevention64
- IBM System Storage Easy Tier64
- IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Tier Advisor Tool74
Chapter 4. Planning the Physical Configuration111
- Overview of Physical Configurations111
- Management Console Features113
- Storage Features115
- Disk Drives and Disk Enclosures115
- I/O Adapter Features129
- Processor Memory Features135
  - Feature Codes for Processor Memory135
  - Configuration Rules for Processor Memory136
- Power Features136
- Other Configuration Features139
Chapter 5. Planning Use of Licensed Functions143
- 239X Function Authorization Models (242X Machine Types)143
- Licensed Function Indicators143
  - Function Indicator143
- License Scope144
  - Licensed Function Indicators for Model144
  - License Scope for each DS8000 Licensed145
- Ordering Licensed Functions146
- Ordering Rules for Licensed Functions146
  - Total Physical Capacity of each Type of Disk Drive Feature146
- Operating Environment License (239X Model LFA, OEL License, 242X Machine Type)149
  - Feature Codes for the Operating Environment License149
- Parallel Access Volumes (239X Model LFA, PAV License; 242X Machine Type)150
  - Feature Codes for Parallel Access Volume150
  - Operating Environment License Feature Codes150
- IBM Hyperpav (242X Model PAV and 239X Model LFA, PAV License)151
  - Feature Code for IBM Hyperpav151
- IBM System Storage Easy Tier151
  - Parallel Access Volume (PAV) Feature Codes151
- Point-In-Time Copy Function (239X Model LFA, PTC License) and Flashcopy SE Model SE Function (239X Model LFA, SE License)152
- Remote Mirror and Copy Functions (242X Model RMC and 239X Model LFA)154
  - Feature Codes for Remote Mirror and Copy154
- Feature Codes for I/O Priority Manager155
  - Remote Mirror and Copy (RMC) Feature Codes155
- Z/Os Licensed Features156
Chapter 6. Meeting DS8000 Series Delivery and Installation Requirements161
- Delivery Requirements161
- Receiving Delivery161
- Maximum Tilt for a Packed Unit Is162
- Packaged Dimensions and Weight for DS8000 Models (All Countries)163
- Installation Site Requirements164
- Planning for Network and Communications Requirements195
Chapter 7. Planning Your DS8000 Storage Complex Setup199
- Company Information199
- Management Console Network Settings199
- Remote Support Settings200
- Notification Settings200
- Power Control Settings201
- Control Switch Settings201
Chapter 8. Planning Data Migration203
- Comparison of Data Migration Options204
Chapter 9. Managing and Activating Licenses205
- Planning Your Licensed Functions205
- Activating Licensed Functions206
- Scenarios for Managing Licensing209
  - Adding Storage to Your Machine209
  - Managing a Licensed Feature209
Appendix A. Accessibility Features for the DS8000211
Appendix B. IBM-Provided DS8000 Equipment and Documents213
- Installation Components213
- Customer Components214
- Service Components214
Appendix C. Company Information Work Sheet215
- Company Information Work Sheet216
Appendix D. Management Console Network Settings Work Sheet219
- Management Console Network Settings Work219
- Default TCP/IP Address Range Determination222
- Address Ranges of the Storage Facility Private223
  - Ipv6 Configuration Options223
Appendix E. Remote Support Work Sheets225
- Outbound (Call Home and Dump/Trace Offload) Work Sheet225
  - Outbound (Call Home) Work Sheet226
- Inbound (Remote Services) Work Sheet230
  - Types of FTP Proxy Servers230
  - Inbound (Remote Services) Work Sheet232
Appendix F. Notification Work Sheets233
- SNMP Trap Notification Work Sheet233
- Email Notification Work Sheet234
  - SNMP Trap Notification Work Sheet234
Appendix G. Power Control Work Sheet237
Appendix H. Control Switch Settings Work Sheet239
- SIM Presentation to Operator Console by240
- Control Switch Settings Work Sheet241
Notices243
- Trademarks244
- Electronic Emission Notices245
- Taiwan Contact Information248
- Index249

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