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IBM System Storage DS8800 and DS8700

Version 6 Release 3

Introduction and Planning Guide

GC27-2297-09

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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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