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Introduction
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Planning
Guide
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
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Figures
9
Tables
11
Safety and Environmental Notices
13
Safety Notices
13
Environmental Notices
14
About this Guide
15
Conventions Used in this Guide
15
DS8000 Library and Related Publications
15
DS8000 Library
16
Other IBM Publications
17
Who Should Use this Guide
15
How to Order IBM Publications
18
Send Us Your Feedback
18
IBM Documentation and Related Websites
18
Summary of Changes
21
Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM System Storage DS8000 Series
23
DS8700 Overview
23
A Model 941 (2-Way Processor with the Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components
24
A 94E Expansion Model (with the Back Cover Off) and Its Main Components
25
DS8700 (Models 941 and 94E)
26
DS8800 Overview
27
Configuration for 941 (4-Way) with Two 94E Expansion Models
27
DS8800 (Models 951 and 95E)
29
Base Model (Front and Back Views) of a Model 951 (4-Way)
30
Model 95E
30
Expansion Model (Front and Back Views) of a
31
Expansion Model Configured with Drives
32
Front View of the Storage Expansion Enclosure
33
Front View of the LFF Storage Expansion
34
Machine Types Overview
36
Features Overview
36
Available Hardware and Function Authorization Machine Types
36
Limitations
41
DS Storage Manager Limitations
42
DS8000 Physical Footprint
42
DS8000 Physical Footprint. Dimensions Are in Centimeters (Inches)
43
Chapter 2. Hardware and Features
45
Storage Complexes
45
IBM System Storage Hardware Management Console
45
RAID Implementation
46
RAID 5 Overview
46
RAID 6 Overview
47
RAID 10 Overview
47
DS8000 Interfaces
47
System Storage DS Storage Manager
47
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
48
DS Command-Line Interface
49
DS Open Application Programming Interface
50
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for Replication
50
DS8000 Hardware Specifics
51
Storage Unit Structure
51
Disk Drives
52
Host Attachment Overview
52
Adapter Plug Order for the DS8700 (4-Port) and the DS8800 (4-Port and 8-Port ) in a HA Configuration
53
Plug Order for Two and Four DS8700 and DS8000 I/O Enclosures
54
Processor Memory
56
Subsystem Device Driver for Open-Systems
56
Balancing the I/O Load
56
Storage Consolidation
57
Count Key Data
58
Fixed Block
58
T10 DIF Support
58
Logical Volumes
59
Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes
59
LUN Calculation
60
Extended Address Volumes for CKD
61
Capacity and Models of Disk Volumes for System I
61
Quick Initialization
62
Chapter 3. Data Management Features
63
Flashcopy SE Feature
63
Dynamic Volume Expansion
64
Count Key Data and Fixed Block Volume Deletion Prevention
64
IBM System Storage Easy Tier
64
Easy Tier: Automatic Mode
66
Drive Combinations to Use with Three-Tiers
66
Easy Tier: Manual Mode
70
Three-Tier Migration Types and Their Processes
70
Monitoring Volume Data
73
Managing Migration Processes
73
DS CLI and DS Storage Manager Settings for
73
Volume States Required for Migration with
73
IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Tier Advisor Tool
74
Easy Tier Considerations and Limitations
75
Performance for System Z
76
Copy Services
77
Remote Pair Flashcopy
81
Thin Provisioned and Global Mirror Volume Considerations
85
Disaster Recovery Using Copy Services
86
Resource Groups for Copy Services Scope Limiting
87
Implementation of Multiple-Client Volume Administration
88
Comparison of Licensed Functions
89
Logical Configuration Overview
89
I/O Priority Manager
91
Logical Configuration Sequence
91
Encryption
92
Encryption Concepts
92
Performance Groups and Policies
92
Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager
93
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager for Z/Os
96
DS8000 Disk Encryption
96
Encryption Deadlock
100
Best Practices for Encrypting Storage Environments
101
Guidelines and Requirements for Key Server Management
107
Exporting and Importing Keys between Key Server Instances
107
DS8000 Encryption Considerations
108
Virtual Private Network
109
Chapter 4. Planning the Physical Configuration
111
Overview of Physical Configurations
111
Storage Unit Configuration Values
111
Configuration Controls
112
Determining Physical Configuration Features
112
Management Console Features
113
Internal and External Management Consoles
113
Management Console External Power Cord
114
Management Console Feature Codes
114
Configuration Rules for Management Consoles
115
Storage Features
115
Disk Drives and Disk Enclosures
115
Management Console External Power Cord Feature Codes
115
Enclosure
116
Disk Drive Set Feature Placement - Full Drive Sets
116
Disk Drive Set Feature Placement - Half Drive Sets
116
Disk Drive Set Feature Codes
117
Feature Codes for IBM Full Disk Encryption Disk Drive Sets
118
Disk Enclosure Feature Code
118
Standby Cod Disk Sets
119
Feature Codes for Standby Cod Disk Drive Sets (16 Disk Drives Per Set)
119
Feature Codes for IBM Full Disk Encryption Standby Cod Disk Drive Sets (16 Disk Drives Per Set)
120
Disk Enclosure Fillers
121
Device Adapters
121
Disk Drive Cables
122
Device Adapter Feature Codes
122
Configuration Rules for Storage Features
123
Disk Drive Cable Feature Codes
123
Additional Storage Feature Information
124
DS8000 RAID Capacities for RAID 5 Arrays
125
DS8000 RAID Capacities for RAID 6 Arrays
127
DS8000 RAID Capacities for RAID 10 Arrays
127
I/O Adapter Features
129
I/O Enclosures and Cables
129
Fibre Channel (SCSI-FCP and FICON) Host Adapters and Cables
129
Codes
129
Fibre Channel Host Adapters Feature Codes
130
Configuration Rules for I/O Adapter Features
131
Model 941 Required I/O Enclosures and Device Adapters (Based on Disk Enclosures)
132
Model 951 Required I/O Enclosures and Device Adapters (Based on Disk Enclosures)
133
Model 941 Minimum and Maximum Host Adapter Features
134
Model 951 Minimum and Maximum Host Adapter Features
134
Processor Memory Features
135
Feature Codes for Processor Memory
135
Configuration Rules for Processor Memory
136
Power Features
136
Power Cords
136
Input Voltage
137
Power Cord Feature Codes
137
Additional Feature Codes for Top Exit Power
137
Battery Assemblies
138
Configuration Rules for Power Features
138
Required Quantity of Battery Assemblies (Feature 1050) for Expansion Models. the I/O Enclosure Feature Is 1301 and the Extended PLD Feature Is 1055
138
Other Configuration Features
139
Extended Power Line Disturbance
139
Remote Zseries Power Control Feature
139
Earthquake Resistance Kit
139
BSMI Certificate (Taiwan)
140
Shipping Weight Reduction
140
Chapter 5. Planning Use of Licensed Functions
143
239X Function Authorization Models (242X Machine Types)
143
Licensed Function Indicators
143
Function Indicator
143
License Scope
144
Licensed Function Indicators for Model
144
License Scope for each DS8000 Licensed
145
Ordering Licensed Functions
146
Ordering Rules for Licensed Functions
146
Total Physical Capacity of each Type of Disk Drive Feature
146
Operating Environment License (239X Model LFA, OEL License, 242X Machine Type)
149
Feature Codes for the Operating Environment License
149
Parallel Access Volumes (239X Model LFA, PAV License; 242X Machine Type)
150
Feature Codes for Parallel Access Volume
150
Operating Environment License Feature Codes
150
IBM Hyperpav (242X Model PAV and 239X Model LFA, PAV License)
151
Feature Code for IBM Hyperpav
151
IBM System Storage Easy Tier
151
Parallel Access Volume (PAV) Feature Codes
151
Point-In-Time Copy Function (239X Model LFA, PTC License) and Flashcopy SE Model SE Function (239X Model LFA, SE License)
152
Feature Codes for Point-In-Time Copy
152
Feature Codes for Flashcopy SE
153
Point-In-Time Copy (PTC) Feature Codes
153
Flashcopy SE Feature Codes
153
Remote Mirror and Copy Functions (242X Model RMC and 239X Model LFA)
154
Feature Codes for Remote Mirror and Copy
154
Feature Codes for I/O Priority Manager
155
Remote Mirror and Copy (RMC) Feature Codes
155
Z/Os Licensed Features
156
Remote Mirror for Z/Os (242X Model RMZ and 239X Model LFA, RMZ License)
156
I/O Priority Manager Feature Codes
156
Feature Codes for Z/Os Metro/Global Mirror Incremental Resync (RMZ Resync)
157
Z/Os Distributed Data Backup
157
Remote Mirror for System Z (RMZ) Feature
157
Z/Os Metro/Global Mirror Incremental Resync (RMZ Resync) for System Z Feature Codes
157
Thin Provisioning LIC Key Feature
158
License Z/Os Distributed Data Backup
158
License Function Indicators for the Thin
159
Chapter 6. Meeting DS8000 Series Delivery and Installation Requirements
161
Delivery Requirements
161
Receiving Delivery
161
Maximum Tilt for a Packed Unit Is
162
Packaged Dimensions and Weight for DS8000 Models (All Countries)
163
Installation Site Requirements
164
Planning for Floor and Space Requirements
164
DS8000 with Top Exit Feature Installed (Cable Routing and Top Exit Locations)
166
Feature Codes for Overhead Cable Option (Top Exit Bracket)
167
Cable Cutouts for a DS8000 Unit
168
Cable Cutouts for a DS8800
169
Measurements for DS8000 Placement with Top Exit Bracket Feature Present
170
Floor Load Ratings and Required Weight
171
DS8000 Dimensions and Weights
174
Earthquake Resistance Kit, as Installed on a
177
Locations for the Cable Cutouts and Rubber
178
Dimensions Are in Millimeters (Inches)
178
Eyebolt Required Dimensions. Dimensions Are
179
Earthquake Resistance Kit, as Installed on a Nonraised Floor. the Detail Shows Two of the most Common Fasteners that You Could Use
180
Locations for Fastener Installation
181
Planning for Power Requirements
182
DS8000 Input Voltages and Frequencies
184
Power Consumption and Environmental Information for the DS8000 Series - Models 941 and 94E
186
Power Consumption and Environmental Information for the DS8000 Series - Models 951 and 95E
186
Planning for Environmental Requirements
187
Acoustic Declaration for the DS8000 Series, Including the DS8800
187
Machine Fan Location
187
Operating Extremes with the Power on
188
Optimum Operating Points with the Power on
188
Optimum Operating Ranges with the Power on
188
Temperatures and Humidity with the Power off
188
Temperatures and Humidity While in Storage
189
Vibration Levels for the DS8700 and DS8800
189
DS8000 Layouts and Tile Setups for Cooling
192
Providing a Fire-Suppression System
193
Considering Safety Issues
194
Planning for External Management Console Installation
194
Planning for Network and Communications Requirements
195
Chapter 7. Planning Your DS8000 Storage Complex Setup
199
Company Information
199
Management Console Network Settings
199
Remote Support Settings
200
Notification Settings
200
Power Control Settings
201
Control Switch Settings
201
Chapter 8. Planning Data Migration
203
Comparison of Data Migration Options
204
Chapter 9. Managing and Activating Licenses
205
Planning Your Licensed Functions
205
Activating Licensed Functions
206
Obtaining Activation Codes
206
Importing Activation Keys
207
Adding Activation Keys
208
Scenarios for Managing Licensing
209
Adding Storage to Your Machine
209
Managing a Licensed Feature
209
Appendix A. Accessibility Features for the DS8000
211
Appendix B. IBM-Provided DS8000 Equipment and Documents
213
Installation Components
213
Customer Components
214
Service Components
214
Appendix C. Company Information Work Sheet
215
Company Information Work Sheet
216
Appendix D. Management Console Network Settings Work Sheet
219
Management Console Network Settings Work
219
Default TCP/IP Address Range Determination
222
Address Ranges of the Storage Facility Private
223
Ipv6 Configuration Options
223
Appendix E. Remote Support Work Sheets
225
Outbound (Call Home and Dump/Trace Offload) Work Sheet
225
Outbound (Call Home) Work Sheet
226
Inbound (Remote Services) Work Sheet
230
Types of FTP Proxy Servers
230
Inbound (Remote Services) Work Sheet
232
Appendix F. Notification Work Sheets
233
SNMP Trap Notification Work Sheet
233
Email Notification Work Sheet
234
SNMP Trap Notification Work Sheet
234
Appendix G. Power Control Work Sheet
237
Appendix H. Control Switch Settings Work Sheet
239
SIM Presentation to Operator Console by
240
Control Switch Settings Work Sheet
241
Notices
243
Trademarks
244
Electronic Emission Notices
245
Federal Communications Commission Statement
245
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
245
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
245
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class a Statement
247
Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
247
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement
247
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
248
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
248
Taiwan Contact Information
248
Index
249
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