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Appendix B. Warranty information

The statement of limited warranty specifies the warranty period, type of warranty

service, and service level.

See IBM Warranty Information for information on machine type models 283x or

533x.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
About this Book5
- Conventions and Terminology5
- Publications and Related Information5
- Who Should Use this Book5
- IBM Publications Center9
- Sending Comments10
Summary of Changes11
Chapter 1. Overview13
- Machine Types Overview16
- Hardware17
- Functional Overview35
- Logical Configuration39
- Management Interfaces47
- DS8000 Storage Management GUI Supported Web Browsers50
Chapter 2. Hardware Features53
- Storage Complexes58
- Management Console58
- Hardware Specifics58
- I/O Load Balancing62
- Storage Consolidation62
- Count Key Data63
- Fixed Block63
  - T10 DIF Support63
- Logical Volumes64
  - Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes64
- LUN Calculation65
- Extended Address Volumes for CKD66
- Quick Initialization67
- Copyright IBM Corp. 2004, 201869
Chapter 3. Data Management Features69
- Transparent Cloud Tiering69
- Dynamic Volume Expansion71
- Count Key Data and Fixed Block Volume Deletion Prevention71
- Thin Provisioning71
  - Extent Space Efficient (ESE) Capacity Controls for Thin Provisioning72
- IBM Easy Tier73
- Vmware Vstorage API for Array Integration Support76
- Performance for IBM Z78
- Copy Services79
- I/O Priority Manager92
- Securing Data93
Chapter 4. Planning the Physical Configuration95
- Configuration Controls95
- Determining Physical Configuration Features95
- Management Console Features96
  - Primary and Secondary Management Consoles96
  - Configuration Rules for Management Consoles97
- Storage Features97
- I/O Adapter Features110
- Processor Complex Features120
  - Feature Codes for Processor Licenses121
- Processor Memory Features121
  - Feature Codes for System Memory121
- Power Features122
- Other Configuration Features125
Chapter 5. Planning Use of Licensed Functions127
- Licensed Function Indicators127
- License Scope127
- Ordering Licensed Functions128
- Rules for Ordering Licensed Functions129
- Base Function License130
- Z-Synergy Services License133
- Copy Services License135
- Copy Services Manager on the Hardware Management Console License137
Chapter 6. Delivery and Installation Requirements139
- Delivery Requirements139
- Installation Site Requirements142
Planning for Network and Communications Requirements181
Chapter 7. Planning Your Storage Complex Setup185
- Company Information185
- Management Console Network Settings185
- Remote Support Settings186
- Notification Settings187
- Power Control Settings187
- Control Switch Settings187
Chapter 8. Planning Data Migration191
- Selecting a Data Migration Method192
Chapter 9. Planning for Security195
- Planning for Data Encryption195
- Planning for User Accounts and Passwords197
  - Managing Secure User Accounts197
  - Managing Secure Service Accounts198
- Planning for NIST SP 800-131A Security Conformance198
Chapter 10. License Activation and Management201
- Planning Your Licensed Functions201
- Activation of Licensed Functions202
  - Activating Licensed Functions202
- Scenarios for Managing Licensing203
  - Adding Storage to Your Machine203
  - Managing a Licensed Feature204
Appendix A. Accessibility Features205
Appendix B. Warranty Information207
Appendix C. IBM Equipment and Documents209
- Installation Components209
- Customer Components210
- Service Components210
Appendix D. DS8870 to DS8880 Model Conversion211
- DS8870 to DS8880 Model Conversion Summary211
- Checking Your Preparations213
- Removing Data, Configuration, and Encryption214
- Completing Post-Conversion Tasks214
Appendix E. New Features for Models 980, 981, 982, 98B, 98E, and 98F217
- Support for High Performance Flash Enclosures Gen2217
- Zhyperlink218
- Transparent Cloud Tiering Adapters219
Appendix F. Customization Worksheets221
Notices223
- Trademarks224
- Homologation Statement225
- Safety and Environmental Notices225
Index239

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