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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
About this Book
5
Conventions and Terminology
5
Publications and Related Information
5
Who Should Use this Book
5
IBM Publications Center
9
Sending Comments
10
Summary of Changes
11
Chapter 1. Overview
13
Machine Types Overview
16
Hardware
17
System Types
18
Storage Enclosures
33
Management Console
34
Ethernet Switches
34
Processor Nodes
34
I/O Enclosures
34
Power
35
Functional Overview
35
Logical Configuration
39
Logical Configuration with DS8000 Storage Management GUI
39
Logical Configuration with DS CLI
41
RAID Implementation
43
Logical Subsystems
45
Allocation Methods
45
Management Interfaces
47
DS8000 Storage Management GUI
47
DS Command-Line Interface
47
DS Open Application Programming Interface
48
Restful API
48
IBM Spectrum Control
49
IBM Copy Services Manager
49
DS8000 Storage Management GUI Supported Web Browsers
50
Chapter 2. Hardware Features
53
Storage Complexes
58
Management Console
58
Hardware Specifics
58
Storage System Structure
58
Disk Drives and Flash Drives
59
Drive Maintenance Policy
59
Host Attachment Overview
60
I/O Load Balancing
62
Storage Consolidation
62
Count Key Data
63
Fixed Block
63
T10 DIF Support
63
Logical Volumes
64
Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes
64
LUN Calculation
65
Extended Address Volumes for CKD
66
Quick Initialization
67
Copyright IBM Corp. 2004, 2018
69
Chapter 3. Data Management Features
69
Transparent Cloud Tiering
69
Dynamic Volume Expansion
71
Count Key Data and Fixed Block Volume Deletion Prevention
71
Thin Provisioning
71
Extent Space Efficient (ESE) Capacity Controls for Thin Provisioning
72
IBM Easy Tier
73
Vmware Vstorage API for Array Integration Support
76
Performance for IBM Z
78
Copy Services
79
Disaster Recovery through Copy Services
88
Resource Groups for Copy Services Scope Limiting
89
Comparison of Copy Services Features
91
I/O Priority Manager
92
Securing Data
93
Chapter 4. Planning the Physical Configuration
95
Configuration Controls
95
Determining Physical Configuration Features
95
Management Console Features
96
Primary and Secondary Management Consoles
96
Configuration Rules for Management Consoles
97
Storage Features
97
Storage Enclosures and Drives
97
Storage-Enclosure Fillers
100
Device Adapters and Flash RAID Adapters
101
Drive Cables
101
Configuration Rules for Storage Features
103
Physical and Effective Capacity
105
I/O Adapter Features
110
I/O Enclosures
111
Fibre Channel (SCSI-FCP and FICON) Host Adapters and Cables
111
Zhyperlink Adapters and Cables
113
Feature Codes for Transparent Cloud Tiering Adapters
114
Feature Codes for Flash RAID Adapters
114
Configuration Rules for I/O Adapter Features
115
Processor Complex Features
120
Feature Codes for Processor Licenses
121
Processor Memory Features
121
Feature Codes for System Memory
121
Power Features
122
Power Cords
122
Input Voltage
124
Direct-Current Uninterruptible-Power Supply
124
Configuration Rules for Power Features
125
Other Configuration Features
125
Extended Power Line Disturbance
125
BSMI Certificate (Taiwan)
125
Shipping Weight Reduction
126
Chapter 5. Planning Use of Licensed Functions
127
Licensed Function Indicators
127
License Scope
127
Ordering Licensed Functions
128
Rules for Ordering Licensed Functions
129
Base Function License
130
Database Protection
131
Encryption Authorization
131
IBM Easy Tier
132
I/O Priority Manager
132
Operating Environment License
132
Thin Provisioning
132
Z-Synergy Services License
133
High Performance FICON for Z Systems
133
IBM Hyperpav
134
Parallel Access Volumes
134
Transparent Cloud Tiering
134
Z/Os Distributed Data Backup
134
Zhyperlink
135
Copy Services License
135
Remote Mirror and Copy Functions
136
Flashcopy Function (Point-In-Time Copy)
136
Safeguarded Copy
136
Z/Os Global Mirror
137
Z/Os Metro/Global Mirror Incremental Resync
137
Copy Services Manager on the Hardware Management Console License
137
Chapter 6. Delivery and Installation Requirements
139
Delivery Requirements
139
Acclimation
139
Shipment Weights and Dimensions
140
Receiving Delivery
141
Installation Site Requirements
142
Planning for Floor and Space Requirements
143
Planning for Power Requirements
167
Planning for Environmental Requirements
175
Planning for Safety
181
Planning for Network and Communications Requirements
181
Chapter 7. Planning Your Storage Complex Setup
185
Company Information
185
Management Console Network Settings
185
Remote Support Settings
186
Notification Settings
187
Power Control Settings
187
Control Switch Settings
187
Chapter 8. Planning Data Migration
191
Selecting a Data Migration Method
192
Chapter 9. Planning for Security
195
Planning for Data Encryption
195
Planning for Encryption-Key Servers
195
Planning for Key Lifecycle Managers
196
Planning for Full-Disk Encryption Activation
197
Planning for User Accounts and Passwords
197
Managing Secure User Accounts
197
Managing Secure Service Accounts
198
Planning for NIST SP 800-131A Security Conformance
198
Chapter 10. License Activation and Management
201
Planning Your Licensed Functions
201
Activation of Licensed Functions
202
Activating Licensed Functions
202
Scenarios for Managing Licensing
203
Adding Storage to Your Machine
203
Managing a Licensed Feature
204
Appendix A. Accessibility Features
205
Appendix B. Warranty Information
207
Appendix C. IBM Equipment and Documents
209
Installation Components
209
Customer Components
210
Service Components
210
Appendix D. DS8870 to DS8880 Model Conversion
211
DS8870 to DS8880 Model Conversion Summary
211
Checking Your Preparations
213
Removing Data, Configuration, and Encryption
214
Completing Post-Conversion Tasks
214
Appendix E. New Features for Models 980, 981, 982, 98B, 98E, and 98F
217
Support for High Performance Flash Enclosures Gen2
217
Zhyperlink
218
Transparent Cloud Tiering Adapters
219
Appendix F. Customization Worksheets
221
Notices
223
Trademarks
224
Homologation Statement
225
Safety and Environmental Notices
225
Safety Notices and Labels
225
Environmental Notices
234
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
234
Index
239
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