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40 DS8880 Introduction and Planning Guide

Table of Contents

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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