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IBM DS8900F

IBM DS8900F
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IBM DS8900F
Version 9
Introduction and Planning Guide
IBM
SC27-9560-00

Table of Contents

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IBM DS8900F Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelDS8900F
CategoryEnterprise Storage System
Storage TypeAll-Flash Array
Host InterfaceiSCSI
ConnectivityEthernet, Fibre Channel
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Data ReductionCompression, Deduplication
Form FactorRack-mounted

Summary

Chapter 1. Overview

Licensed functions

Describes the four groups of licensed functions available for the storage system.

Chapter 2. Hardware features

IO load balancing

Discusses maximizing performance by spreading I/O load across nodes, arrays, and adapters.

Chapter 3. Data management features

Transparent cloud tiering

Explains transparent cloud tiering, a licensed function for copying data to cloud storage.

Dynamic volume expansion

Describes the capability to increase provisioned capacity of volumes while they are online.

IBM Easy Tier

Explains Easy Tier as an optional feature to increase performance by placing data on faster storage tiers.

Chapter 4. Physical configuration

Chapter 5. Licensed functions

Base Function license

Required for each storage system, providing essential functions like encryption authorization and Easy Tier.

Chapter 6. Delivery and installation requirements

Installation site requirements

Details the requirements for the location where the storage system will be installed.

Chapter 7. Planning your storage complex setup

Chapter 8. Planning data migration

Chapter 9. Planning for security

Planning for data encryption

Outlines the use of IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager key servers for data encryption.

Chapter 10. License activation and management

Activation of licensed functions

Guides on obtaining and applying feature activation codes from the DSFA website.

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