Summary of changes
DS8000 Version 9 introduces the following new features.
Version 9
This table provides the current technical changes and enhancement to the IBM DS8000 as of October 25,
2019. Changed and new information is indicated by a vertical bar (|) to the left of the change.
Function Description
DS8910F Flexibility Class models 993 and
994
See “DS8910F Rack Mounted model 993” on page 4
and “DS8910F model 994” on page 6 for more
information.
DS8950F Agility Class models 996 and E96 See “DS8950F model 996” on page 6 for more
information.
Support for POWER9 processors See “Feature codes for processor licenses” on page 64
for more information.
New power cords See “Feature codes for power cords” on page 65 for
more information.
Support for 32 Gbps Fibre Channel host
adapters
See “Feature codes for Fibre Channel host adapters” on
page 61 for more information.
New Fibre Channel cables See “Feature codes for Fibre Channel cables” on page
62 for more information.
Support for IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint
Security
See “IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security” on page 75
for more information.
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