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- Table of Contents3
About this Book7
- Who Should Use this Book7
- Conventions and Terminology7
- Publications and Related Information7
- IBM Publications Center11
Summary of Changes13
Chapter 1. Overview15
- Machine Types16
- Hardware17
- Functions25
- Logical Configuration26
- Management Interfaces32
- Supported Web Browsers34
Chapter 2. Hardware Features37
- Storage Complexes40
- Management Console41
- Hardware Specifics41
- I/O Load Balancing44
- Storage Consolidation44
- Count Key Data44
- Fixed Block45
  - T10 DIF Support45
- Logical Volumes45
  - Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes46
- LUN Calculation46
- Extended Address Volumes for CKD48
- Quick Initialization48
Chapter 3. Data Management Features49
- Transparent Cloud Tiering49
- Dynamic Volume Expansion50
- Count Key Data and Fixed Block Volume Deletion Prevention51
- Thin Provisioning51
  - ESE Capacity Controls for Thin Provisioning51
- IBM Easy Tier52
- Vmware Vstorage API for Array Integration Support54
- Performance for IBM Z55
- Copy Services57
  - Disaster Recovery through Copy Services64
  - Resource Groups for Copy Services Scope Limiting65
- Comparison of Copy Services Features66
- Securing Data67
Chapter 4. Physical Configuration69
- Configuration Controls69
- Determining Physical Configuration Features69
- Selecting Storage Features70
- Selecting I/O Adapter Features74
- Selecting Processor Node Features78
  - Processor Licenses78
- Selecting Processor Memory Features78
  - System Memory78
- Selecting Power Features79
  - Power Cords79
  - Power Feature Configuration Rules80
- Selecting Other Configuration Features80
  - BSMI Certificate (Taiwan)80
  - Shipping Weight Reduction81
Chapter 5. Licensed Functions83
- Licensed Function Indicators83
- License Scope83
- Ordering Licensed Functions84
- Rules for Ordering Licensed Functions85
- Base Function License85
- Z-Synergy Services License87
- Copy Services License89
- Copy Services Manager on the Hardware Management Console License91
Chapter 6. Delivery and Installation Requirements93
- Delivery Requirements93
- Installation Site Requirements96
Chapter 7. Storage Complex Setup121
- Company Information121
- Management Console Network Settings121
- Remote Support Settings122
- Notification Settings122
- Control Switch Settings123
Chapter 8. Data Migration125
- Selecting a Data Migration Method126
Chapter 9. Security129
- Encryption129
- User Accounts and Passwords131
  - User Accounts131
  - Service Accounts131
- NIST SP 800-131A Security Conformance132
Chapter 10. License Activation and Management133
- Planning Your Licensed Functions133
- Activation of Licensed Functions134
  - Activating Licensed Functions134
- Scenarios for Managing Licensing135
  - Adding Storage to Your Machine135
  - Managing a Licensed Feature136
Appendix A. Accessibility Features137
Appendix B. Warranty Information139
Appendix C. IBM Equipment and Documents141
- Installation Components141
- Customer Components142
- Service Components142
Appendix D. Customization Worksheets143
Appendix E. Compliance Standards145
Appendix F. European Union General Data Protection Regulation Considerations147
Notices149
- Trademarks150
- Homologation Statement150
- Safety and Environmental Notices150
Index165

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