IBM DS8900F User Manual

DS command-line interface
The IBM DS command-line interface (DS CLI) can be used to create, delete, modify, and view Copy
Services functions and the logical conguration of a storage system. These tasks can be performed either
interactively, in batch processes (operating system shell scripts), or in DS CLI script les. A DS CLI script
le is a text le that contains one or more DS CLI commands and can be issued as a single command. DS
CLI can be used to manage logical conguration, Copy Services conguration, and other functions for a
storage system, including managing security settings, querying point-in-time performance information or
status of physical resources, and exporting audit logs.
Note: Java
™
1.8 must be installed on systems that run the DS CLI.
The DS CLI provides a full-function set of commands to manage logical congurations and Copy Services
congurations. The DS CLI is available in the DS8000 Storage Management GUI. The DS CLI client can
also be installed on and is supported in many different environments, including the following platforms:
• AIX 6.1, 7.1, 7.2
• Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux [RHEL] 6 and 7
• Linux, SUSE Linux, Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 and 12
• VMware ESX 5.5, 6 Console
• IBM i 7.1, 7.2
• Oracle Solaris 10 and 11
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012 and Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Note: If the storage system is congured for NIST SP 800-131A security conformance, a version of Java
that is NIST SP 800-131A compliant must be installed on all systems that run DS CLI client. For more
information about security requirements, see documentation about conguring your environment for
NIST SP 800-131A compliance in IBM Knowledge Center (https://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/ST5GLJ_8.5.0/com.ibm.storage.ssic.help.doc/f2c_securitybp_nist.html).
RESTful API
The RESTful API is an application on your storage system HMC for initiating simple storage operations
through the Web.
The RESTful (Representational State Transfer) API is a platform independent means by which to initiate
create, read, update, and delete operations in the storage system and supporting storage devices. These
operations are initiated with the HTTP commands: POST, GET, PUT, and DELETE.
The RESTful API is intended for development, testing, and debugging of the client management
infrastructures in your storage system. You can use the RESTful API with a CURL command or through
standard Web browsers. For instance, you can use the storage system with the RESTClient add-on.
IBM Spectrum Control
IBM Spectrum Control is an integrated software solution that can help you improve and centralize the
management of your storage environment through the integration of products. With IBM Spectrum
Control, it is possible to manage multiple DS8000 systems from a single point of control.
Note: IBM Spectrum Control is not required for the operation of a storage system. However, it is
recommended. IBM Spectrum Control can be ordered and installed as a software product on various
servers and operating systems. When you install IBM Spectrum Control, ensure that the selected version
supports the current system functions. Optionally, you can order a server on which IBM Spectrum Control
is preinstalled.
IBM Spectrum Control simplies storage management by providing the following benets:
• Centralizing the management of heterogeneous storage network resources with IBM storage
management software
• Providing greater synergy between storage management software and IBM storage devices
• Reducing the number of servers that are required to manage your software infrastructure
Chapter 1. Overview
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IBM DS8900F Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	DS8900F
Category	Storage
Language	English