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IBM FlashSystem 710 User’s Guide

Learn about setting up, configuring, and managing the IBM FlashSystem

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710.

Introduction

Use this information to learn about the IBM FlashSystem and its features.

System components

The IBM FlashSystem components include data storage capacity, controller slots, a front panel display for

configuration, and Ethernet capacities.

The system components of the IBM FlashSystem 710 include the following features:

v Up to 5 TB of usable data storage capacity

v Two controller slots that can contain a mixture of dual-ported 8 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) or Quad Data

Rate (QDR) InfiniBand controllers

v A front panel display for configuration and monitoring

v An Ethernet monitoring port

Power requirements

A fully configured IBM FlashSystem 710 requires approximately 350 watts of power.

The system includes two hot-swappable power modules that are auto-ranging (they accept either 110 V

ac or 220 V ac).

Reliability functions

The storage system is designed to offer high reliability.

The storage system’s standard functions include modular flash memory, fully redundant, hot-swappable

power supplies, external alerts by using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and redundant

data paths.

System management functions

Basic management operations, including manual shutdown and alerts, are available from the front panel

screen.

Full monitoring and configuration capabilities are available over any browser by a password-protected

Java

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applet, and through a command-line interface over Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH). The system is fully

SNMP v2c-compatible and can provide notification of system events though email.

Reviewing your shipment

Reviewing your shipment is an important first step in ensuring an accurate order.

Unpacking

Refer to the packing list when you unpack your system.

Your system is supplied with a packing list. Ensure that you received all of the components listed.

1. Examine the external chassis for any damage that might have occurred during shipping.

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