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4.6 Storage Manager software
The IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager software (also referred to as Storage
Manager or SM) is used to configure arrays and logical drives, assign logical drives into
storage partitions, replace and rebuild failed disk drives, expand the size of arrays and logical
drives, and convert from one RAID level to another. Storage Manager also allows the user to
perform troubleshooting and management tasks, such as checking the status of the storage
subsystem components, updating the firmware of controllers, and similar tasks.
Advanced functions, such as FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, and Enhanced Remote Mirroring, are
also configured using Storage Manager.
The IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager software is packaged as two separate groups
of software, as shown in Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12 Storage Manager software components
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