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IBM Storwize V5000E User Manual

IBM Storwize V5000E
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IBM Storwize V5000E
Quick Installation Guide
Storwize V5010E and Storwize V5030E
and expansion enclosures
IBM

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IBM Storwize V5000E Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelIBM Storwize V5000E
CategoryStorage
Form Factor2U
Operating SystemIBM Spectrum Virtualize
Compression SupportYes
Encryption SupportYes
Drive TypesSSD
RAID LevelsRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
ControllerDual active-active
Connectivity8 Gbps Fibre Channel, 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10 Gbps iSCSI, 12 Gbps SAS
Cache Memory16 GB per controller
Management InterfaceGUI, CLI
Drive Bays24
Host Interface16 Gb FC, 10 Gb iSCSI
Interface TypesFC, iSCSI
Power SupplyDual redundant

Summary

Compliance standards

Safety and environmental notices

Danger notices for the system

Critical danger notices regarding system hazards and precautions.

General safety

General safety guidelines for servicing and operating the system.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Precautions for handling devices sensitive to static electricity.

About this guide

How to get information, help, and technical assistance

Sources for obtaining help, technical support, and product information.

Chapter 1. System overview

System hardware

Description of the system's hardware components, including enclosures and canisters.

Control enclosure models

Details on different control enclosure models and their features and specifications.

Chapter 2. Environmental requirements

Safety notices

General safety information applicable to all rack-mounted devices.

Temperature requirements

Environmental temperature and humidity requirements for system operation.

Chapter 3. Before you begin the installation

Reviewing your packing slip

Procedure for verifying shipment contents against the packing slip.

Identify the hardware components

Guidance on identifying system hardware components and port locations.

Chapter 4. Installing the system hardware

Installing support rails for the system

Procedure for installing support rails for enclosures in the rack.

Installing an 5U expansion enclosure

Detailed instructions for installing a 5U expansion enclosure.

Safety notices and considerations

Safety warnings and guidelines for handling expansion enclosures and parts.

Installing or replacing a drive

Steps for installing or replacing a drive in an expansion enclosure.

Connecting the 5U expansion enclosures

Guidelines for connecting 5U expansion enclosures to the system.

Powering on the system

Procedure for powering on the system and checking its status.

Chapter 5. Configuring the system

Checking your web browser settings for the management GUI

Ensures the web browser is configured correctly for the management GUI.

Initializing the system by using the technician port

Steps to initialize the system using the technician port.

Adding an expansion enclosure to an existing system

Procedure to update system configuration when adding an enclosure.

Appendix A. Accessibility features for the system

Accessibility features

Major accessibility features available for the system, including screen reader support.

Appendix B. Where to find the Statement of Limited Warranty

Notices

Electromagnetic compatibility notices

EMC compliance statements and warnings for IBM products.

United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice

FCC compliance notice for the United States, including operational conditions.

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