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Chapter 9. Advanced features for storage
efficiency
This chapter introduces the basic concepts of dynamic data relocation and storage
optimization features. The IBM Spectrum Virtualize software running inside IBM Storwize
V5000 Gen2 offers IBM Easy Tier, thin provisioning and IBM Real-time Compression
functions for storage efficiency. It provides only a basic technical overview and benefits of
each feature. For more information about planning and configuring these features, see these
IBM publications:
Easy Tier:
– Implementing IBM Easy Tier with IBM Real-time Compression, TIPS1072
– IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller and Storwize V7000 Best Practices and
Performance Guidelines, SG24-7521 (Although the book does not mention IBM
Storwize V5000 Gen2 most of the concepts can be applied)
Thin Provisioning:
– Thin Provisioning in an IBM SAN or IP SAN Enterprise Environment, REDP-4265
Real-Time Compression:
– IBM Real-time Compression in IBM SAN Volume Controller and IBM Storwize V7000,
REDP-4859 (although the book does not mention IBM Storwize V5000, the same
concepts can be applied)
– Implementing IBM Real-time Compression in SAN Volume Controller and IBM
Storwize V7000, TIPS1083 (Although the book does not mention IBM Storwize V5000
Gen2 most of the concepts can be applied)
– Implementing IBM Easy Tier with IBM Real-time Compression, TIPS1072
Specifically, this chapter provides information about the following topics:
Introduction
Easy Tier
Thin provisioning
Real-time Compression software
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