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General| Model | Storwize V5020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Storage |
| Maximum Number of Drives | 240 |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Supported Protocols | iSCSI |
| Drive Types Supported | SSD, SAS, NL-SAS |
| Expansion Units | Up to 9 |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Host Interface | 16 Gb FC, 10 Gb iSCSI |
| Interface Types | Fibre Channel, Ethernet, SAS |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant power supplies |
Provides an overview of the Gen2 system, its models, and benefits.
Compares the features and specifications of different Storwize V5000 Gen2 models.
Describes the hardware components of the Storwize V5000 Gen2 solution.
Outlines requirements and checklist for planning hardware installation.
Discusses planning for Fibre Channel SAN connectivity.
Guides through the initial setup process for a first-time IBM Storwize V5000 Gen2 service.
Details how to complete the initial configuration, including component verification.
Describes configuring internal storage disk drives and actions on them.
Explains how storage pools are managed and created.
Details how to manage MDisks, including their modes and assignments.
Details steps to prepare Windows and VMware ESXi hosts for attachment.
Guides on creating Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS hosts.
Details creating basic, mirrored, custom, and HyperSwap volumes.
Guides on mapping created volumes to hosts.
Details the steps involved in the storage migration wizard.
Covers host modification, mappings, and deletion.
Details volume modification and copy creation.
Describes the Easy Tier disk performance optimization function.
Details the Real-time Compression software for storage efficiency.
Describes the FlashCopy function for point-in-time copies.
Explains HyperSwap functionality for high availability.
Describes planning steps for virtualizing external storage.
Describes RAS features and monitoring.
Explains how to back up system configuration.
Describes updating node canister software and drive firmware.
Describes local and remote support assistance.
Details how to collect support data using GUI and CLI.
Discusses planning for data-at-rest encryption.
Guides on activating encryption licenses.
Details enabling encryption using key servers or USB flash drives.
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