IBM TotalStorage DS300 Best Practices Manual page 680

IBM TotalStorage
DS300 and DS400
Best Practices Guide
SAN management
This IBM Redbook represents a compilation of best practices
for configuring the IBM TotalStorage DS300 (iSCSI) and
options
DS400 (Fibre). These workgroup storage subsystems for
IBM Eserver xSeries and BladeCenter servers are
Recommended
designed to provide an exceptional solution for workgroup
configurations
storage applications such as file, print and Web serving, as
well as, remote boot storage for diskless servers.
Software and
hardware
The redbook provides a conceptual framework for
installation details
understanding the DS300 and DS400 in a Storage Area
Network and includes recommendations, hints, and tips for
the physical installation, cabling, and zoning. It shows:
This book is intended for IBM technical professionals,
Business Partners, and customers responsible for the
planning, deployment, and maintenance of IBM TotalStorage
DS300/DS400 products.
SG24-7121-00
Back cover
Supported configurations
Proper use of the software and hardware initiators
Array and Logical drive configurations to support
maximum throughput
DSM and MPIO usage
Understanding failover and failback
Best practices with installation (i.e., FC switches,
BladeCenters, Ethernet switches)
Single to dual upgrade
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