Terminology Used In This Document - IBM TS7600 with ProtecTIER Software Upgrade Manual

Ethernet adapter before the procedures in this document can be performed on the
affected servers. Ethernet cables for replication are not provided in the ship group;
they must be provided by the customer.
Important: A USB keyboard and graphics-capable monitor are required to
complete the upgrade. These items are not provided in the ship group; they must
be provided by the customer.

Terminology used in this document

Provides a list of terms used in this document.
TS7650G or Gateway
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These are terms for IBM's virtualization solution from the TS7650 family
that does not include a disk storage repository, allowing the customer to
choose from a variety of storage options. IBM does support two clustered
pairs of TS7650 Gateway servers in a single frame. The TS7650G consists of
the following:
Server There are three types of server that have been used in the
Gateway:
3958 DD4
This is a newer, higher performance server available in
December 2010. This server is based on the IBM System
x3850 X5 Type 7145-AC1. When used as a server in the
TS7650G, its machine type and model are 3958 DD4. Use
this machine type and model for service purposes.
3958 DD3
This is a higher performance server available in March
2009. This server is based on the IBM System x3850 M2
Type 7233. When used as a server in the TS7650G, its
machine type and model are 3958 DD3. Use this machine
type and model for service purposes.
3958 DD1
This is the original server available in August 2008. This
server is based on the IBM System x3850 M2 Type 7141.
When used as a server in the TS7650G, its machine type
and model are 3958 DD1. Use this machine type and
model for service purposes.
System console
The system console is a TS3000 System Console (TSSC). This
document uses the terms system console and TSSC interchangeably.
Under IBM best practices, the TS7650G also contains the following:
Disk controller
The customer must choose the disk controller for use with the
TS7650G. A list of compatible controllers is located at the IBM Tape
Systems Resource Library website: http://www-03.ibm.com/
systems/storage/tape/library.html#compatibility in the
TS7650/TS7650G ISV and interoperability matrix document.
Disk expansion unit
The customer must choose the disk expansion unit for use with the
TS7650G. A list of compatible expansion units is located at the IBM
Tape Systems Resource Library website: http://www-03.ibm.com/