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Preface
This IBM® Redbooks® publication consolidates, in one document, detailed descriptions of
the hardware configurations and options offered as part of the IBM Midrange System
Storage™ servers, which include the IBM System Storage DS4000® and DS5000 families of
products.
This edition covers updates and additional functions available with the IBM System Storage
DS® Storage Manager Version 10.60 (firmware level 7.60). This book presents the concepts
and functions used in planning and managing the storage servers, such as multipathing and
path failover. The book offers a step-by-step guide to using the Storage Manager to create
arrays, logical drives, and other basic (as well as advanced) management tasks.
This publication also contains practical information about diagnostics and troubleshooting,
and includes practical examples of how to use scripts and the command-line interface.
This publication is intended for customers, IBM Business Partners, and IBM technical
professionals who want to learn more about the capabilities and advanced functions of the
DS4000 series of storage servers with Storage Manager Software V10.60. It also targets
those who have a DS4000 and DS5000 storage subsystem and need detailed advice about
how to configure it.
This publication is designed specifically to address the hardware features and configuration of
the IBM Midrange System Storage servers and can be used in conjunction with the following
IBM Midrange System Storage Redbooks publications:
IBM Midrange System Storage Implementation and Best Practices Guide, SG24-6363
IBM Midrange System Storage Copy Services Guide, SG24-7822
The team who wrote this book
This book was produced by a team of specialists from around the world working at the
International Technical Support Organization, San Jose Center.
Sangam Racherla is an IT Specialist and Project Leader working at the International
Technical Support Organization, San Jose Center. He holds a degree in electronics and
communication engineering and has nine years of experience in the IT field. He has been
with the International Technical Support Organization for the past six years and has extensive
experience installing and supporting the ITSO lab equipment for various IBM Redbooks
publications projects. His areas of expertise include Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, AIX®,
IBM System x® and IBM System p® servers, and various SAN and storage products.
Bruce Allworth is a Senior IT Specialist working in IBM Americas Storage Advanced
Technical Support (ATS). He is a Subject Matter Expert and the ATS Team Leader for the
DS5000, DS4000, and DS3000 product lines. He has many years of experience with these
products, including management, solution design, advanced problem determination, and
disaster recovery. He works closely with various IBM divisions and LSI in launching new
products, creating critical documentation, including Technical and Delivery Assessment
Checklists, and developing and delivering technical training for a wide range of audiences.
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