Preface - IBM TotalStorage DS300 Best Practices Manual

Preface

This IBM® Redbook represents a compilation of best practices for configuring
the IBM TotalStorage® DS300 (iSCSI) and DS400 (Fibre). These workgroup
storage subsystems for IBM Eserver® xSeries® and BladeCenter® servers are
designed to provide an exceptional solution for workgroup storage applications
such as file, print and Web serving, as well as, remote boot storage for diskless
servers.
The redbook provides a conceptual framework for 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:
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 (for example, FC switches, BladeCenters,
Ethernet switches)
Single to dual upgrade
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.
Part 1 is a technical overview of Storage Area Networks, iSCSI, the DS300 and
DS400 product family, and TotalStorage management considerations.
Part 2 covers the IBM TotalStorage DS300 Subsystem sample configurations
and installation details.
Part 3 covers the IBM TotalStorage DS400 Subsystem sample configurations
and installation details.
Throughout this redbook, callout boxes are used to illustrate example CLI
Sample of
commands used to perform installation, configuration and maintenance
callout boxes
functions.
used in this
redbook.
This redbook applies to Version 8.20 of ServeRAID™ Manager, and
TotalStorage DS300 and DS400 Controller firmware V7.01.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2006. All rights reserved.
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