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IBM DS8800 Introduction And Planning Manual
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Contents
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Figures
Tables
Safety and Environmental Notices
Safety Notices
Environmental Notices
About this Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide
DS8000 Library and Related Publications
DS8000 Library
Other IBM Publications
Who Should Use this Guide
How to Order IBM Publications
Send Us Your Feedback
IBM Documentation and Related Websites
Summary of Changes
Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM System Storage DS8000 Series
DS8700 Overview
A Model 941 (2-Way Processor with the Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components
A 94E Expansion Model (with the Back Cover Off) and Its Main Components
DS8700 (Models 941 and 94E)
DS8800 Overview
Configuration for 941 (4-Way) with Two 94E Expansion Models
DS8800 (Models 951 and 95E)
Base Model (Front and Back Views) of a Model 951 (4-Way)
Model 95E
Expansion Model (Front and Back Views) of a
Expansion Model Configured with Drives
Front View of the Storage Expansion Enclosure
Front View of the LFF Storage Expansion
Machine Types Overview
Features Overview
Available Hardware and Function Authorization Machine Types
Limitations
DS Storage Manager Limitations
DS8000 Physical Footprint
DS8000 Physical Footprint. Dimensions Are in Centimeters (Inches)
Chapter 2. Hardware and Features
Storage Complexes
IBM System Storage Hardware Management Console
RAID Implementation
RAID 5 Overview
RAID 6 Overview
RAID 10 Overview
DS8000 Interfaces
System Storage DS Storage Manager
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
DS Command-Line Interface
DS Open Application Programming Interface
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for Replication
DS8000 Hardware Specifics
Storage Unit Structure
Disk Drives
Host Attachment Overview
Adapter Plug Order for the DS8700 (4-Port) and the DS8800 (4-Port and 8-Port ) in a HA Configuration
Plug Order for Two and Four DS8700 and DS8000 I/O Enclosures
Processor Memory
Subsystem Device Driver for Open-Systems
Balancing the I/O Load
Storage Consolidation
Count Key Data
Fixed Block
T10 DIF Support
Logical Volumes
Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes
LUN Calculation
Extended Address Volumes for CKD
Capacity and Models of Disk Volumes for System I
Quick Initialization
Chapter 3. Data Management Features
Flashcopy SE Feature
Dynamic Volume Expansion
Count Key Data and Fixed Block Volume Deletion Prevention
IBM System Storage Easy Tier
Easy Tier: Automatic Mode
Drive Combinations to Use with Three-Tiers
Easy Tier: Manual Mode
Three-Tier Migration Types and Their Processes
Monitoring Volume Data
Managing Migration Processes
DS CLI and DS Storage Manager Settings for
Volume States Required for Migration with
IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Tier Advisor Tool
Easy Tier Considerations and Limitations
Performance for System Z
Copy Services
Remote Pair Flashcopy
Thin Provisioned and Global Mirror Volume Considerations
Disaster Recovery Using Copy Services
Resource Groups for Copy Services Scope Limiting
Implementation of Multiple-Client Volume Administration
Comparison of Licensed Functions
Logical Configuration Overview
I/O Priority Manager
Logical Configuration Sequence
Encryption
Encryption Concepts
Performance Groups and Policies
Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager for Z/Os
DS8000 Disk Encryption
Encryption Deadlock
Best Practices for Encrypting Storage Environments
Guidelines and Requirements for Key Server Management
Exporting and Importing Keys between Key Server Instances
DS8000 Encryption Considerations
Virtual Private Network
Chapter 4. Planning the Physical Configuration
Overview of Physical Configurations
Storage Unit Configuration Values
Configuration Controls
Determining Physical Configuration Features
Management Console Features
Internal and External Management Consoles
Management Console External Power Cord
Management Console Feature Codes
Configuration Rules for Management Consoles
Storage Features
Disk Drives and Disk Enclosures
Management Console External Power Cord Feature Codes
Enclosure
Disk Drive Set Feature Placement - Full Drive Sets
Disk Drive Set Feature Placement - Half Drive Sets
Disk Drive Set Feature Codes
Feature Codes for IBM Full Disk Encryption Disk Drive Sets
Disk Enclosure Feature Code
Standby Cod Disk Sets
Feature Codes for Standby Cod Disk Drive Sets (16 Disk Drives Per Set)
Feature Codes for IBM Full Disk Encryption Standby Cod Disk Drive Sets (16 Disk Drives Per Set)
Disk Enclosure Fillers
Device Adapters
Disk Drive Cables
Device Adapter Feature Codes
Configuration Rules for Storage Features
Disk Drive Cable Feature Codes
Additional Storage Feature Information
DS8000 RAID Capacities for RAID 5 Arrays
DS8000 RAID Capacities for RAID 6 Arrays
DS8000 RAID Capacities for RAID 10 Arrays
I/O Adapter Features
I/O Enclosures and Cables
Fibre Channel (SCSI-FCP and FICON) Host Adapters and Cables
Codes
Fibre Channel Host Adapters Feature Codes
Configuration Rules for I/O Adapter Features
Model 941 Required I/O Enclosures and Device Adapters (Based on Disk Enclosures)
Model 951 Required I/O Enclosures and Device Adapters (Based on Disk Enclosures)
Model 941 Minimum and Maximum Host Adapter Features
Model 951 Minimum and Maximum Host Adapter Features
Processor Memory Features
Feature Codes for Processor Memory
Configuration Rules for Processor Memory
Power Features
Power Cords
Input Voltage
Power Cord Feature Codes
Additional Feature Codes for Top Exit Power
Battery Assemblies
Configuration Rules for Power Features
Required Quantity of Battery Assemblies (Feature 1050) for Expansion Models. the I/O Enclosure Feature Is 1301 and the Extended PLD Feature Is 1055
Other Configuration Features
Extended Power Line Disturbance
Remote Zseries Power Control Feature
Earthquake Resistance Kit
BSMI Certificate (Taiwan)
Shipping Weight Reduction
Chapter 5. Planning Use of Licensed Functions
239X Function Authorization Models (242X Machine Types)
Licensed Function Indicators
Function Indicator
License Scope
Licensed Function Indicators for Model
License Scope for each DS8000 Licensed
Ordering Licensed Functions
Ordering Rules for Licensed Functions
Total Physical Capacity of each Type of Disk Drive Feature
Operating Environment License (239X Model LFA, OEL License, 242X Machine Type)
Feature Codes for the Operating Environment License
Parallel Access Volumes (239X Model LFA, PAV License; 242X Machine Type)
Feature Codes for Parallel Access Volume
Operating Environment License Feature Codes
IBM Hyperpav (242X Model PAV and 239X Model LFA, PAV License)
Feature Code for IBM Hyperpav
IBM System Storage Easy Tier
Parallel Access Volume (PAV) Feature Codes
Point-In-Time Copy Function (239X Model LFA, PTC License) and Flashcopy SE Model SE Function (239X Model LFA, SE License)
Feature Codes for Point-In-Time Copy
Feature Codes for Flashcopy SE
Point-In-Time Copy (PTC) Feature Codes
Flashcopy SE Feature Codes
Remote Mirror and Copy Functions (242X Model RMC and 239X Model LFA)
Feature Codes for Remote Mirror and Copy
Feature Codes for I/O Priority Manager
Remote Mirror and Copy (RMC) Feature Codes
Z/Os Licensed Features
Remote Mirror for Z/Os (242X Model RMZ and 239X Model LFA, RMZ License)
I/O Priority Manager Feature Codes
Feature Codes for Z/Os Metro/Global Mirror Incremental Resync (RMZ Resync)
Z/Os Distributed Data Backup
Remote Mirror for System Z (RMZ) Feature
Z/Os Metro/Global Mirror Incremental Resync (RMZ Resync) for System Z Feature Codes
Thin Provisioning LIC Key Feature
License Z/Os Distributed Data Backup
License Function Indicators for the Thin
Chapter 6. Meeting DS8000 Series Delivery and Installation Requirements
Delivery Requirements
Receiving Delivery
Maximum Tilt for a Packed Unit Is
Packaged Dimensions and Weight for DS8000 Models (All Countries)
Installation Site Requirements
Planning for Floor and Space Requirements
DS8000 with Top Exit Feature Installed (Cable Routing and Top Exit Locations)
Feature Codes for Overhead Cable Option (Top Exit Bracket)
Cable Cutouts for a DS8000 Unit
Cable Cutouts for a DS8800
Measurements for DS8000 Placement with Top Exit Bracket Feature Present
Floor Load Ratings and Required Weight
DS8000 Dimensions and Weights
Earthquake Resistance Kit, as Installed on a
Locations for the Cable Cutouts and Rubber
Dimensions Are in Millimeters (Inches)
Eyebolt Required Dimensions. Dimensions Are
Earthquake Resistance Kit, as Installed on a Nonraised Floor. the Detail Shows Two of the most Common Fasteners that You Could Use
Locations for Fastener Installation
Planning for Power Requirements
DS8000 Input Voltages and Frequencies
Power Consumption and Environmental Information for the DS8000 Series - Models 941 and 94E
Power Consumption and Environmental Information for the DS8000 Series - Models 951 and 95E
Planning for Environmental Requirements
Acoustic Declaration for the DS8000 Series, Including the DS8800
Machine Fan Location
Operating Extremes with the Power on
Optimum Operating Points with the Power on
Optimum Operating Ranges with the Power on
Temperatures and Humidity with the Power off
Temperatures and Humidity While in Storage
Vibration Levels for the DS8700 and DS8800
DS8000 Layouts and Tile Setups for Cooling
Providing a Fire-Suppression System
Considering Safety Issues
Planning for External Management Console Installation
Planning for Network and Communications Requirements
Chapter 7. Planning Your DS8000 Storage Complex Setup
Company Information
Management Console Network Settings
Remote Support Settings
Notification Settings
Power Control Settings
Control Switch Settings
Chapter 8. Planning Data Migration
Comparison of Data Migration Options
Chapter 9. Managing and Activating Licenses
Planning Your Licensed Functions
Activating Licensed Functions
Obtaining Activation Codes
Importing Activation Keys
Adding Activation Keys
Scenarios for Managing Licensing
Adding Storage to Your Machine
Managing a Licensed Feature
Appendix A. Accessibility Features for the DS8000
Appendix B. IBM-Provided DS8000 Equipment and Documents
Installation Components
Customer Components
Service Components
Appendix C. Company Information Work Sheet
Company Information Work Sheet
Appendix D. Management Console Network Settings Work Sheet
Management Console Network Settings Work
Default TCP/IP Address Range Determination
Address Ranges of the Storage Facility Private
Ipv6 Configuration Options
Appendix E. Remote Support Work Sheets
Outbound (Call Home and Dump/Trace Offload) Work Sheet
Outbound (Call Home) Work Sheet
Inbound (Remote Services) Work Sheet
Types of FTP Proxy Servers
Inbound (Remote Services) Work Sheet
Appendix F. Notification Work Sheets
SNMP Trap Notification Work Sheet
Email Notification Work Sheet
SNMP Trap Notification Work Sheet
Appendix G. Power Control Work Sheet
Appendix H. Control Switch Settings Work Sheet
SIM Presentation to Operator Console by
Control Switch Settings Work Sheet
Notices
Trademarks
Electronic Emission Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class a Statement
Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
Taiwan Contact Information
Index
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Introduction and Planning Guide
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