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Summarization of Contents
Preface
Document Purpose
Describes the document's objective, scope, and target audience.
Intended Audience
Identifies the intended readers of the product guide.
Related Documentation
Lists other relevant EMC publications for VMAX3 arrays.
Revision History
Document Revision Details
Details changes and new content introduced in each document revision.
Chapter 1: VMAX3 with HYPERMAX OS
Introduction to VMAX3 with HYPERMAX OS
Overview of VMAX3 family storage arrays, architecture, and key features.
VMAX3 Family 100K, 200K, 400K Arrays
Details the models, configurations, and physical specifications of VMAX3 arrays.
HYPERMAX OS Features Overview
Highlights new features, emulations, container applications, and management.
Data Protection and Integrity
Explains features like Data at Rest Encryption, data erasure, and CRC checks.
Chapter 2: Management Interfaces
Management Interface Versions
Lists supported management software versions for HYPERMAX OS.
Unisphere for VMAX
Describes the web-based application for provisioning, managing, and monitoring arrays.
Unisphere 360
On-premise solution providing single-window visibility across arrays.
Solutions Enabler
Provides a command-line interface (SYMCLI) for storage management.
Mainframe Enablers
Software components for monitoring and managing arrays in mainframe environments.
Geographically Dispersed Disaster Restart (GDDR)
Automates business recovery following outages and disasters.
SMI-S Provider
Standard interface for storage management interoperability.
VASA Provider
Informs vCenter about VMAX storage configuration and protection.
eNAS Management Interface
Manages eNAS block and file storage via Unisphere File Dashboard.
ViPR Suite
Storage automation and management across multi-vendor storage.
vStorage APIs for Array Integration
Optimizes server performance by offloading VM operations to arrays.
SRDF Adapter for VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager
Extends disaster restart management for SRDF topologies.
SRDF/Cluster Enabler
Extends failover cluster functionality for Microsoft Failover Clusters.
EMC Product Suite for z/TPF
Monitors and manages arrays from a z/TPF host.
SRDF/TimeFinder Manager for IBM i
Host-based utilities for IBM i interface to SRDF/TimeFinder.
AppSync
SLA-driven approach for protecting, restoring, and cloning applications.
Chapter 3: Open Systems Features
HYPERMAX OS Support for Open Systems
Details FBA device emulations and scalability limits for open systems.
Backup and Restore to External Arrays
Explains ProtectPoint integration with EMC Data Domain for backups.
VMware Virtual Volumes (VVols)
New storage object simplifying VM management and provisioning.
Chapter 4: Mainframe Features
HYPERMAX OS Support for Mainframe
Details mainframe support for CKD, FICON connectivity, and emulations.
IBM z Systems Functionality Support
Lists supported IBM z Systems enhancements for VMAX arrays.
IBM 2107 Support
Explains array emulation and serial number compatibility with IBM 2107.
Logical Control Unit Capabilities
Lists maximum values for Logical Control Units (LCUs) and paths.
Disk Drive Emulations
Describes data recording formats for mainframe hosts like ECKD.
Cascading Configurations
Enhances FICON connectivity using switch-to-switch extensions.
Chapter 5: Provisioning
Thin Provisioning
Improves capacity utilization and simplifies storage management.
Open Systems Provisioning
Covers host I/O limits, auto-provisioning groups, and masking views.
Mainframe-Specific Provisioning
Details Thin Pool Capacity (THN) Monitor for mainframe environments.
Chapter 6: Storage Tiering
Fully Automated Storage Tiering (FAST)
Automated management of array disk resources for thin devices.
Service Levels
Pre-configured definitions to meet workload performance needs.
FAST/SRDF Coordination
Integrates FAST and SRDF for optimized workload profiles.
FAST/TimeFinder Management
Manages TimeFinder snapshots for performance objectives.
External Provisioning with FAST.X
Uses qualified storage platforms as physical space for VMAX3.
Chapter 7: Native Local Replication with TimeFinder
About TimeFinder
Delivers point-in-time copies for backups, DR, and data refreshes.
Mainframe SnapVX and zDP
Mainframe software for logical data corruption recovery.
Chapter 8: Remote Replication Solutions
Native Remote Replication with SRDF
Array-based DR, parallel processing, and data migration solutions.
SRDF/Metro
Provides R/W access to R1/R2 devices for consistent copies.
RecoverPoint
Comprehensive data protection for integrity and point-in-time recovery.
Remote Replication using eNAS
Failover or move virtual Data Movers from source to destination eNAS.
Chapter 9: Blended Local and Remote Replication
SRDF and TimeFinder Integration
Combines local and remote replication for disaster recovery.
Chapter 10: Data Migration
Overview of Data Migration
Describes the one-time movement of data from a source to a target.
Data Migration Solutions for Open Systems Environments
Details Non-Disruptive Migration, Open Replicator, and PowerPath.
Data Migration Solutions for Mainframe Environments
Covers z/OS Migrator for volume and dataset migration.
Appendix A: Mainframe Error Reporting
Error Reporting to Mainframe Host
Detects and reports error types to the mainframe host.
SIM Severity Reporting
Filters SIM severity alerts reported to the MVS console.
Appendix B: Licensing
eLicensing
Uses electronic licenses for arrays running HYPERMAX OS.
Capacity Measurements
Defines license scope based on license capacity type.
Open Systems Licenses
Details available licenses for open system environments.
Individual Licenses
Lists licenses available individually, not part of suites.
Ecosystem Licenses
Identifies licenses not applicable to arrays.
Mainframe Licenses
Details licenses available in mainframe environments.
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