Mainframe Configuration - Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V Reference Manual

Mainframe Configuration

After physical installation of the Universal Storage Platform V or VM storage
system has been completed, the user configures the storage system for
mainframe operations with assistance as needed from the Hitachi Data
Systems representative.
Please refer to the following user documents for information and instructions
on configuring your USP V/VM storage system for mainframe operations:
•
The Mainframe Host Attachment and Operations Guide (MK-96RD645)
describes and provides instructions for configuring the USP V/VM for
mainframe operations, including FICON and ESCON attachment, hardware
definition, cache operations, and device operations.
For detailed information on FICON connectivity, FICON/Open intermix
configurations, and supported HBAs, switches, and directors for the USP V
and VM, please contact your Hitachi Data Systems account team.
•
The Storage Navigator User's Guide (MK-96RD621) provides instructions
for installing, configuring, and using Storage Navigator to perform resource
and data management operations on the USP V/VM storage system(s).
•
The Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume Shredder User's Guide (MK-96RD630)
provides instructions for converting single volumes (LVIs) into multiple
smaller volumes to improve data access performance.
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