Configuration Planning Considerations; Ds6000 Management Console - IBM TotalStorage DS6000 Series Redbooks

8.1 Configuration planning considerations

When installing a DS6000 disk system, various physical requirements need to be addressed
to successfully integrate the DS6000 into your existing environment. These requirements
include:
The DS6800 requires Licensed Machine Code (LMC) level 5.0.0.0 or later.
Appropriate operating environment characteristics such as temperature, humidity,
electrical power, and noise levels.
A PC, the DS Management Console, to host the DS Management Console (MC). This will
be the focal point for configuration, Copy Services management, and maintenance for the
DS6000 series.
Input voltages and frequencies that the DS6000 series power line cords support.
An Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 310-D Type A 19-inch rack cabinet.
Processor memory refers to the amount of memory you want for the processors on your
model. The DS6800 has 4 GB processor memory.
Licensed functions include both required and optional features such as the operating
environment, Point-in-Time Copy, Remote Mirror and Copy and Parallel Access Volumes.
See 8.3, "DS6000 licensed functions" on page 131, for a in-depth discussion of the
licensed functions.
Delivery requirements to receive delivery of the DS6000 at your location.
Adequate floor space, power, environmentals, network, and communication.
For a complete discussion of these requirements, see the IBM TotalStorage DS6000
Introduction and Planning Guide, GC26-7679, or visit:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000/index.html

8.2 DS6000 Management Console

A management console is the configuration, service, and management portal for the DS6000
series. A management console is a requirement for a DS6800. The user must provide a
computer to use as the management console or the user can optionally order a computer
from IBM. This computer must meet the following minimum set of hardware and operating
system compatibility requirements:
1.4 GHz Pentium® 4
256 KB cache
256 MB Memory
1 GB disk space for the system management software
1 GB work space per managed Integrated RAID Controller (IRC)
IP Network connectivity to each RAID controller card
You may also want to have:
IP network connectivity to an external network to enable call home and remote support
Serial connectivity to the DS6000
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