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IBM DS8000 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION User Manual (250 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Storage
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Figures
9
Tables
11
About this Guide
13
Environmental Notices
15
Product Recycling and Disposal
15
Battery Return Program
16
Notices and Publication Information
15
Safety Notices
15
Conventions Used in this Guide
17
Related Information
18
DS8000 Series Library
18
Other IBM Publications
19
Ordering IBM Publications
24
Web Sites
24
How to Send Your Comments
25
Summary of Changes for
27
DS8000 User's Guide
27
Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM System Storage DS8000 Series
29
Overview of the DS8000 Series Models
29
A Base Model (with Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components
30
An Expansion Model (with Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components
31
DS8100 (Model 921 and Model 931)
32
Maximum Configuration for Model 921 or
32
DS8300 (Models 922, 932, 9A2, and 9B2)
33
With Two Expansion Models
33
Model Comparison
34
Configuration for Model 922, 932, 9A2, or 9B2
34
DS8000 Physical Footprint
36
Model 931
36
DS8000 Physical Footprint. Dimensions Are in Centimeters (Inches)
37
DS8000 Series Performance Features
38
DS8000 Interfaces
39
IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager
39
The DS Command-Line Interface
40
DS Open Application Programming Interface
41
IBM Totalstorage Productivity Center for Disk
41
IBM Totalstorage Productivity Center for Replication
42
DS8000 Hardware Specifics
43
Storage Unit Structure
43
Host Attachment Overview
44
Processor Memory
47
Overview of DS8000 Power Controls
47
Powering a Storage Unit on and off (Real-Time Only)
48
Unit Emergency Power off (UEPO) Switch
48
Rack Operator Panel
49
Data Management Features
49
RAID Implementation
49
Arrays Across Loops
51
Storage System Logical Partitions
51
IBM System Storage Resiliency Family
51
Comparison of Licensed Functions
57
Parallel Access Volumes and IBM Hyperpav
58
CKD Extended Address Volumes - 3390 Model a
58
DS8000 Series Limitations
59
Planning Data Migration
60
Logical Configuration Overview
60
Logical Configuration Sequence
62
Chapter 2. Installing the Simulated DS8000 Storage Manager Interface
63
Installing the DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System Using the Graphical Mode
64
Installing the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System Using Unattended (Silent) Mode
71
Removing the DS Storage Manager from a Windows Operating System
78
Removing the DS Storage Manager from a Windows Operating System Using the Unattended (Silent) Mode
79
Upgrading the DS Storage Manager on a Windows Operating System Using the Graphical Mode
79
Upgrading the DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System Using Unattended (Silent) Mode
84
Chapter 3. Installing the Simulated IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System
85
Installing the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System Using the Graphical Mode
85
Installing the IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode
91
Removing the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager from a Linux Operating System
98
Removing the DS8000 Storage Manager from a Linux Operating System Using the Unattended (Silent) Mode
99
Upgrading the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System
99
Upgrading the IBM System Storage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode
104
Chapter 4. DS Storage Manager Postinstallation Instructions
107
Internet Browser Support
107
Stop and Start the DS Storage Manager Servers
108
Stopping and Starting the DS Storage Manager Servers on a Windows Operating System
108
Stopping and Starting the DS Storage Manager Servers on a Linux Operating System
108
Starting the DS Storage Manager Program
109
Starting the DS Storage Manager on a Windows Operating System
109
Starting the DS8000 Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System
110
Getting Started with the DS Storage Manager
110
Activating Licensed Functions
111
Chapter 5. IBM System Storage Management Console
115
Logging Onto the Management Console
115
Logging off the Management Console
116
Changing the Management Console Password
116
Accessing the DS Storage Manager
116
Dual Hardware Management Consoles
117
Internet Protocol Conventions for Ipv4 and Ipv6
117
Chapter 6. Administering User Accounts
119
User Groups
119
Adding User Accounts
121
Modifying User Accounts
122
Removing User Accounts
122
Unlocking a User Account
123
Unlocking an Administrative Password
123
Chapter 7. Storage System Logical Partition Overview
125
DS8300 LPAR Implementation
125
Variable Logical Partition Implementation
126
DS8300 Default LPAR Resource Allocation
126
Required Hardware Components to Build a Storage Image
127
I/O Resources
127
Storage Image Resource Allocation in the Processor Complexes of the DS8300
127
Processor and Memory Allocation
128
RIO-G Interconnect Separation
128
Chapter 8. Optional Feature Codes for the DS8000
129
Using Parallel Access Volumes for System Z and S/390 Hosts
129
Parallel Access Volumes
130
PAV Requirements for the DS8000
130
Overview of the Input/Output Configuration Program for the DS8000
131
Guidelines for Defining the Logical Control Unit for the DS8000
133
Reconfiguring an LCU with Larger Capacity 3390 Volumes
134
Increasing the Number of 3390S Formatted Within an LCU
134
IBM DS8000 Copy Services Functions
135
Flashcopy
136
Refreshing Target Volume - Reverse Restore
138
Flashcopy to Metro Mirror Source Volumes
138
Remote Mirror and Copy
140
Metro/Global Mirror
146
Metro/Global Mirror Volume Configuration
148
Metro/Global Mirror Configuration
149
Metro/Global Mirror Configuration with Master and Subordinate Storage Units
149
Forming Consistency Groups According to
152
Incremental Resynchronization Implementation
154
Path Connections
157
Copy Services for System Z and S/390 Hosts
158
Consistency Groups
158
Failover and Failback Operations
160
Copy Services Functions Across a 2105 and 2107/242X
161
Copy Services Functions with I5/Os
161
Adding a Copy Services 2105 Domain to a Storage Complex
163
Creating a Metro Mirror Volume Pair between a 2107 /242X and a 2105
164
Creating Remote Flashcopy Transactions
166
Chapter 9. Migrating Data to a Storage Unit
169
How to Select a Data Migration Method
169
Considerations for Replacing Existing Storage
170
Reformatting Disk Drive Modules on Open Systems
170
Overview of the Logical Volume Management Software
171
Copying a Complete Logical Volume
171
Using Mirroring to Migrate Data
172
Using the Migratepv Command
173
Using the Direct Copy Method
174
Using Backup and Restore Methods to Migrate Data
175
Migrating Data from an IBM System I Host System to the DS8000
175
Migrating Data from an IBM System Z Host System to the DS8000 Storage Unit
176
Data Migration from a UNIX-Based Host System to a DS8000 Storage Unit
177
Migrating Data to a DS8000 Storage Unit Using Volume Management Methods
178
Migrating Data Using the Direct Copy Method
179
Migrating Data Using Backup and Restore Methods
179
Migrating Data from a Windows Host System
179
Migrating Data between Storage Units
179
Moving Workloads When Migrating Data between Storage Units
180
Offloading Workloads When Migrating Data between Storage Units
180
Chapter 10. Disaster Recovery Using Copy Services
181
Performing Failover and Failback Operations (Without Global Mirror)
182
Moving Production to Site B after Planned Outages (Failover)
182
Returning Production to Local Site after Planned Outages
184
Moving Production to Site B after Unplanned Outages (Failover)
186
Appendix. Troubleshooting and Analyzing Problems
187
Understanding Problem Status Designations
197
Obtaining Services for a Storage Unit
198
Analyzing Normal Operation Problems
199
Accessibility
203
Notices
205
Terms and Conditions
206
Trademarks
207
Electronic Emission Notices
208
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
208
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
209
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
209
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class a Statement
210
Korean Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) Statement
211
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
211
Taiwan Contact Information
211
Glossary
213
Index
243
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IBM DS8000 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Introduction And Planning Manual (214 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 6 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Book
7
Conventions and Terminology
7
Publications and Related Information
7
Who Should Use this Book
7
Related Websites
10
Summary of Changes
13
Chapter 1. Overview
15
Machine Types
16
Hardware
16
DS8A00 Model A01 Configuration
18
DS8A00 Model A05 and E05 Configuration
18
Capacity Limits
19
I/O Enclosures
19
Processor Nodes
20
Management Console
20
Ethernet Switches
20
Power
20
Functional Overview
21
Functions
23
Updating Code Levels
23
Logical Configuration
24
Logical Configuration with DS8000 Storage Management GUI
24
Logical Configuration with DS CLI
25
RAID Implementation
27
RAID 6 Overview
28
RAID 10 Overview
28
Logical Subsystems
28
Allocation Methods
29
Management Interfaces
30
DS8000 Storage Management GUI
30
DS Command-Line Interface
30
Restful API
31
IBM Spectrum Control
31
IBM Copy Services Manager
31
Supported Web Browsers
32
Chapter 2. Hardware Features
35
Management Console
64
Hardware Specifics
65
Storage System Structure
65
Flash Drives
65
Drive Maintenance Policy
66
Host Attachment Overview
66
Host Adapter Intermix Support
66
Open-Systems Host Attachment with Fibre Channel Adapters
67
I/O Load Balancing
68
Storage Consolidation
69
Count Key Data
69
Fixed Block
69
T10 DIF Support
69
Logical Volumes
70
Allocation, Deletion, and Modification of Volumes
70
LUN Calculation
71
Extended Address Volumes for CKD
72
Quick Initialization
72
Chapter 3. Data Management Features
75
Transparent Cloud Tiering
75
Dynamic Volume Expansion
76
Count Key Data and Fixed Block Volume Deletion Prevention
77
Thin Provisioning
77
ESE Capacity Controls for Thin Provisioning
78
IBM Easy Tier
79
Vmware Vstorage API for Array Integration Support
81
Performance for IBM Z
82
Copy Services
83
Point-In-Time Copy (Flashcopy)
85
Remote Mirror and Copy
87
Disaster Recovery through Copy Services
90
Resource Groups for Copy Services Scope Limiting
91
Comparison of Copy Services Features
93
Securing Data
93
Chapter 4. Physical Configuration
95
Configuration Controls
95
Determining Physical Configuration Features
95
Selecting Storage Features
96
Storage Enclosures and Drives
96
Storage-Enclosure Fillers
97
Configuration Rules for Storage Features
97
Raw and Usable Capacity
98
Selecting I/O Adapter Features
100
I/O Enclosures
100
Feature Codes for I/O Cables
100
Fibre Channel Host Adapters and Cables
101
Feature Codes for Fibre Channel Host Adapters
101
Feature Codes for Fibre Channel Cables
102
Zhyperlink Adapters and Cables
104
Transparent Cloud Tiering Adapters
105
Flash RAID Adapters
105
Selecting Processor Node Features
106
Processor Licenses
106
Selecting Processor Memory Features
106
System Memory
106
Selecting Power Features
107
Power Cords
107
Feature Codes for Power Cords
107
Configuration Rules for Power Features
108
Selecting Other Configuration Features
109
BSMI Certificate (Taiwan)
109
Chapter 5. Licensed Functions
111
Licensed Function Indicators
111
License Scope
111
Ordering Licensed Functions
112
About this Task
112
Rules for Ordering Licensed Functions
112
Base Function License
113
Encryption Authorization
114
IBM Easy Tier
114
Operating Environment License
115
Thin Provisioning
115
Z-Synergy Services License
115
High Performance FICON for Z Systems
116
IBM Hyperpav
116
Parallel Access Volumes
116
Z/Os Distributed Data Backup
117
Zhyperlink
117
IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security
117
Transparent Cloud Tiering
117
Copy Services License
118
Remote Mirror and Copy Functions
119
Flashcopy Function (Point-In-Time Copy)
119
Safeguarded Copy
119
Local Data-At-Rest Encryption License
120
Chapter 6. Delivery and Installation Requirements
121
Delivery Requirements
121
Acclimation
121
Shipment Weights and Dimensions
122
Receiving Delivery
122
Before You Begin
122
Installation Site Requirements
123
Planning for Floor and Space Requirements
123
Installing on Raised or Nonraised Floors
124
Accommodating Cables
128
Meeting Floor Load Requirements
131
Calculating Space Requirements
133
Dimensions and Weight of Individual Models
133
Service Clearance Requirements
134
Earthquake Resistance Kit Installation Preparation
135
Planning for Power Requirements
143
Power Outlet Requirements
144
Input Voltage Requirements
144
Power Connector Requirements
145
Power Consumption and Environmental Information
146
Planning for Environmental Requirements
148
Fans and Air Intake Areas
148
Operating Environment Requirements
148
Corrosive Gasses and Particulates
150
Contamination Information
151
Cooling the Storage Complex
152
Planning for Safety
153
Providing a Fire-Suppression System
154
Planning for Network and Communications Requirements
154
Chapter 7. Planning Your Storage Complex Setup
157
Company Information
157
Management Console Network Settings
157
Remote Support Settings
158
Notification Settings
158
Control Switch Settings
159
Chapter 8. Planning Data Migration
161
Selecting a Data Migration Method
161
Chapter 9. Planning for Security
163
Encryption
163
Encryption-Key Servers
163
Key Lifecycle Managers
164
Planning for Full-Disk Encryption Activation
164
User Accounts and Passwords
165
User Accounts
165
Service Accounts
166
About this Task
166
Planning for NIST SP 800-131A Security Conformance
167
Remote Authentication
168
Chapter 10. License Activation and Management
171
Planning Your Licensed Functions
171
Activation of Licensed Functions
172
Activating Licensed Functions
172
Scenarios for Managing Licensing
173
Adding Storage to Your Machine
173
Managing a Licensed Feature
174
Appendix A. Accessibility Features
175
Keyboard Navigation
175
Appendix B. Warranty Information
177
Appendix C. IBM Equipment and Documents
179
Installation Components
179
Customer Components
180
Service Components
180
Appendix D. Configuration Worksheets
181
Appendix E. Compliance Standards
183
Appendix F. European Union General Data Protection Regulation Considerations
185
Appendix G. Data Privacy
187
Notices
189
Trademarks
190
Homologation Statement
190
Safety and Environmental Notices
190
Safety Notices and Labels
190
Caution Notices
191
Danger Notices
197
Vendor-Specific Uninterruptible Power Supply Safety Statements
201
General Caution Statements
201
Environmental Notices
202
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
203
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice
204
United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
206
Index
207
IBM DS8000 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION User Manual (80 pages)
Storage Replication Adapter
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Adapter
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
About this Guide
7
Conventions Used in this Guide
7
Related Information and Publications
7
Who Should Use this Guide
7
Getting Information, Help, and Service
8
Ordering Publications
8
Sending or Posting Your Comments
8
Chapter 1. Introduction
11
Concept Diagram
11
IBM DS8000 Storage Replication Adapter and Vmware SRM Disaster Recovery
11
System Requirements
12
Chapter 2. Preparation
13
Preparing the DS8000 Software Environment
13
Verify the Mirroring Configuration
13
Verifying the Vmware Vcenter SRM Installation
14
Site Recovery Icon on the Vsphere Client
15
Chapter 3. Installation
17
Installing the SRA Software
17
The Welcome Panel
18
The License Agreement
18
The Ready to Install Panel
19
Updating Component Registration Status Panel
20
Installshield Wizard Completed Panel
20
Uninstalling the SRA Software
21
Preparing to Install Panel
21
Welcome Panel
22
Program Maintenance Panel
22
Remove the Program Panel
23
Removing Progress Panel
24
Installshield Wizard Complete Panel
24
Chapter 4. Configuration
27
Configuration Utility Panel
27
Configuration of DS8000 Remote Copy for SRA
28
Setting up Preconfigured Environments for DS8000 Remote Copy for SRA
28
Preconfigured Metro Mirror Scenario
29
Preconfigured Global Mirror Scenario
29
Setting up Non-Preconfigured Environments for DS8000 Remote Copy for SRA
30
SRA Configuration for Metro Mirror and Global Mirror
30
Configuration Utility Window
31
Setting up Preconfigured Environments for Metro Mirror and Global Mirror
32
Pre-Configured Option
32
Setting up Non-Preconfigured Environments for Metro Mirror and Global Mirror
33
Non-Preconfigured Option
33
SRA Configuration for M-N Metro Mirror
34
Non-Preconfigured Environment
34
Adding Array Managers for M-N Metro Mirror
36
Adding the Protected Site in the First Position, and the Recovery Site in the Second Position
37
SRA Configuration for Metro-Global Mirror
38
Commands to Register or Unregister Intermediate DS8000
38
Adding an Additional Protected Site to the First
38
Setting up Non-Preconfigured Environments for Metro-Global Mirror
39
SRA Configurations for Metro-Global Mirror
40
SRA Configuration for Master Subordinate Ds8000S
41
Commands to Register or Unregister Subordinate DS8000
41
Setting up Preconfigured Environments for Master Subordinate DS8000
42
Setting up Non-Preconfigured Environments for Master Subordinate DS8000
43
Subordinate Storage Configuration
43
Subordinate Storage Configuration in a
44
Vmware SRM/IBM DS8000 SRA and Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for Replication Coexistence
45
TPC-R Warning Message
46
Metro Mirror Failover/Failback with Practice
47
Metro Mirror Failover/Failback with Practice - Persistent Option Selected
47
Global Mirror Failover/Failback with Practice
48
Setting User Privileges for SRA Configurations
49
Preconfigured Environment
49
Non-Preconfigured Environment
49
Global Mirror Failover/Failback with Practice - Persistent Option Selected
49
Chapter 5. Usage
51
Creating the Target Volumes and Metro/Global Mirror Relationships
51
Adding Array Manager to Vmware Site Recovery Manager
51
Vmware Virtual Center Server Home Page
52
Site Recovery Option on the Home Window
53
Entering the Remote Virtual Center User Name and Password
53
Summary Tab in the Inventory Window
54
Array Managers Option in the Inventory Window
54
IBM System DS8000 Adapter as SRA Type
55
Array Manager Information
56
Add Array Manager Successfully
57
Array Manager Information for the Remote
57
Filtering Volumes by Name
58
Running a Test Procedure
60
Running the Test Procedure on a Preconfigured Environment
60
Configure Name Filter Parameter
60
Running the Test Procedure on a Non-Preconfigured Environment
61
Running a Reprotect Procedure
61
Running a Failover Procedure
62
Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2016
63
Chapter 6. Best Practices
63
Managing Datastores and Consistency Groups
63
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
65
Discoverarrays Failures
65
Discoverdevices Failures
65
Unable to Update Array Manager
65
Test Failures
66
Device Cannot be Matched to a Remote Peer
66
Recovery Failures
67
VMFS Volume Cannot be Found" Failures
67
Reprotect Failures
68
Incomplete Recovery
68
Managing SRM Procedures
69
Using the SRA Check Tool
69
Checking the SRA Initial Configuration
70
The Check Configuration Tool Configuration Pane
70
Troubleshooting SRM Operation Errors
71
The SRA Check Tool Troubleshooting Setting
71
Collect Log Files
72
Notices
73
Trademarks
74
Index
77
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