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IBM DS8A10 A01 Introduction And Planning Manual (214 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Storage | Size: 6 MB

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
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

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IBM DS8A10 A01 Introduction And Planning Manual (214 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Overview

Chapter 2. Hardware Features

Chapter 3. Data Management Features

Chapter 4. Physical Configuration

Chapter 5. Licensed Functions

Chapter 6. Delivery and Installation Requirements

Chapter 7. Planning Your Storage Complex Setup

Chapter 8. Planning Data Migration

Chapter 9. Planning for Security

Chapter 10. License Activation and Management

Appendix A. Accessibility Features

Appendix B. Warranty Information

Appendix C. IBM Equipment and Documents

Appendix D. Configuration Worksheets

Appendix E. Compliance Standards

Appendix F. European Union General Data Protection Regulation Considerations

Appendix G. Data Privacy

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