About this guide
This publication provides information that helps you install and initialize IBM
Storwize V5000 Gen2 systems.
Unless otherwise stated, references to 2077–324 are assumed to include 2077–AF3.
References to 2078–324 are assumed to include 2078–AF3. References to 2077–24F
are assumed to include 2077–AFF. References to 2078–24F are assumed to include
2078–AFF.
Who should use this guide
This guide is intended for installers of Storwize V5000 Gen2 systems.
Before configuring your system, ensure that you follow the procedures as listed. Be
sure to gather IP addresses that you will need before you begin the installation.
Library and related publications
Product manuals, other publications, and websites that contain information that is
related to your system are available.
IBM Knowledge Center for Storwize V5000 Gen2
The information collection in the IBM Knowledge Center contains all of the
information that is required to install, configure, and manage the system. The
information collection in the IBM Knowledge Center is updated between product
releases to provide the most current documentation. The information collection is
available at the following website:
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Table 1 lists websites where you can find help, services, and more information.
Table 1. IBM websites for help, services, and information
Website Address
Directory of worldwide contacts http://www.ibm.com/planetwide
Support for Storwize V5000 (2077 or 2078) www.ibm.com/support
Support for IBM System Storage
®
and IBM TotalStorage products www.ibm.com/support
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