TotalStorage DS8000

IBM TotalStorage DS8000 User Manual

IBM TotalStorage DS8000

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Figures9
Tables11
About this Guide13
- Conventions Used in this Guide15
- Environmental Notices15
  - Product Recycling15
  - Disposing of Products15
Safety and Environmental Notices15
- Safety Notices15
- Related Information16
- Web Sites22
- How to Send Your Comments23
- Guide26
Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM Totalstorage DS8000 Series27
- DS8000 Models27
- A Base Model (with Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components28
- An Expansion Model (with Front Cover Off) and Its Main Components29
- DS8100 (Model 921)30
- Maximum Configuration for Model 92130
- DS8300 (Models 922 and 9A2)31
- Model Comparison31
- Maximum Configuration for Model31
- DS8000 Physical Footprint32
  - DS8000 Model Comparison Chart32
- DS8000 Physical Footprint. Dimensions Are in Centimeters (Inches)33
- DS8000 Performance Features34
- Interfaces of the DS800034
- DS8000 Hardware Specifics36
- Data Management Features41
- DS8000 Limitations47
- Planning Data Migration48
  - How to Select a Data Migration Method48
Chapter 2. Installing the DS8000 Storage Manager Interface51
- Installing the IBM Totalstorage DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System Using the Graphical Mode52
- Installing the IBM Totalstorage DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode63
- Removing the IBM Totalstorage DS Storage Manager from a Windows Operating System68
- Removing the DS8000 Storage Manager from a Windows Operating System Using the Silent Mode70
- Upgrading the DS Storage Manager on a Windows Operating System Using the Graphical Mode70
- Upgrading the IBM Totalstorage DS Storage Manager on the Windows Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode77
Chapter 3. Installing the IBM Totalstorage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System79
- Installing the IBM Totalstorage DS Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System Using the Graphical Mode79
- Installing the IBM Totalstorage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode89
- Removing the IBM Totalstorage DS Storage Manager from a Linux Operating System96
- Removing the DS8000 Storage Manager from a Linux Operating System Using the Silent Mode97
- Upgrading the IBM Totalstorage DS Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System98
- Upgrading the IBM Totalstorage DS8000 Storage Manager on the Linux Operating System in Unattended (Silent) Mode105
Chapter 4. DS Storage Manager Postinstallation Instructions107
- Internet Browser Support107
- Stop and Start the DS Storage Manager Servers107
  - Stopping and Restarting the DS Storage Manager Servers on a Windows Operating System107
  - Stopping and Restarting the DS Storage Manager Servers on a Linux Operating System108
- Starting the DS Storage Manager Program108
  - Starting the DS8000 Storage Manager on a Windows Operating System108
  - Starting the DS8000 Storage Manager on a Linux Operating System108
- Getting Started with the DS Storage Manager Console109
  - Activating Licenses110
Chapter 5. IBM Totalstorage Management Console113
- Logging Onto the Management Console113
- Logging off the Management Console113
- Changing the Management Console Password114
- Accessing the DS Storage Manager114
Chapter 6. Administering User Accounts117
- Adding User Accounts117
- Modifying User Accounts117
- Removing User Accounts118
- Unlocking a User Account118
- Unlocking an Administrative Password119
Chapter 7. Storage System Logical Partition121
- DS8300 LPAR Implementation121
- Required Hardware Components to Build a Storage Image122
- DS8300 LPAR Resource Allocation122
  - I/O Resources123
  - Processor and Memory Allocation123
- Storage Image Resource Allocation in the Processor Complexes of the DS8300123
  - RIO-G Interconnect Separation124
Chapter 8. Optional Feature Codes for the DS8000125
- Using Parallel Access Volumes for S/390 and Zseries Hosts125
- Copy Services130
- Flashcopy136
  - Reverse Flashcopy Relationships137
  - Flashcopy to Metro Mirror Source Volumes138
- Refreshing Target Volume - Reverse Restore138
- Path Connections142
- Remote Mirror and Copy142
- Z/Os Copy Services150
  - Z/Os Global Mirror150
  - Z/Os Metro/Global Mirror151
Chapter 9. Migrating Data to a Storage Unit153
- How to Select a Data Migration Method153
- Considerations for Replacing Existing Storage154
- Reformatting Open Systems Host Ddms154
- Overview of the Logical Volume Management Software155
- Using Backup and Restore Methods to Migrate Data159
- Migrating Data from an Eserver I5 400 or Iseries Host System to the DS8000160
- Migrating Data from an S/390 or Zseries Host System to the DS8000 Storage Unit160
- Data Migration from a UNIX-Based Host System to a DS8000 Storage Unit161
- Migrating Data from a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003-Based Host System163
- Migrating Data between Storage Units164
  - Moving Workloads When Migrating Data between Storage Units164
  - Offloading Workloads When Migrating Data between Storage Units164
Chapter 10. Disaster Recovery Using Copy Services167
- Performing Failover and Subsequent Failback Operations167
- Using Global Mirror for Disaster Recovery172
Appendix. Troubleshooting179
- Analyzing Generic Alert Traps179
- Analyzing Service Information Messages (Sims) for S/390 and Zseries Systems179
- Understanding Problem Status Designations180
- Managing Product-Specific Alert Traps180
- Obtaining Services for a Storage Unit181
- Analyzing Normal Operation Problems181
  - Managing Informational Messages from the Storage Unit182
  - Managing the Storage Unit Error Messages182
Accessibility185
Notices187
- Terms and Conditions for Downloading and Printing Publications188
- Trademarks189
- Electronic Emission Notices190
Glossary193
Index221

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Brand	IBM
Model	TotalStorage DS8000
Category	Storage
Language	English

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