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IBM DS8880 Version 8 Release 5 Introduction and Planning Guide IBM GC27-8525-16 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety and environmental notices” on page 213 and “Notices” on page 211. This edition applies to version 8, release 5 of IBM DS8000 and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This edition replaces GC27-8525-15. © Copyright IBM Corporation 2004, 2018. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents About this book ........... v Chapter 3. Data management features 57 Who should use this book .......... v Transparent cloud tiering .......... 57 Conventions and terminology ........ v Dynamic volume expansion ......... 59 Publications and related information ...... v Count key data and fixed block volume deletion IBM Publications Center .......... ix prevention............... 59 Sending comments ............ x Thin provisioning ............ 59 Extent Space Efficient (ESE) capacity controls for Summary of changes......... xi thin provisioning ........... 60 IBM Easy Tier ............. 61 Chapter 1. Overview ......... 1 VMware vStorage API for Array Integration support 64 Performance for IBM Z .......... 66 Machine types overview .......... 4 Copy Services ............. 67 Hardware ............... 5 Disaster recovery through Copy Services ... 76 System types ............. 6 Resource groups for Copy Services scope limiting 77 Storage enclosures ........... 21 Comparison of Copy Services features ..... 79 Management console .......... 22 I/O Priority Manager ........... 80 Ethernet switches ........... 22 Securing data.............. 81 Processor nodes ............ 22 I/O enclosures ............ 22 Power ............... 23 Chapter 4. Planning the physical Functional overview ........... 23 configuration ............ 83 Logical configuration ........... 27 Configuration controls........... 83 Logical configuration with DS8000 Storage Determining physical configuration features ... 83 Management GUI ........... 27 Management console features ........ 84 Logical configuration with DS CLI...... 29 Primary and secondary management consoles .. 84 RAID implementation .......... 31 Configuration rules for management consoles .. 85 Logical subsystems ........... 33 Storage features ............. 85 Allocation methods ........... 33 Storage enclosures and drives ....... 85 Management interfaces .......... 35 Storage-enclosure fillers ......... 88 DS8000 Storage Management GUI ...... 35 Device adapters and flash RAID adapters ... 89 DS command-line interface ........ 35 Drive cables ............. 89 DS Open Application Programming Interface .. 36 Configuration rules for storage features .... 91 RESTful API ............. 36 Physical and effective capacity ....... 93 IBM Spectrum Control.......... 37 I/O adapter features ........... 98 IBM Copy Services Manager........ 37 I/O enclosures ............ 99 DS8000 Storage Management GUI supported web Fibre Channel (SCSI-FCP and FICON) host browsers ............... 38 adapters and cables........... 99 zHyperLink adapters and cables ...... 101 Chapter 2. Hardware features ..... 41 Feature codes for Transparent cloud tiering Storage complexes ............ 46 adapters .............. 102 Management console ........... 46 Feature codes for flash RAID adapters .... 102 Hardware specifics ............ 46 Configuration rules for I/O adapter features 103 Storage system structure ......... 46 Processor complex features ......... 108 Disk drives and flash drives ........ 47 Feature codes for processor licenses ..... 109 Drive maintenance policy......... 47 Processor memory features ......... 109 Host attachment overview ........ 48 Feature codes for system memory ..... 109 I/O load balancing ............ 50 Power features ............. 110 Storage consolidation ........... 50 Power cords............. 110 Count key data ............. 51 Input voltage ............ 112 Fixed block .............. 51 Direct-current uninterruptible-power supply .. 112 T10 DIF support ............ 51 Configuration rules for power features .... 113 Logical volumes ............. 52 Other configuration features ........ 113 Allocation, deletion, and modification of volumes 52 Extended power line disturbance ...... 113 LUN calculation ............. 53 BSMI certificate (Taiwan) ........ 113 Extended address volumes for CKD ...... 54 Shipping weight reduction ........ 114 Quick initialization ............ 55 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004, 2018 iii Chapter 5. Planning use of licensed Planning for encryption-key servers ..... 183 functions ............. 115 Planning for key lifecycle managers ..... 184 Licensed function indicators ........ 115 Planning for full-disk encryption activation .. 185 License scope ............. 115 Planning for user accounts and passwords ... 185 Ordering licensed functions......... 116 Managing secure user accounts ...... 185 Rules for ordering licensed functions ..... 117 Managing secure service accounts ..... 186 Base Function license ........... 118 Planning for NIST SP 800-131A security Database Protection .......... 119 conformance.............. 186 Encryption Authorization ........ 119 IBM Easy Tier ............ 120 Chapter 10. License activation and I/O Priority Manager ......... 120 management............ 189 Operating environment license ...... 120 Planning your licensed functions ....... 189 Thin provisioning ........... 120 Activation of licensed functions ....... 190 z-synergy Services license ......... 121 Activating licensed functions ....... 190 High Performance FICON for z Systems ... 121 Scenarios for managing licensing ....... 191 IBM HyperPAV............ 122 Adding storage to your machine ...... 191 Parallel Access Volumes ......... 122 Managing a licensed feature ....... 192 Transparent cloud tiering ........ 122 z/OS Distributed Data Backup ...... 122 Appendix A. Accessibility features 193 zHyperLink ............. 123 Copy Services license........... 123 Appendix B. Warranty information 195 Remote mirror and copy functions ..... 124 FlashCopy function (point-in-time copy) ... 124 | Safeguarded Copy........... 124 Appendix C. IBM equipment and z/OS Global Mirror .......... 125 documents ............ 197 z/OS Metro/Global Mirror Incremental Resync 125 Installation components .......... 197 Copy Services Manager on the Hardware Customer components .......... 198 Management Console license ........ 125 Service components ........... 198 Chapter 6. Delivery and installation Appendix D. DS8870 to DS8880 model requirements ........... 127 conversion ............ 199 Delivery requirements .......... 127 DS8870 to DS8880 model conversion summary .. 199 Acclimation ............. 127 Checking your preparations ........ 201 Shipment weights and dimensions ..... 128 Removing data, configuration, and encryption .. 202 Receiving delivery........... 129 Completing post-conversion tasks ...... 202 Installation site requirements ........ 130 Planning for floor and space requirements... 131 Appendix E. New features for models Planning for power requirements...... 155 980, 981, 982, 98B, 98E, and 98F ... 205 Planning for environmental requirements ... 163 Support for High Performance Flash Enclosures Planning for safety .......... 169 Gen2 ................ 205 Planning for network and communications zHyperLink .............. 206 requirements ............ 169 Transparent cloud tiering adapters ...... 207 Chapter 7. Planning your storage | Appendix F. Customization complex setup ........... 173 | worksheets ............ 209 Company information .......... 173 Management console network settings ..... 173 Remote support settings .......... 174 Notices .............. 211 Notification settings ........... 175 Trademarks .............. 212 Power control settings .......... 175 Homologation statement ......... 213 Control switch settings .......... 175 Safety and environmental notices....... 213 Safety notices and labels......... 213 Chapter 8. Planning data migration 179 Environmental notices ......... 222 Electromagnetic compatibility notices .... 222 Selecting a data migration method ...... 180 Chapter 9. Planning for security ... 183 Index ............... 227 Planning for data encryption ........ 183 iv DS8880 Introduction and Planning Guide About this book This book describes how to plan for a new installation of DS8880. It includes information about planning requirements and considerations, customization guidance, and configuration worksheets. Who should use this book This book is intended for personnel that are involved in planning. Such personnel include IT facilities managers, individuals responsible for power, cooling, wiring, network, and general site environmental planning and setup. Conventions and terminology Different typefaces are used in this guide to show emphasis, and various notices are used to highlight key information. The following typefaces are used to show emphasis: Typeface Description Bold Text in bold represents menu items. bold monospace Text in bold monospace represents command names. Italics Text in italics is used to emphasize a word. In command syntax, it is used for variables for which you supply actual values, such as a default directory or the name of a system. Monospace Text in monospace identifies the data or commands that you type, samples of command output, examples of program code or messages from the system, or names of command flags, parameters, arguments, and name-value pairs.