IBM DS8880 Series, Introduction And Planning Manual

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Summary of changes
DS8000 Version 8, Release 5 introduces the following new features.
Version 8.5
This table provides the current technical changes and enhancement to the IBM
DS8000 as of September 8, 2018. Changed and new information is indicated by a
vertical bar (|) to the left of the change.
Note:
The new system type DS8882F model 983 is covered in a separate
publication. For information on the DS8882F model 983, refer to the DS888F
Introduction and Planning Guide (GC27-9259-00).
Function Description
Safeguarded Copy See “Safeguarded Copy” on page 124 for more
information.
Client-side encryption for transparent
cloud tiering See “Transparent cloud tiering” on page 57 for
more information.
Releasing space on CKD volumes that
use thin provisioning See “Thin provisioning” on page 59 for more
information.
Easy Tier enhancements Easy Tier infrastructure is enhanced to improve
speed and efficiency. See “IBM Easy Tier” on
page 61 for more information about Easy Tier.
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