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v Server foundation
– Promotes high availability and high performance by using field-proven Power
servers
– Reduces custom components and design complexity
– Positions the storage system to reap the benefits of server technology
advances
v Operating environment
– Promotes high availability and provides a high-quality base for the storage
system software through a field-proven AIX operating-system kernel
– Provides an operating environment that is optimized for Power servers,
including performance and reliability, availability, and serviceability
– Provides shared processor (SMP) efficiency
– Reduces custom code and design complexity
– Uses Power firmware and software support for networking and service
functions
DS8882F (machine type 533x model 983)
The DS8882F is an entry-level, high-performance storage system that includes only
High Performance Flash Enclosures Gen2.
DS8882F storage system features 6-core processors and is scalable and supports one
High Performance Flash Enclosure Gen2 pair with up to 48 Flash Tier 0, Flash Tier
1, or Flash Tier 2 drives. This modular rack-mountable enterprise storage system
can be integrated into 16U contiguous space of an existing IBM z14 Model ZR1
(z14 Model ZR1), IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper II (z14 Model LR1), or other
standard 19-inch wide rack that conforms to EIA 310D specifications to take
advantage of the DS8880 advanced features while limiting datacenter footprint and
power infrastructure requirements. The modular system contains processor nodes,
an I/O enclosure, High Performance Flash Enclosures Gen2, a management
enclosure (which includes the HMCs, Ethernet Switches, and RPCs), and battery
backup modules to power the DS8882F modules. The HMCs are small form factor
computers.
Note: The standard 19-inch wide rack installation (feature code 0939) supports an
optional 1U keyboard and display (feature code 1765). The 16U contiguous space
requirement does not include space for the optional keyboard and display, but they
are not required to reside contiguously with the DS8882F model 983. However, if
you add the keyboard and display, ensure that you provide adequate space to
accommodate them.
The DS8882F uses 16 Gbps Fibre Channel host adapters that run Fibre Channel
Protocol (FCP), FICON protocol. The High Performance FICON (HPF) feature is
also supported.
The DS8882F supports single-phase power.
For more specifications, see the IBM DS8000 series specifications web
site(www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/ds8000/specifications.html).
The following tables list the hardware components and maximum capacities that
are supported for the DS8882F, depending on the amount of memory that is
available.
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