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DS6000 Series: Concepts and Architecture
8.1 Configuration planning considerations
When installing a DS6000 disk system, various physical requirements need to be addressed
to successfully integrate the DS6000 into your existing environment. These requirements
include:
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The DS6800 requires Licensed Machine Code (LMC) level 5.0.0.0 or later.
򐂰 Appropriate operating environment characteristics such as temperature, humidity,
electrical power, and noise levels.
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A PC, the DS Management Console, to host the DS Management Console (MC). This will
be the focal point for configuration, Copy Services management, and maintenance for the
DS6000 series.
򐂰 Input voltages and frequencies that the DS6000 series power line cords support.
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An Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 310-D Type A 19-inch rack cabinet.
򐂰 Processor memory refers to the amount of memory you want for the processors on your
model. The DS6800 has 4 GB processor memory.
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Licensed functions include both required and optional features such as the operating
environment, Point-in-Time Copy, Remote Mirror and Copy and Parallel Access Volumes.
See 8.3, “DS6000 licensed functions” on page 131, for a in-depth discussion of the
licensed functions.
򐂰 Delivery requirements to receive delivery of the DS6000 at your location.
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Adequate floor space, power, environmentals, network, and communication.
For a complete discussion of these requirements, see the IBM TotalStorage DS6000
Introduction and Planning Guide,
GC26-7679, or visit:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000/index.html
8.2 DS6000 Management Console
A management console is the configuration, service, and management portal for the DS6000
series. A management console is a requirement for a DS6800. The user must provide a
computer to use as the management console or the user can optionally order a computer
from IBM. This computer must meet the following minimum set of hardware and operating
system compatibility requirements:
򐂰 1.4 GHz Pentium® 4
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256 KB cache
򐂰 256 MB Memory
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1 GB disk space for the system management software
򐂰 1 GB work space per managed Integrated RAID Controller (IRC)
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IP Network connectivity to each RAID controller card
You may also want to have:
򐂰 IP network connectivity to an external network to enable call home and remote support
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Serial connectivity to the DS6000