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IBM TotalStorage
DS300 and DS400
Best Practices Guide
SAN management
options
Recommended
configurations
Software and
hardware
installation details
This IBM Redbook represents a compilation of best practices
for configuring the IBM TotalStorage DS300 (iSCSI) and
DS400 (Fibre). These workgroup storage subsystems for
IBM
Eserver
xSeries and BladeCenter servers are
designed to provide an exceptional solution for workgroup
storage applications such as file, print and Web serving, as
well as, remote boot storage for diskless servers.
The redbook provides a conceptual framework for
understanding the DS300 and DS400 in a Storage Area
Network and includes recommendations, hints, and tips for
the physical installation, cabling, and zoning. It shows:
Supported configurations
Proper use of the software and hardware initiators
Array and Logical drive configurations to support
maximum throughput
DSM and MPIO usage
Understanding failover and failback
Best practices with installation (i.e., FC switches,
BladeCenters, Ethernet switches)
Single to dual upgrade
This book is intended for IBM technical professionals,
Business Partners, and customers responsible for the
planning, deployment, and maintenance of IBM TotalStorage
DS300/DS400 products.
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