IBM XIV Gen3 Series, Planning Manual

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- “Rack configuration features” on page 12
- “Data and interface module features” on page 18
- “Solid-state drive caching features” on page 20
- “Ruggedized rack feature” on page 21
- “Rear-door heat exchanger feature” on page 22
– Planning for delivery requirements (see all of Chapter 5, “Planning for
delivery and relocation requirements,” on page 25).
– Planning for installation site requirements. See the following subsections:
- “Floor-load requirements” on page 30
- “Rack dimensions and service clearance requirements” on page 31
- “Power consumption” on page 37
- “Air circulation and cooling” on page 43
– Planning for network and host connectivity requirements. See the following
subsection:
- “Network connections” on page 49
The following list provides the current technical changes and enhancements to the
IBM XIV Storage System as of June 4, 2015.
v Added system environmental acclimation information (see “System
environmental acclimation” on page 42).
v Added temperature thresholds and events information (see “Temperature
threshold and events” on page 44).
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Updated feature code for weight-and-height-reduced shipping (see
“Weight-and-height-reduced shipping feature” on page 24).
The following list provides the current technical changes to the IBM XIV Storage
System as of November 15, 2013.
v Added planning information for the new model 281x-214 800 GB solid-state
drive (SSD) caching feature (see “Solid-state drive caching features” on page 20).
The following list provides the current technical changes to the IBM XIV Storage
System as of July 25, 2013.
v Added planning information for the new model 281x-214 4 TB self-encrypting
disk drive modules (DDMs), including the following items:
– System specifications (see Chapter 2, “System specifications,” on page 3)
– Rack components, configurations, and features (see Chapter 4, “Determining
physical configuration and features,” on page 11)
The following list provides the technical changes and enhancements to the IBM
XIV Storage System as of March 7, 2013.
v Separated planning information for XIV systems (model 281x-A14) and XIV
Gen3 systems (models 281x-114,and 281x-214) into individual documents.
v Added planning information for the new model 281x-214, including the
following items:
– System specifications (see Chapter 2, “System specifications,” on page 3)
– Rack components, configurations, and features (see Chapter 4, “Determining
physical configuration and features,” on page 11)
– Delivery requirements, including weight and dimensions (see Chapter 5,
“Planning for delivery and relocation requirements,” on page 25)
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