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IBM System Storage DS3000:
Introduction and
Implementation Guide
Sample
configurations with
step by step
instructions
Configuration and
administration with
Storage Manager
DS3200, DS3300,
DS3400, and EXP3000
This IBM Redbook introduces the IBM System Storage
DS3000 - providing an overview of its design and
specifications, and describing in detail how to setup,
configure and administer it. Since the DS3000 has different
disk attachment options, we describe these different
methods, including SAS and Fibre-Channel.
You will learn how to install the DS3000 Storage Manager,
and how to use its GUI and command-line options. We
cover quick setup of the DS3000 - creating arrays and
logical drives and making the storage available to a hosts.
You will also find advanced mangement tasks, including
setting up and managing FlashCopy and Volume Copy.
Finally, we provide several configuration scenarios. The
scenarios describe different methods for attaching various
DS3000 models under Windows and Linux, including
clustered and boot-from-SAN environments. These
examples include step by step instructions using both the
GUI as well as command-line scripts. .
This publication is intended for customers, IBM Business
Partners, and IBM technical professionals who want to
learn more about the capabilities and advanced functions
of the DS3000 Series of storage servers with Storage
Manager Software. It also targets those who have a
DS3000 storage system and need detailed advice on how
to configure and manage it.
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