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Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
Documentation Accessibility
Other VSM 6 Documents
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Introduction
The VSM Solution
The VSM 6 Platform
2
VSM 6 Planning and Implementation Overview
Planning Goals
Creating Planning Teams
Planning Activities
Planning Spreadsheet
3
VSM 6 Implementation Planning
Implementation Planning Goals
Implementation Planning Process Overview
Key High-Level Activities
Key Sub-Tasks
Key Participants
Satisfying Network Infrastructure Requirements
Satisfying MVS Host Software Requirements
Satisfying Serviceability Requirements
4
VSM 6 Hardware Configuration Planning
VSM 6 Configuration Options
VSM 6 Base Configuration
Storage Capacity Upgrade
Capacity Upgrade for VSM 6 with Oracle DE2-24C Disk Shelves
Capacity Upgrade for VSM 6 with Sun J4410 Disk Shelves
FICON Upgrade
ZIL SSD Upgrade
Configuration Planning Overview
Key High-Level Activities
Key Sub-Tasks
Key Participants
5
VSM 6 Physical Site Readiness Planning
The Site Readiness Planning Process
Key High-Level Activities
Key Sub-Tasks
Key Participants
Site Evaluation – External Considerations
Site Evaluation – Internal Considerations
Transferring Equipment Point-to-Point
Structural Dimensions and Obstructions
Elevator Lifting Capacities
Floor-Load Ratings
Ramp Inclines
Data Center Safety
Emergency Power Control
Fire Prevention
Site Power Distribution Systems
Equipment Grounding
Source Power Input
Dual Independent Source Power Supplies
Transient Electrical Noise and Power Line Disturbances
Electrostatic Discharge
HVAC Requirements
Environmental Requirements and Hazards
Floor Construction Requirements
Floor Loading Requirements
Floor Loading Specifications and References
Raised-Floor Lateral Stability Ratings
Raised-Floor Panel Ratings
Raised-Floor Pedestal Ratings
VSM 6 Environmental Specifications
VSM 6 Base Configuration
VSM 6 Capacity
VSM 6 Overall Dimensions
VSM 6 Service Clearance
VSM 6 Weight
VSM 6 Power
VSM 6 HVAC
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VSM 6 Ethernet (IP) Data Path Connectivity
VSM 6 Ethernet (IP) Port Assignments
Network Port Scenarios
Node Configuration Example
Direct, Switched, and Gateway Configuration Scenarios
VSM 6 Ethernet (IP) Connectivity Considerations
VSM 6 IP Connectivity Examples
VSM 6 IP Replication: Define the Replication Ports
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VSM 6 VLE Connectivity: Define the IPPATH
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
VSM 6 CLINK Connectivity: Define the IPPATH
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
7
VSM 6 FICON Data Path Connectivity
How it Works
VSM 6 FICON Port Assignments
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity Examples
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Direct Connection
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Single Switch
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Cascaded Switch
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Dual RTDs
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Four RTDs One Port
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Dual-Path RTD
VSM 6 CLI Example 1:
VTCS Example 1:
VSM 6 CLI Example 2:
VTCS Example 2:
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Dual-Path Dual RTD
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
VSM 6 RTD Connectivity: Multi-Path Dual RTD
VSM 6 CLI Example:
VTCS Example:
8
Data at Rest Encryption Feature
9
Enhanced Replication (RLINKS) Feature
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Controlling Contaminants
Environmental Contaminants
Required Air Quality Levels
Contaminant Properties and Sources
Operator Activity
Hardware Movement
Outside Air
Stored Items
Outside Influences
Cleaning Activity
Contaminant Effects
Physical Interference
Corrosive Failure
Shorts
Thermal Failure
Room Conditions
Exposure Points
Filtration
Positive Pressurization and Ventilation
Cleaning Procedures and Equipment
Daily Tasks
Weekly Tasks
Quarterly Tasks
Biennial Tasks
Activity and Processes
Index
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