IBM DR550 SMB V.1 manual Table of Contents

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IBM TotalStorage DR550 SMB

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27 May 2005

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

5

HARDWARE OVERVIEW

 

6

IBM eServer P5 520

 

6

Management Console

 

7

IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch

 

7

Accessing the Switch(es)

 

8

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

 

9

Tivoli Storage Manager for Data Retention

 

9

Tivoli Storage Manager API Client

 

9

Content Management Applications

 

9

IBM DB2 Content Manager

 

10

Other Management Applications

 

10

DR550 SMB

 

11

DR550 SMB Components

 

11

Logical Volume Configurations

 

13

AIX settings

 

13

Tivoli Storage Manager Server Configuration

14

Tivoli Storage Manager Database and Logs

14

Tivoli Storage Manager Disk Storage Pool

14

Tivoli Storage Manager Storage Management Policy

14

Automated Tivoli Storage Manager Operations

14

Routine Operations for Tivoli Storage Manager

15

Monitoring the Database and Recovery Log Status

15

Monitoring Disk Volumes

 

15

Monitoring the Results of Scheduled Operations

15

Installing and Setting Up Tivoli Storage Manager API Clients

15

THESE COURSES ARE EXPECTED TO BE UPDATED FOR RELEASE 5.3 IN THE

FUTURE

 

15

INSTALLATION AND ACTIVATION

 

16

Safety Notices

 

16

Site Preparation and Planning

 

17

IBM Storage Systems

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Contents P95P2745 Table of Contents SAN Switches 2005-H08 only when ordered as tape ready Support Web Site Introduction IBM TotalStorage Data Retention Innovative TechnologyHardware Overview IBM eServer P5IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2005-H08 Management ConsoleAccessing the Switches Tivoli Storage Manager for Data Retention Content Management ApplicationsSoftware Overview Tivoli Storage Manager API ClientIBM DB2 Content Manager Other Management ApplicationsDescription DR550 SMB ComponentsQuantity Management ConsoleSwitch included with disk and tape ready option Components Software or Firmware LevelsLogical Volume Configurations AIX settingsTivoli Storage Manager Disk Storage Pool Tivoli Storage Manager Server ConfigurationTivoli Storage Manager Database and Logs Tivoli Storage Manager Storage Management PolicyRoutine Operations for Tivoli Storage Manager Monitoring the Database and Recovery Log StatusMonitoring Disk Volumes Monitoring the Results of Scheduled OperationsLaser Compliance Installation and ActivationSafety Notices Site Preparation and Planning Cabling to the customer’s Ethernet / IP NetworkIBM TotalStorage DR550 SMBVersion 1.0 ------ 27 May 2005Page Setting up the Management Console Changing Server NamesSingle Node All Configurations Installing in a Rack Recommended RacksCabling AC User Accounts Configuring the P5 520 ServerAccount Roles Password set at Factory Tivoli Storage ManagerAdmin Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet Fibre NetworkFor 10/100/1000t Ethernet networks Connecting to a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet copper NetworkNetwork Obtain 1 IP address from your network administrator Procedure for Changing IP AddressSingle node configuration steps Connect to drsengine through the management consoleVerify the new IP address Preconfigured /etc/hosts file on drsengine excerptCustom-made /etc/hosts file on drsengine excerpt Logoff all sessions Other Installation TopicsChanging passwords Operations Update an Administrator Error Notification and MonitoringCreating an AIX Recovery DVD Leave blank Recovering from a problem using the Recovery DVD Boot from the Recovery DVDChange/Show Installation Settings and Install Set and Verify Installation SettingsHdisk2 04-B0-00-6,0 12288 None Yes Backing Up the DR550 SMB Data SAN Switches 2005-H08 only when ordered as tape ready Environmental SpecificationsPOWER5 Other InformationTape Connecting Tape to the DR550 SMBComplementary Products 7316-TF3Sample 3592 Configuration DR550 SMB tape attachmentMIGContinue MIGDelayData Migration YesIBM TotalStorage DR550 SMB Version 27 May Problem Determination Gathering problem information from the userQuestions Responses AIX 5L for Power V5.2 Documentation CD LCD4-1144 Problem Area Start with this informationPSeries Diagnostic Information for Multiple BUS Systems Performance Management Guide path and name is Network Information Services NIS and NIS+ path and name isTivoli Storage Manager Messages and Problem Determination System Management Guide Communications and Networks pathViewing the AIX runtime error log Support Web SiteLegal Notices IBM POWER5 ReferencesIBM TotalStorage DR550 SMB Version 27 May Updates To This Guide