Manage host access to volumes
Configure host adapter ports
The DS CLI can be used to invoke the following Copy Services functions:
FlashCopy -
IBM TotalStorage Metro Mirror - Synchronous
IBM TotalStorage Global Copy -
IBM TotalStorage Global Mirror - Asynchronous PPRC
10.3Supported environments
The DS CLI will be supported on a very wide variety of open systems operating systems. At present the supported systems are:
AIX 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
HP Tru64 version 5.1, 5.1A
Linux RedHat 3.0 Advanced Server (AS) and Enterprise Server (ES)
SUSE Linux SLES 8, SLES 9
Novell Netware 6.5
Open VMS
Sun Solaris 7, 8, and 9
Windows 2000, Windows Datacenter, Windows XP and Windows 2003
This list should not be considered final. For the latest list, consult the interoperability Web site located at:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000/interop.htm
or:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds8000/interop.htm
10.4 Installation methods
The DS CLI is supplied and installed via a CD that ships with the machine. The installation does not require a reboot of the open systems host. The DS CLI requires Java™ 1.4.1 or higher. Java 1.4.2 for Windows, AIX, and Linux is supplied on the CD. Many hosts may already have a suitable level of Java installed.
The installation process can be performed via a shell, such as the bash or korn shell, or the Windows command prompt, or via a GUI interface. If performed via a shell, it can be performed silently using a profile file. The installation process also installs software that allows the DS CLI to be completely
The exact install process doesn’t really vary by operating system. It consists of:
1.The DS CLI CD is placed in the
2.If using a command line, the user changes to the root directory of the CD. There is a setup command for each supported operating system. The user issues the relevant command
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