Family 2810+01 IBM XIV Storage SystemIBM Asia Pacific Sales Manual
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The 2810 IBM XIV Storage System is designed to be a scalable enterprise storage system based upon a grid array of hardware components. Model Abstract 2810-A14The IBM XIV Storage System hardware Model A14 is designed to support enterprise-class storage requirements for FCP and iSCSI capable hosts. The IBM XIV Storage System can support:
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The IBM XIV Storage System, a new option in enterprise-class storage from IBM, includes:
The IBM XIV Storage System requires a corresponding software license
(5639-XXA) for each entitled data or interface module.
The IBM XIV Storage System is designed to:
The IBM XIV Storage System is comprised of the hardware Machine type 2810 and Model A14 and the requisite software 5639-XXA. The hardware Model A14 is designed to support enterprise-class storage requirements for FCP and iSCSI capable hosts. The XIV Storage System Model A14 is available in configurations with six, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen modules. All initial configurations are shipped with a 42U industry standard rack. This rack includes all required UPS, power and internal connectivity cables needed for initial installation and potential field module upgrades. The initial configuration is field-upgradeable with one or more additional data modules, up to the maximum of fifteen total interface and data modules. The following tables depict the configurations supported on the XIV System Model A14: 2 TB HDD modules Total Modules 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ------------- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Useable 55 87 102 111 125 134 149 161 Capacity (TB) Interface Modules 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 (feature 1102) Data Modules 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (feature 1107) Disk Drives 72 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 Fibre Channel 8 16 16 20 20 24 24 24 Ports iSCSI Ports 0 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 Memory (GB) 96 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 TB HDD modules Total Modules 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ------------- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Useable 27 43 50 54 61 66 73 79 Capacity (TB) Interface Modules 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 (features 1100, 1101) Data Modules 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (features 1105, 1106) Disk Drives 72 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 Fibre Channel 8 16 16 20 20 24 24 24 Ports iSCSI Ports 0 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 Memory (GB) 48 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 A patch panel is integrated into the IBM XIV Storage System for ease of customer connectivity. Please be aware that the optical cables that connect the patch panel to the rest of the device are 50 micron optical cables. Ideally, the cables that connect to this patch panel should also be 50 micron optical cables. Refer to the Installation and Planning Guide for more information. You must also order the requisite IBM XIV Storage System Software for each module in the rack. Refer to the 5639-XXA for details on IBM XIV Storage System Software functionality. A Capacity on demand ordering option is also available. This configuration will consist of six CoD Interface Modules and three CoD Data Modules. In addition, you must order a minimum of four activation features. All CoD increments must be activated within a twelve-month period from the date of installation; all such activation is permanent. Contact your IBM representative to obtain additional information regarding CoD offering contracts, terms and conditions. IBM Storage consulting, data mobility, and implementation services IBM has a broad array of Storage consulting, data mobility and implementation services to assist customers in the development of strategies to simplify their storage and data management environments to enable business growth and innovation. In addition, implementation and integration services are available to assist with the integration of the IBM XIV Storage System within their IT infrastructures as a part of their tactical execution of those strategies. IBM Storage Optimization and Integration Consulting and Data Mobility Services are available from IBM Global Technology Services.
For additional information or to request these or other Storage and Data consulting services, visit the Storage and Data Services Web site:
Post-sale, fee-based services to assist customers with the introduction of the IBM XIV Storage System into their operating environments will be available from IBM. These services include SmoothStart planning and implementation services, Snapshot replication configuration services, and Upgrade and Migration services. IBM XIV Storage System SmoothStart planning and implementation services These services are designed to provide remote planning and on-site configuration, basic skills transfer and integration of client host systems for the IBM XIV Storage System within the customer's environment. IBM XIV Storage System Snapshot replication configuration services These services are designed to provide remote planning and on-site configuration, and basic skills transfer for snapshot replication copy services function of the IBM XIV Storage System within the customer's environment. IBM XIV Storage System upgrade and migration services These services are designed to provide remote planning and on-site migration support for IBM XIV Storage System R1 to R2 upgrades within the customer's environment. For additional information or to request these or other custom services:
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The IBM XIV Storage System (2810-A14) provides the hardware platform
required for the IBM XIV Storage System Software. The combination of
hardware and software enables a revolutionary grid-based architecture
designed to provide an exceptionally easy to use, high performance,
scalable, reliable enterprise disk system for UNIX, Linux, Windows, and
other supported distributed open server platforms. It can provide a
platform to address the need for reducing complexity while keeping pace
with midrange to high-end disk capacity demands. This system is a great
addition to the IBM disk storage family, core products in the IBM
Information Infrastructure. It is a good fit for clients who want to be
able to grow capacity without managing multiple tiers of storage to
increase performance and reduce cost. These users also may want to
improve their backup capabilities, as well as reduce the task load on
storage administrators. The XIV system is especially well suited as a
consolidated utility storage for fast growing, dynamic mixed and emerging
workloads.
Model Summary MatrixBase unit model:
Note: Physical capacity, disk drives, processor memory, and host adapter values represent the maximum configuration. Customer Setup (CSU)The XIV is not designated as customer setup. Devices SupportedInformation on servers, operating systems, host adapters, and connectivity products supported by the XIV is available at the SSIC site:
Model ConversionsNone.
 Physical Specifications
To assure installability and serviceability in non-IBM industry-standard racks, review the installation planning information for any product-specific installation requirements. Operating Environment
LimitationsHardware RequirementsThe 2810-A14 must have the 5639-XXA IBM XIV Storage Software for operation. Software RequirementsThe 5639-XXA must have the 2810-A14 IBM XIV Storage System hardware
for operation.
The following publications are shipped with this product: Title Order number ----------------------------------------------- ------------ International Program License Agreement Z125-3301 IBM Safety Notices (standard - 29 languages) G229-9054 License Information document GC27-2216 Statement of Limited Warranty - MT 2810 GC26-7986 Product publications can be viewed and downloaded online from the IBM XIV Storage System Information Center at
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Features - No ChargeDescription Machine Model Feature --------------------------------------- ------- ----- ------- IBM XIV Storage System 2810 A14 Software order indicator: - AAS SW order indicator 0018 Base unit indicator 0030 Attachment indicators: - UNIX (AIX, HP-UX, Solaris) 0100 - Linux 0101 - Windows 0102 - VMware 0103 RFID tag - discretionary 0203 CoD term indicators: - CoD Standard order 0301 - CoD Special Bid 1 0302 - CoD Special Bid 2 0303 Initial Capacity Indicators: - 6 module initial capacity 0806 - 9 module initial capacity 0809 - 10 module initial capacity 0810 - 11 module initial capacity 0811 - 12 module initial capacity 0812 - 13 module initial capacity 0813 - 14 module initial capacity 0814 - 15 module initial capacity 0815 Maintenance module 9000 Modem 9101 Power indicator: Single-phase power 9800 (No Longer Available as of October 13, 2009) Single-phase line cords: - US/Canada/LA/AP 60A pin cord 9801 - US Chicago 60A pin cord 9802 - EMEA 60A hard wired 9803 - Israel line cord 9804 - US/CA/LA/AP 30A pin cord 9805 - US Chicago 30A pin cord 9806 - EMEA/Aus/NZ 30A hard wired 9807 - Israel/Japan 30A pin cord 9808 - US/CA 30A twist cord 9809 - US Chicago 30A twist cord 9810 - US/CA/LA/AP 60A pin cord 9811 - US Chicago 60A pin cord 9812 - EMEA/Aus/NZ 60A hard wired 9813 - US/CA/LA/AP 30A pin cord 9814 - US Chicago 30A pin cord 9815 - Japan 30A pin cord 9817 - US/CA 30A twist cord 9818 - US Chicago 30A twist cord 9819 Three-phase line cords: - 3ph non-EMEA 60A pin cord 9820 - 3ph US Chicago 60A pin cord 9821 - 3ph EMEA 30A hard wired 9822 - 3ph Japan 30A pin cord 9823 - 3ph 30A non-EMEA pin cord 9824 Power indicators: - Single phase 60A power 9890 - Three phase 60A power 9891 - Three phase 30A power 9892 - Three phase 30A Japan pow 9893 - Three-phase 30A non-EMEA power 9894 30A Service Indicator 9899 Feature Conversions (Machine type 2810)All feature conversions require that the appropriate power line cord also be ordered. Machine type 2810, Model A14: Power indicators: Feature Returned From To Parts(1) Conversion requirements ---- ---- -------- ---------------------------------------------- 9800 9890 No ATS monitoring cable only 9800 9891 No Single-phase to 3ph 60A Power conversion 9800 9892 No Single-phase to 3ph 30A Power conversion 9800 9893 No Single-phase to 3ph 30A Japan Power conversion 9890 9891 No Single-phase to 3ph 60A Power conversion 9890 9892 No Single-phase to 3ph 30A Power conversion 9890 9893 No Single-phase to 3ph 30A Japan Power conversion 9891 9890 No 3ph 60A to single-phase power conversion 9891 9892 No 3ph 60A to 3ph 30A Power conversion 9891 9893 No 3ph 60A to 3ph 30A Japan Power conversion 9892 9890 No 3ph 30A to single-phase power conversion 9892 9891 No 3ph 30A to 3ph 60A Power conversion 9892 9893 No 3ph 30A to 3ph 30A Japan Power conversion 9893 9890 No 3ph 30A Japan to single-phase power conversion 9893 9892 No 3ph 30A Japan to 3ph 30A Power conversion 9893 9891 No 3ph 30A Japan to 3ph 60A Power conversion Note: (1) Parts removed as a result of a feature conversion become the property of IBM. Features - ChargeableDescription Machine Model Feature --------------------------------------- ------- ----- ------- IBM XIV Storage System 2810 A14 Height-Weight limits 0200 Modules (1 TB disk drives): - Interface module 1100 - Dual-CPU interface module 1101 - Data module 1105 - LV data module 1106 - CoD interface module 1110 - Dual-CPU CoD interface module 1111 - CoD data module 1115 - LV CoD data module 1116 - CoD 5.3 TB activation 1119 - 1TB HDD Module COD Activation 1120 2 TB modules: - 2 TB DCPU interface module 1102 - 2 TB LV data module 1107 - 2 TB DCPU CoD interface module 1112 - 2 TB LV CoD data module 1117 - 2TB HDD Module COD Activation 1121 Host attachment cables (30 meter): - Ethernet cable 3900 - Fibre cable (LC) 3910 - Fibre cable (LC/SC) 3920 Feature Descriptions(#0018) AAS SW order indicatorThis feature indicates that a requisite corollary AAS software order is also being placed.
(#0030) Base unit indicatorThis feature indicates that this unit is the base unit of an installation.
(#0035) Retail unit indicatorThis feature provides the standard XIV branded rack and components. This is the default selection.
(#0036) OEM unit indicatorThis feature provides an XIV rack and components that do not include IBM or XIV branding. It is intended for OEM use only.
(#010x) Host Attachment IndicatorsFeature Description ------- ----------------------- 0100 UNIX Host Attachment 0101 Linux Host Attachment 0102 Windows Host Attachment 0103 VMWare Host Attachment These features indicate the customer preference for host attachment. They are for administrative purposes only and do not affect the technical capabilities of the machine. All applicable features should be specified.
(#0200) Height-Weight limitsThis optional feature ensures the maximum shipping weight of the machine does not exceed 300kg during the initial shipment. This feature is ordered for installations where receiving a full sized assembled storage unit would be impractical. The unit would be delivered fully tested but partially disassembled into several easily transported subassemblies. This feature would allow racks to be safely transported on lower weight capacity elevators. At the installation site, the unit will be assembled and installed by IBM technicians. This feature will increase the machine installation time and should only be ordered if required.
(#0201) Controlled ship origin(No Longer Available as of May 14, 2011) This feature indicates the need for the order to ship with a controlled country of origin. This feature must also be selected on field upgrade (MES) orders if a controlled country of origin is required for the upgrade order.
(#0202) Israel MoD indicatorThis feature indicates the need for the order to ship with all requirements necessary for the Israel Ministry of Defense. This feature must also be selected for field upgrade (MES) orders if the Israel Ministry of Defense requirements must be complied with on the upgrade order.
(#0203) RFID tag - discretionaryThis feature provides one RFID tag which will be stuck to the outside of the product for potential use with the customer-designated tracking systems. While discretion has been used in the placement of the tag on the product, this tag is not necessarily designed to be aesthetically pleasing and should not be added to the order. The maximum order quantity for this feature is one, and this feature is for initial plant order only.
Note: This feature is NOT AVAILABLE in the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and United Arab Emirates. (#030x) CoD term indicatorsFeature Description System-Level Corequisites ------- --------------------- ------------------------- 0301 CoD Standard order #1120 0302 CoD Special Bid 1 #1120 0303 CoD Special Bid 2 #1120 Each feature identifies whether a machine is participating in the XIV Capacity on Demand (Standby CoD) offering. They are for administrative purposes only. Feature #0301, #0302, or #0303, is required on machines participating in the XIV Standby CoD offering. The XIV CoD offering participation is defined as the presence of the feature #1119 or #1120 (4.7 TB CoD Activation) on the base unit model A14.
One of the following agreements must be signed by the client prior to the acquisition of their first machine configured with XIV CoD features:
Once a client has executed either set of the above agreements, each subsequent order for any feature #1119 or #1120 requires only that the customer signed an additional IBM Supplement for XIV Standby Capacity on Demand. When a machine exits the XIV Standby CoD offering, feature #0301, #0302, or #0303 must be removed from the order. A machine exits the XIV Standby CoD offering when all activation features have been ordered in a nine or fifteen module COD configuration.
(#08xx) Initial Capacity IndicatorsThese features indicate the total capacity of a system at initial order. They are for administrative purposes only.
(#110x) Interface and Data ModulesThe following table depicts the valid module feature configurations. Six module configurations are only available from the plant. All other configurations are available for both plant and field order. Refer to the table in the description section for useable capacity of each configuration. Total Modules 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ------------- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Interface Module 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 (FC #1100) Data Module 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (FC #1105) (#1100) Interface module(No Longer Available as of October 30, 2009) This feature provides one interface module and twelve 1 TB SATA HDDs populated in the chassis of the module.
(#1101) Dual-CPU interface moduleThis feature provides one dual-CPU interface module and twelve 1 TB SATA HDDs populated in the chassis of the module.
(#1102) 2 TB DCPU interface moduleThis feature provides one dual-CPU interface module and twelve 2 TB SATA HDDs populated in the chassis of the module.
(#1105) Data module(No Longer Available as of October 30, 2009) This feature provides one data module and twelve 1 TB SATA HDDs populated in the chassis of the module.
(#1106) LV Data moduleThis feature provides one low-voltage CPU data module and twelve 1 TB SATA HDDs populated in the chassis of the module.
(#1107) 2 TB LV data moduleThis feature provides one low-voltage CPU data module and twelve 2 TB SATA HDDs populated in the chassis of the module.
(#1110) CoD interface module(No Longer Available as of August 12, 2009) This feature has the same description as 1100 above, but is used to indicate a capacity on demand (CoD) order.
(#1111) Dual-CPU CoD interface moduleThis feature has the same description as feature #1101 above, but is used to indicate a Capacity on Demand (CoD) order.
(#1112) 2 TB DCPU CoD interface module(No Longer Available as of November 2, 2010) This feature has the same description as feature #1102 above, but is used to indicate a Capacity on Demand (CoD) order.
(#1115) CoD data module(No Longer Available as of August 12, 2009) This feature has the same description as 1105 above, but is used to indicate a capacity on demand (CoD) order.
(#1116) LV CoD data moduleThis feature has the same description as feature #1106 above, but is used to indicate a Capacity on Demand (CoD) order.
(#1117) 2 TB LV CoD data module(No Longer Available as of November 2, 2010) This feature has the same description as feature #1107 above, but is used to indicate a Capacity on Demand (CoD) order.
(#1119) CoD 5.3 TB activationThis feature is used to increment the licensed available capacity in a capacity on demand machine. It provides 5.27 TB of useable capacity. A minimum of four is required for an initial CoD order, a maximum of 15 is needed to fully populate the 2810-A14. Features 1110 and 1115 are prerequisites
(#1120) 1TB HDD Module COD ActivationThis feature is used to increment the licensed available capacity in a Capacity on Demand machine. It provides 4.77 TB of useable capacity in a 9 module COD configuration, and 5.3TB of useable capacity in a 15 module configuration. A minimum of four is required for an initial CoD order.
(#1121) 2TB HDD Module COD ActivationThis feature is used to increment the licensed available capacity in a 2 TB module Capacity on Demand machine. It provides 10.7 TB of useable capacity in fifteen module 2TB COD configurations. A minimum of four is required for an initial 2 TB CoD order; a maximum of 15 is needed to fully populate the 2810-A14.
(#39xx) Host Connectivity Cables
Feature Description
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3900 30 meter ethernet cable for host attachment
3910 50 micron, 30 meter Fibre Channel cable multimode
with LC connectors
3920 50 micron, 30 meter Fibre Channel cable multimode
with one LC and one SC connector
These optional features provide one cable to connect a Fibre Channel adapter port to a server or fabric component port.
(#9000) Maintenance moduleThis module is required and used for central administration and IP-based VPN connectivity.
(#9101) ModemThis feature provides a modem that is installed in the XIV Storage System rack. The modem is used for remote support activities and is a required feature where available. The modem is available in the following countries:
(#9800) Single-phase power(No Longer Available as of October 13, 2009) This feature indicates that the rack will ship supporting single-phase power.
(#98xx) Power line cords(#9812) US Chicago 60A pin cord(No Longer Available as of November 2, 2010) (#9814) US/CA/LA/AP 30A pin cord(No Longer Available as of November 20, 2010) (#9815) US Chicago 30A pin cord(No Longer Available as of November 20, 2010) (#9817) Japan 30A pin cord(No Longer Available as of November 20, 2010) (#9818) US/CA 30A twist cord(No Longer Available as of November 20, 2010) (#9819) US Chicago 30A twist cord(No Longer Available as of November 20, 2010) (#9821) Power line cords(No Longer Available as of November 2, 2010) (#9823) 3ph Japan 30A pin cord(No Longer Available as of November 20, 2010) In addition to selecting a single-phase or three-phase ATS feature, country and amperage specific line cords must be selected. Refer to the table below for the number of cords that ship per feature number. The IBM XIV Installation and Planning Guide has additional information on power.
Number
Required Connector of cords
Feature Description ATS type shipped
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9811 1ph 60A 2wire+gd w/plug 9890 Hubbell 360P6V04 2
9813 1ph 60A 2wire+gd bare 9890 Bare lead 2
9820 3ph-dlt 60A 3wire+gd plug 9891 Hubbell 460P9V05 2
9822 3ph-wye 30A 3wire+gd bare 9892 Bare lead 2
9824 3ph-dlt 30A 3wire+gd plug 9894 Hubbell 430P9V04 2
(#989x) Power options(#9893) Three phase 30A Japan power(No Longer Available as of November 20, 2010) One of the following Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) must be selected based upon your GEO and site requirements. To support greater than 10 modules, feature #9893 must be converted to feature #9891 or #9894 and the appropriate line cords and customer power service must be available.
Modules
Feature Description supported
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9890 Single phase power 15
9891 Three-phase 60A power 15
9892 Three-phase 30A power 15
9893 (withdrawn) Three-phase 30A Japan power 10
9894 Three-phase 30A non-EMEA power 15
(#9899) 30A service indicator(No Longer Available as of December 9. 2008) This feature indicates a request for 30 ampere power service instead of the default 60 ampere power service. This feature allows the ability to power the 2810-A14 from four 30 ampere circuits. A regional line cord feature number 9801, 9802, 9803, or 9804 must also be selected. Ordering this feature may affect the ship-date of your order.
Feature ExchangesNone.
None. Customer Replacement PartsNone.
Not available.
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