IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Software V4.2 enhances FlashCopy flexibility
IBM United States
Software Announcement 207-105
May 22, 2007
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Are your storage requirements and storage-management costs growing too fast? The IBM System Storage
SAN Volume Controller Software V4.2 is designed to help address such issues by enabling improved IT
operations. SAN Volume Controller can help you use your storage more efficiently and help manage it
more easily, thereby helping to make your IT employees more productive.
SAN Volume Controller Software V4.2 delivers:
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Enhanced copy service functionality including multiple FlashCopy targets from a single source
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Increased copy service limits for each I/O group
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Ability to send e-mails about operational conditions
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Expanded interoperability support for host operating systems and disk storage arrays
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: YE001).
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IBM System Storage™ SAN Volume Controller Software V4.2 adds functions to help reduce the
complexities and cost of managing your SAN-based storage.
What's new in SAN Volume Controller V4.2
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Updates previously available copy service functions by enabling multi-target FlashCopy®
capabilities. Up to 16 target FlashCopy images can be created from a single source, providing
greater flexibility for supporting business continuity and simultaneous use of data for multiple
actions. You can also get a higher number of active FlashCopy relationships at the cluster level.
In addition, per I/O group limits for FlashCopy and Remote Copy are more than doubled.
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Adds two new user roles, with different subsets of access permissions, giving greater flexibility in
allocating cluster access and management authorization.
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Is designed for substantially improved cluster performance, especially when installed on the new IBM
System Storage SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 Storage Engines.
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Expands interoperability support for heterogeneous data center environments by supporting hosts
running:
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux™ 5 on ia32 (x86) and ia32e (x64)
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 on System p™
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SUSE Enterprise Linux 9 on ia64
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Includes storage environment support:
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HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array Models 1000, 1500
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Bull StoreWay Models FDA1500, FDA2500, FDA 2900
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NEC iStorage Models S1500, S2500, S2900
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EMC CX3 models 10, 80 (8 port attach)
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Sun StorageTek Models 6120, 6130, 6140, 6540, 6930
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Fujitsu Eternus Models 3000, 4000, 8000
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HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array
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Improves key support and serviceability with:
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The ability to directly send e-mail notifications during error conditions, eliminating the need for
any other software (for example, IBM Director)
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The ability to rapidly restart a node following a software failure, before host operation is
affected
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Enhances GUI and CLI for ease of use.
For previously announced capabilities of SAN Volume Controller V4, refer to Software Announcement
206-121
, dated May 23, 2006.
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SAN Volume Controller Software V4.2 runs on the IBM 2145-8G4 Storage Engine hardware platform, and
also runs on previous IBM hardware platforms 2145-8F4, 2145-8F2, and 2145-4F2.
Refer to the
Hardware requirements,
Software requirements,
and
Performance considerations
sections.
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June 8, 2007: New orders and Web eGA for entitled AAS customers
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June 8, 2007: Web availability from Passport Advantage®
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June 8, 2007: Physical media availability from Passport Advantage1
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July 27, 2007: Direct e-mail function and configuration/inventory reporting
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Physical media do not contain the SAN Volume Controller product code.
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IBM SAN Volume Controller continues to add practical business value with V4.2, which adds new copy
service and volume management functionality while expanding the breadth of coverage for
interoperability of the SVC solution and maintaining firmware currency.
V4.2 copy services enhancements
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Multi-target FlashCopy capability allows creation of up to 16 target vdisks for any source vdisk.
Each relationship is individually controllable. This allows simultaneous multiple actions against
the same dataset (using different copies) and facilitates maintenance of multiple versions of the
same dataset. This capability can help enhance business continuity solutions implementing the
FlashCopy function.
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Per I/O group limit for FlashCopy and Remote Copy mappings is increased to 40 TB each from 16 TB
each — a 150% increase. This results in support for a total capacity of up to 160 TB each for
FlashCopy functions and for combined Metro Mirror and Global Mirror, for an 8-node SVC cluster.
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The number of allowed active FlashCopy relationships per cluster is increased from 2048 to 3855,
enabling more extensive use of FlashCopy functionality.
V4.2 volume management enhancements
Role-based security assignment capabilities are enhanced by two new roles that expand administrator
capability to control task access at the cluster level. The role of "CopyOperator" provides tasks
to operate (start/stop) FlashCopy and Remote Copy, while the role of "Monitor" enables actions such
as "view" commands. This combination gives administrators increased flexibility to assign more
varied access levels.
V4.2 performance enhancements
SAN Volume Controller V4.2 is designed to provide substantially improved performance and
scalability, depending on workload, when installed on new hardware platform IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller Storage Engine 2145-8G4.
Additional V4.2 operating environments
SAN Volume Controller now supports more heterogeneous data center environments with the addition of
interoperability support for hosts running:
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 on ia32 (x86) and ia32e (x64) platforms
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 on System p
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SUSE Enterprise Linux 9 on ia64
Additional V4.2 storage systems support
Support for the following storage systems and devices is added to SAN Volume Controller Storage
Software V4.2:
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Hewlett Packard StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array (MSA)
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Hewlett Packard StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array (MSA)
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NEC iStorage Models S1500, S2500, S2900
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Bull StoreWay Models FDA1500, FDA2500, FDA2900
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EMC CX3 models 10, 80 (8 port attach)
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Sun StorageTek Models 6120, 6130, 6140, 6540, 6930
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Fujitsu Eternus Models 3000, 4000, 8000
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HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array
For all the specific models and host environments supported, refer to the support Web site
V4.2 reliability and serviceability enhancements
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Fast node reset — Fast node reset is intended to bring the SVC node back into operation following
a software failure before a host system realizes that an interruption has occurred.
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Direct e-mail notification — This serviceability feature allows SVC to be configured to send
notification e-mails directly in response to error conditions. This eliminates the need for
external agents, such as IBM Director, to send e-mails in response to SNMP traps. SVC will continue
to support generation of SNMP traps.
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Inventory reporting — This allows periodic automatic reporting (via e-mail) of SVC information to
IBM. This information may be used for service and support.
V4.2 enhanced user interface
The SAN Volume Controller V4.2 GUI has several new features:
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A wizard that allows the migration of vdisk extents between mdisks.
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Functions added so that cluster names are displayed when user signs off (especially useful in
multi-cluster environments).
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Image mode vdisk creation wizard is enhanced for better usability.
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Function added that allows SCSI LUN ID to be assigned to each vdisk.
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Users are now warned when modifying cluster fabric speed, to prevent any unforeseen consequences.
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Filtering tags are now cleared for pre-filtering vdisk listing by host attachments.
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Default actions are now associated with tables.
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The number of rows in tables are now user-defined.
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FlashCopy Consistency Group "Details" panel is now redesigned for ease of use.
For previously announced SAN Volume Controller V4 capabilities, refer to the announcements listed in
the
Reference information
section.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on the
product's accessibility compliance can be requested via IBM's web site at
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Software V4 is capable, as of June 23, 2006, when
used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act provided that any assistive technology used with the product
properly interoperates with it.
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IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Software V4 is designed to help address the complexities
and costs of managing SAN-based storage. It is designed so that it can be added to existing SANs
and deliver its benefits to an increasingly broad customer environment. Global Mirroring increases
customer value by expanding the disaster recovery capabilities of the SAN Volume Controller. The
copy services enhancements included in V4.2 further increase customer value by providing more
flexibility to customers in managing their environments.
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For the accompanying IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Storage Engine announcement of
2145-8G4, refer to Hardware Announcement
107-296
, dated May 22, 2007.
For the previous IBM TotalStorage® SAN Volume Controller V4.1 announcement, refer to Software
Announcement
206-121
, dated May 23, 2006.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to
Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required
(use IBM ID).
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Trademarks
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System Storage and System p are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
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FlashCopy, Passport Advantage, and TotalStorage are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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The following courses are available, and will incorporate V4.2 content:
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SAN Volume Controller (SVC) Planning and Implementation (course code SN825)
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IBM System Storage™ Hands-on Workshop (course code SN860)
The TotalStorage® Productivity Center 3.1 Hands-on Workshop (course code SN856) also contains
material specific to managing SAN Volume Controller storage configurations using TPC for Disk and
related tools.
More information is available at the following Web site
IBM Global Services, IT Education Services, provides education to support
many IBM offerings. Descriptions of courses for IT professionals and
managers are on the IBM IT Education Services Web site
Refer to the IBM IT Education Services Web site for information on course
locations and availability dates.
Call IBM Global Services, IT Education Services at 800-IBM-TEACH
(426-8322) for catalogs, schedules, and enrollments.
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
Also, visit the Passport Advantage® Web site
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The following hardcopy publications ship with new IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller product orders:
Title Order number
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC27-2132
Hardware Installation Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC26-7901
Service Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller SC23-6628
Software Installation and Configuration
Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC26-7951
Read First file
The following publications can be ordered separately by using media
feature 6146:
Title Order number
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC27-2132
Hardware Installation Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC26-7901
Service Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller SC23-6628
Software Installation and Configuration
Guide
The following publications can be downloaded from the Web sites that
follow this list:
Title Order number
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC27-2132
Hardware Installation Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC26-7901
Service Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller SC23-6628
Software Installation and Configuration
Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller SC26-7903
Command-Line Interface User's Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GA32-0551
Planning Guide
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller SC26-7904
CIM Agent Developer's Reference
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller SC26-7905
Host Attachment Guide
IBM System Storage Multipath Subsystem GC27-2122
Device Driver User's Guide
Additional copies of all publications will be available on
June 8, 2007. You can use the following options to order or
download additional copies:
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Visit the IBM Publications Center Web site
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Visit the IBM product support Web site
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Call the Publications Support Group at 800-879-2755, and select option 1.
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Contact your IBM representative.
IBM Publications Center
The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing
material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided. Payment options
for orders are via credit card or customer number. A large number of publications are available
online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded free of charge.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
This program requires at least one pair of IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4,
2145-8F4, IBM TotalStorage 2145-8F2, or 2145-4F2 Storage Engines with dual uninterruptible power
supplies and Master Console for installation.
Current support summaries, including specific software, hardware, and firmware levels supported, are
maintained at
Customers expanding their existing clusters beyond two SAN Volume
Controller nodes will require additional corresponding UPS pairs.
Minimum hardware requirements for installation of the software-only
Master Console, software media feature 5809, are as follows:
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Dual-core Xeon processor, minimum 2.1 GHz
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Minimum of 4 GB of system memory
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Two hard disk drives, minimum 160 GB each
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CD-ROM drive
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One 1 Gb port for Ethernet connections (fiber or copper)
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Keyboard, such as the Space Saver NLS keyboard, or equivalent
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Monitor, such as Netbay 1U Flat Panel Monitor Console kit without
keyboard, or equivalent
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Mouse, or equivalent pointing device
For further hardware requirements with new 2145-8G4 clusters, refer to
Hardware Announcement
107-296
, dated May 22, 2007.
Software requirements
SAN Volume Controller Software V4.2 supports connectivity with servers running the following
operating systems, in addition to previously announced support:
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux™ 5 on ia32 (x86) and ia32e (x64)
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 on System p™
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SUSE Enterprise Linux 9 on ia64
Refer to the
Description
section for storage system support added by this announcement.
For all the specific models and host environments supported, refer to the support Web site
Software requirements for the software-only Master Console host server
include:
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Microsoft™ Windows™ Internet Explorer V6 with the most recent Service
Pack
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One of the following operating systems:
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Edition with Service Pack 5
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Master Console installations made with new SAN Volume Controller systems
shipped after June 8, 2007, and prior to
July 27, 2007, require IBM Director to be installed on the
Master Console Server.
IBM Director may be downloaded without additional charge by entitled SVC
customers from
Antivirus software is strongly recommended, but not required.
Storage services:
The following services can be purchased with this product.
IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC) Software Upgrade Services
These services are designed to assist existing IBM SVC customers with
planning, skills transfer, and upgrade of their IBM SAN Volume Controller
cluster and Master Console software.
These services can include:
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Conducting a remote planning session to:
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Review SVC configuration information
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Determine current version of SVC software
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Review host, disk storage, SVC cluster, and Master Console code
requirements and prerequisites
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Define roles and responsibilities, identify tasks, and schedule the SVC
software upgrade
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Assigning an on-site IBM services specialist to:
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Upgrade the SVC cluster and Master Console software
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Provide an updated SVC installation record for the new software version
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Provide skills transfer to technical staff
When contracting for these services, you can depend on IBM System Storage
expertise to ensure fast, reliable implementation and support of their
storage virtualization solutions.
For additional information or to request these services:
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Send e-mail to: storsvcs@us.ibm.com
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Visit the following Web site and click on "Contact now" to submit your
inquiry or request
Compatibility:
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Software V4.2 is backward
compatible with all prior releases of IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume
Controller. However, current SAN Volume Controller V1 or V2
installations must install V3 as a preparatory step to the installation
of V4.
For further information regarding currently supported environments and
operating guidelines, visit the SAN Volume Controller Support Web site at
Limitations:
This program (5639-VC4) operates on specified storage engine
hardware only, currently defined by IBM 2145-8G4, 2145-8F4, 2145-8F2, and
IBM 2145-4F2 Storage Engines. For hardware-associated limitations, refer
to Hardware Announcement
107-296
, dated May 22, 2007.
Multiple target FlashCopy® limitations
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Multiple target FlashCopy targets must be located on the same cluster as
the source.
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Not more than 16 targets may be simultaneously configured per source.
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SAN Volume Controller Software TB entitlements must exist for all targets
in the configuration, as well as the source.
For additional information, refer to "Usage restrictions" in the Terms
and conditions section of this announcement, or to the License
Information Document that is available on the IBM Software License
Agreement Web site
Additional limitations and configuration guidelines may apply, as
documented in the README file accompanying the SAN Volume Controller
Software V4 or in the furnished publications for this product, or as
listed under configuration requirements and guidelines at
Performance considerations:
SAN Volume Controller V4.2 is designed to provide substantially
improved performance and scalability, depending on workload, when
installed on the new hardware platform, IBM System Storage SAN Volume
Controller Storage Engine 2145-8G4.
Planning information
Planning considerations for the required IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Storage Engines
apply. Refer to the announcements listed in the
Reference information
section and to the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Planning Guide
(GA32-0551).
Fee-based storage services are also available. For details, refer to the
Storage services
section.
Also, attaching IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server™, IBM TotalStorage or System Storage
DS6000, or IBM TotalStorage or System Storage DS8000 series storage systems in conjunction with the
SVC Solution requires consideration of individual establishment needs. This configuration can
create a Logical Unit that is larger than a single RAID rank, and also allows pooling of unused
space into Logical Units within the SAN made visible through SAN Volume Controller Software. These
are very positive potential advantages for storage efficiency and consolidated management; however,
this configuration would also require that advanced copy services be performed through the SAN
Volume Controller Software. In some cases, this may not be advantageous over performing these
services at the ESS, DS6000, or DS8000 disk array level. Relative merits and trade-offs of
attaching ESS, DS6000, or DS8000 under the SAN Volume Controller should be discussed with your IBM
Consulting Services representative or Storage Services representative.
Customer responsibilities:
Planning for and provision of the power and environmental support of the required IBM System
Storage SAN Volume Controller, including its Storage Engines, is a customer responsibility.
Refer to the announcements listed in the
Reference information
section.
Planning considerations for IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller are listed in the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Planning Guide
(GA32-0551). Refer to the
Publications
section.
Service support for the customer-provided server host and its Windows operating system on which the
sofware-only Master Console Kit (feature #5809) is installed is a customer responsibility.
New SAN Volume Controller customers who install SVC 4.2 Software shipped after
June 8, 2007, and before July 27, 2007, must either provide an independent
server and software to handle service messages or download and install IBM Director for this
function on the same server that hosts the Master Console.
Entitled SAN Volume Controller customers may download IBM Director without additional charge from
Customers with 5639-VC4 site licenses are responsible to combine the
total terabytes (TB) managed for each function from individual SAN Volume
Controller License Manager (cluster) reports, to ensure they are within
site license entitlement for each function.
Installability:
Clusters with SAN Volume Controller Storage Software V3 can be
converted to IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Software V4 via a
concurrent codeload operation.
Customers running SAN Volume Controller V1 and V2 clusters must first
acquire and install the SAN Volume Controller V3 code to enable
installation of V4.
For current hardware-software interoperability dependencies and other
product environment and configuration information, refer to the SAN
Volume Controller product support Web site at
For current V1, V2, and V3 license conversion information, refer to the
Ordering information
section in the SAN Volume Controller Software V4.1 announcement. Refer to Software Announcement
206-121
, dated May 23, 2006.
Software Maintenance is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport
Advantage Express. Product upgrades and Technical Support are provided by the Software Maintenance
offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases
to entitled software and Technical Support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support
organizations, worldwide.
IBM includes one year of Software Maintenance with each program license acquired. The initial
period of Software Maintenance can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available.
Packaging
New order packaging:
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Software V4, 5639-VC4, is preloaded on and shipped
with the required IBM 2145 SAN Volume Controller Storage Engines.
License Information documents for SAN Volume Controller programs ship with the hardware on which
they are preloaded. Preload feature number 5005 must be specified on all new orders of 5639-VC4
ordered in conjunction with IBM 2145-8G4 or 2145-8F4 hardware orders with hardware feature number
3001.
The following are shipped with each new IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller order:
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IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Support and Addendum for Support (GI19-0246)
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License Information for IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller 4.2.0 (GA32-0553)
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License Information for IBM CIM Agent and Console for System Storage SAN Volume Controller 4.2.0
(GA32-0552)
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License Information for IBM System Storage Master Console for SAN Volume Controller 4.2.0
(GC30-9725)
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IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Read First file (GC26-7951)
Paid invoice acts as Proof of Entitlement (PoE) for all orders of IBM SAN Volume Controller Software
V4.
All associated media listed below are also shipped with the new hardware order. One media set per
SAN Volume Controller cluster will be shipped.
Refer to the hardware announcements listed in the
Reference information
section for correlated hardware order features.
Subsequent media orders:
Publications listed under feature 6146 or media listed under feature 5809 for 5639-VC4
storage software can also be ordered separately or included when additional Virtualization capacity
authorizations, FlashCopy, or Metro/Global Mirror features are ordered subsequently to the original
cluster software order.
For additional available publications, refer to the
Publications
section.
For assistance in placing orders with or without media features, contact your IBM representative.
Media feature number 6146 includes:
Media title Form number
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC27-2132
Hardware Installation Guide
(hardcopy publication)
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller GC26-7901
Service Guide
(hardcopy publication)
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller SC23-6628
Software Installation and Configuration Guide
(hardcopy publication)
Media feature number 5809 includes:
Media Title Form number
Master Console for IBM System Storage LCD47518
SAN Volume Controller CD
License Information for IBM System Storage GC30-9725
Master Console for SAN Volume
Controller 4.2.0
IBM Agreement for Acquisition GI19-0246
of Support and Addendum for Support
CD-ROMs are ISO 9660 Standard.
Publications are in English.
Passport Advantage customers should refer to Media Pack Entitlement Details under the
Ordering information
section and for Passport Advantage Media Pack information visit
Security, auditability, and control
The IBM SAN Volume Controller Software V4 user interface uses the security features of Microsoft
Windows 2000 Server Edition, or Microsoft Windows 2003, in conjunction with Web Secure Shell (SSH)
and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocols and WebSphere®.
Use of supplementary antivirus software is recommended, but not required.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
Software Services
IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can
leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based Software Services team and the business
consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also,
we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an unmatched
portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry
insight, and technology leadership to support any critical business need.
To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
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Product group: IBM Systems and Technology Group,
Storage Systems Division
Product Identifier Description PID
IBM System Storage SAN Volume 5639-VC4
Controller Storage Software V4
per Terabyte with
Cumulative Tiers
Product category: Storage Virtualization
Charge metric
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
IBM System Storage 5639-VC4 Per terabyte
SAN Volume Controller
Storage Software V4
Passport Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details
Customers with active Passport Advantage maintenance for the products listed are entitled to receive
the corresponding media pack, BH03IML, for this announced V4.2 release.
Entitled maintenance offerings
description
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller V4.1 5639-VC4
IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller V3.1 5639-VC3
IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller V2.1 5639-VC2
IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller V2.1 5639-VCT
Media packs
description Part number
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller V4.1.0 BH031ML
MP Eng/Jpn
IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller V3.1.0 BH02SML
MP Eng/Jpn
IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller Software BH023ML
V2.1 MP Eng/Jpn
IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller Software BH02MML
V2.1.0.1 MP Eng/Jpn
Media pack BH03IML content includes the following hardcopy documents and publications:
Description Form number
Master Console for SS SVC V4.2 LI GC30-9725-03
Sys Storage SVC V4.2 Read First GC26-7951-02
MC 4.2.0.0 for SS SVC 1 of 1 CD LCD4-7518-03
Current media pack information can be found on the Passport Advantage Web site
Ordering feature information is unchanged from the SAN Volume Controller
Software V4.1 announcement. No new AAS order features are announced.
For ordering information on this product, consult your authorized IBM
Business Partner, or refer to the information on the following IBM Web
site
FlashCopy authorizations for all FlashCopy source and target copies
associated with multiple target FlashCopy function announced in V4.2
should be ordered using FlashCopy authorization features as announced in
the original V4.1 announcement.
For order features and complete ordering information, refer to Software
Announcement
206-121
, dated May 23, 2006.
New SAN Volume Controller orders are shipped preloaded on new orders for
the corequisite hardware.
For new site SAN Volume Controller Software V4 orders made via AAS, first
order the cluster 2145-8G4 hardware for the initial cluster, then order
the SAN Volume Controller Software 5639-VC4 site software license.
Order the corresponding Software Maintenance features in the appropriate
quantities to match the ordered capacity of product features.
Note:
SAN Volume Controller Software V4.1 only will be preloaded on IBM
2145-8F4 orders with requested arrival dates prior to
June 8, 2007. For all new IBM 2145-8G4 and IBM 2145-8F4 orders
with requested arrival dates on or after June 8, 2007, SAN
Volume Controller Software V4.2 will be preloaded. Earlier SAN Volume
Controller software releases will remain available to customers with
current Software Maintenance, on the SAN Volume Controller support Web
site
Software Maintenance AAS feature information for IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller Software V4 is unchanged by this announcement.
Order Software Maintenance Registration for all new SAN Volume Controller
V4.2 product, for the same function capacities as in the new product
order, including for the total site capacities for both source and all
targets in configurations of multiple target FlashCopy.
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convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any
transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents
such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM
International Passport Advantage Agreement, and IBM Agreement for
Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License
Information (LI) document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use
of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use. Part number
products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable,
are license only and do not include Software Maintenance.
This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred
to as Software Subscription and Technical Support.
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance:
The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance
(Z125-6011) agreement applies for maintenance and does not require
customer signatures.
License Information form number
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GA32-0553 SAN Volume Controller Software
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GA32-0552 CIM Agent and Console for SAN Volume Controller
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GC30-9725 Master Console software
On or near the planned availability date, the LI documents will be
available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
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Yes
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no additional charge. Consult the IBM Software Support Guide for further
information at
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12 months' notice. If you require additional technical support from IBM,
including an extension of support beyond the discontinuance date, contact
your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. This extension may be
available for a fee.
Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are
the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for
it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its
PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the
program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for
instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that (1) for programs acquired under the IBM
International Passport Advantage offering, this term applies only to your
first acquisition of the program and (2) for programs acquired under any
of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this
term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already
acquired and in use by you.
Authorization for use on home/portable computer:
You may not copy and use this program on another computer without
paying additional license fees.
Other terms
Volume orders (IVO):
No
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement
Passport Advantage applies:
Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at
Usage restriction:
Yes. This program is licensed on a per-terabyte (with cumulative
tiers) site-wide capacity basis. (Refer to the
Ordering information
section for information on charges for this program.) Users may only install this program on IBM
System Storage SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4, 2145-8F4, 2145-8F2, and 2145-4F2 Storage Engines, or
subsequent IBM replacements of these. Customers are licensed to use this program only to manage
storage capacity within a single site, and only for the amount of storage capacity within that site
for which they have received proper authorization from IBM. Customers must obtain a separate
license for any additional sites within which they want to use SAN Volume Controller Software V4
(5639-VC4) and obtain separate capacity authorizations for each such site. The 5639-VC4 site
license subsumes and supersedes all individual 5639-VC1, 5639-VC2, 5639-VCT, and 5639-VC3 licenses
previously in effect at that site.
A customer's right to use the IBM FlashCopy for SAN Volume Controller and Metro/Global Mirror for
SAN Volume Controller features of this program is also limited to the amount of authorizations
obtained from IBM. The authorizations for FlashCopy and for Metro/Global Mirror, including that for
multiple FlashCopy targets, cannot exceed the total capacity authorization for the amount of managed
storage on all clusters within the site. Use of the Metro/Global Mirror feature between clusters
located in different sites requires separate authorization for each site. This program is only
supported for use with host servers, storage subsystems, and SAN configurations identified by IBM as
being supported for attachment to the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller. This program is
provided together with code provided under separate license agreements, including, but not limited
to, open source license agreements.
Software Maintenance applies:
Yes. Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical
Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support
for the product announced in this announcement is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of
the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances customer productivity
by providing voice or electronic access into the IBM support organizations.
IBM includes one year of Software Maintenance with the initial license acquisition of each program
acquired. The initial period of Software Maintenance can be extended by the purchase of a renewal
option.
While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine,
short-duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides
assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS)
technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your
IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1
assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, consult your IBM Software
Support Guide at
Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and
development of applications, your use of programs in other than their
specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which
IBM is not responsible under this agreement.
For additional information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, visit
the Passport Advantage Web site at
All distributed software licenses include Software Maintenance (Software
Subscription and Technical Support) for a period of 12 months from the
date of acquisition, providing a streamlined way to acquire IBM software
and assure technical support coverage for all licenses. Extending
coverage, for a total of three years from date of acquisition, may be
elected. For additional information, refer to Changes to Distributed
Software Products Model for Products Outside Passport Advantage
Software Announcement
201-201
, dated July 10, 2001.
Variable charges apply:
No
Educational allowance available:
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education
institution customers.
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Features and charges are unchanged from those previously announced for IBM System Storage SAN Volume
Controller Software V4.1.
Currently announced V4.2 functions are orderable via the FlashCopy authorization features announced
with V4.1.
Refer to Software Announcement
206-121
, dated May 23, 2006.
Passport Advantage
For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM
Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the following Passport Advantage Web
site
Business Partner information
If you are an IBM Business Partner — Distributor for Workstation
Software acquiring products from IBM, you may link to Passport Advantage
Online for resellers where you can obtain Business Partner pricing
information. An IBM ID and password are required.
Information on charges is available at
Choose the option entitled Purchase/upgrade tools.
IBM Global Financing
IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in
acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware,
software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all
customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by
country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit
IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the
United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to
qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a
customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type,
and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply.
Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal
without notice.
For more financing information, visit
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: YE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization,
can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
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System Storage, IBMLink, System p, and Enterprise Storage Server are
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
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TotalStorage, Passport Advantage, FlashCopy, WebSphere, Lotus, and
PartnerWorld are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other
countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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