IBM GPFS Multiplatform V3.2.1 expands operating system
support to include Windows
IBM Canada Ltd.
Software Announcement A08-1032
August 26, 2008
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IBM fulfills its previously announced intention to support GPFS on the Microsoft® Windows® operating
system: GPFS for Windows Multiplatform V3.2.1 supports the Windows Server
2003 R2 OS running on 64-bit architectures (AMD x64 / EM64T).
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IBM announces support of GPFS on the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Multiplatform V3.2.1 supports the Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system
running on 64-bit architectures (AMD x64 / EM64T) in an AIX® or Linux® GPFS cluster.
Support includes:
- Client access to GPFS V3.2 file systems
- User identity mapping between Windows and UNIX®
- Windows file
system semantics
- Core GPFStm parallel
data services
- Broad complement of advanced GPFS features
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Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections.
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- August 29, 2008: Electronic download
- October 3, 2008: CD media
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GPFS for Windows Multiplatform
V3.2.1 supports the Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system
running on 64-bit architectures (AMD x64 / EM64T). GPFS on Windows participates in a new or existing GPFS V3.2
cluster in conjunction with AIX and Linux (32 or 64 bit) operating systems.
Identity mapping between Windows and UNIX user accounts is one of the key advancements
delivered in GPFS for Windows Multiplatform.
System administrators can explicitly match users and groups defined on UNIX with
those defined on Windows. This allows users to maintain file ownership
and access rights from either platform. System administrators are not required
to define an identity map. GPFS automatically creates a mapping when one is not
defined.
IBM® has
enhanced many of the details within GPFS to support the unique semantic requirements
posed by Windows. These include case-insensitive names, NTFS-like
file attributes, and Windows file locking. GPFS provides
a bridge between a Windows and POSIX view of files while not adversely
affecting the long-standing capabilities provided on AIX and Linux operating systems.
GPFS for Windows Multiplatform
provides the same core services to parallel and serial applications as are
available on AIX and Linux operating
systems. GPFS allows
parallel applications simultaneous access to the same files, or different
files, from any node that has the GPFS file system mounted while managing
a high level of control over all file system operations. System administrators
and users have a consistent command interface on AIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems. With few
exceptions, the commands supported on the Windows operating system are identical
to the commands supported on other GPFS platforms.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
- http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
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- Refer to Software Announcement A07-1923, dated August 7, 2007
- Refer to Software Announcement A07-0153, dated January 23, 2007
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Program Program
number VRM name
5724-N94 3.2.1 General Parallel File Systemtm Multiplatform
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
- http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi
Also, visit the Passport Advantage® Web site
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No publications are shipped with this program; however, the following publications
are available from the Web:
IBM General
Parallel File System:
- Concepts, Planning and Installation Guide (GA76-0413)
- Administration and Programming Reference (SA23-2221)
- Problem Determination Guide (GA76-0415)
- Data Management API Guide (GA76-0414)
- Advanced Administration Guide (SC23-5182)
You can view the manuals by selecting the GPFS Library link from the IBM Cluster Information
Centre at
- http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/clresctr/vxrx/index.jsp
The IBM Publications
Centre
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are provided. Payment options for orders are via credit card (in the U.S.)
or customer number for 50 countries. A large number of publications are available
on-line in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries,
free of charge.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
- Up to 32 Windows 64-bit clients of either AMD x64 or EM64T
architectures
- An existing heterogeneous or homogeneous GPFS cluster of 32-bit or 64-bit AIX or Linux nodes
Software requirements
Required software from Microsoft includes:
- Windows Server
2003 R2 (with Service Pack 2)
- Utilities and Software Development Kit (SDK) for SUA
Access this software at
- http://www.msdn.microsoft.com
Required software from InteropSystems includes:
- Remote shell (OpenSSH) and copy
Access this software at
- http://www.interopsystems.com
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information
may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such
as a readme file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement letter. Documentation
and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Limitations
GPFS for Windows Multiplatform
V3.2.1 does not support or has restricted support for the following features:
- Storage devices directly attached to Windows systems
- Remote mounting of file systems across GPFS clusters
- "manager" and "quorum" node roles
- File systems that are DMAPI-enabled
- File systems created with prior GPFS releases
- GPFS Application
Programming Interfaces
For further information on limitations, see the General Parallel File
System Concepts, Planning, and Installation Guide.
The specific list of GPFS commands not available on the Windows platform
will be available in the GPFS FAQs at
- http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/clresctr/vxrx/ topic/com.ibm.cluster.gpfs.doc/gpfs_faqs/gpfs_faqs.html
For Tivoli® Storage
Manager (TSM) backup archive client support for GPFS, see the GPFS FAQs or visit
- http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/ IBMTivoliStorageManager.html
Planning information
Packaging
IBM GPFS Multiplatform
is distributed via electronic software distribution (ESD) or CD-ROM. A product
readme file and License Information is shipped with the product. Publications
are available on-line.
Security, auditability, and control
GPFS for Windows Multiplatform
V3.2 uses the security and auditability features of the operating system being
used.
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 extensive portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide
the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership
to support a wide range of critical business needs.
ITS Specific Service offering supports the GPFS for Windows Multiplatform product.
To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services
sales specialist, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/software/sw-services/
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This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is
not available as shrinkwrap.
Product group: Other Software
Product Identifier Description (PID)
General Parallel File System Multiplatform (5724-N94)
Product category: System Software
Orders may be placed by calling ibm.com, Americas at 800-IBM-CALL
(426-2255).
Charge metric
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
GPFS for Windows 5724-N94 10 processor Value Units
Multiplatform
Processor
A processor core is a functional unit within a computing device that interprets
and executes instructions. A processor core consists of at least an instruction
control unit and one or more arithmetic or logic unit. With multicore technology,
each core is considered a processor. With full capacity licensing, a Proof
of Entitlement (PoE) must be acquired for all activated processor cores available
for use on the server.
Passport
Advantage
Part
Program name/Description number
IBM General Parallel File System for Windows BH03KEN
Multiplatform V3.2.1 English CD Media Pack
General Parallel File System 10 Processor Value Units (PVUs) D61HGLL
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
General Parallel File System 10 Processor Value Units (PVUs) E0414LL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal
General Parallel File System 10 Processor Value Units (PVUs) D61HHLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months
Passport
Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details
Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed
are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
Entitled maintenance offerings
description Part number
Genl Para File Sys Linux Ins CLGPFSLXSB01
GPFS for Linux on xSeries Proc CLGPFSLXSB03
GPFS 10 Value Units CLGPFSLXSB05
Media packs
description Part number
IBM GPFS for Windows V3.2.1
English Media Pack BH03KEN
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