IBM System Storage DS8000 series (Machine types 2421,
2422, 2423, and 2424) delivers new flexibility and data protection options
IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hardware Announcement ZG08-0394
August 12, 2008
 ENUSZG08-0394.PDF (110KB)
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(Corrected on February 9, 2009)
The "Description -- Flexibility with support for RAID-6" section was revised.
New functional capabilities for the DS8000™ series (Machine types 2421, 2422,
2423, and 2424) include:
- RAID-6
- 450 GB 15,000 rpm Fibre Channel Disk Drive
- Variable LPAR
- Extended Address Volumes
- IPv6
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The IBM® System
Storage™ DS8000 series
(Machine types 2421, 2422, 2423, and 2424) provides new functional capabilities,
allowing clients to better choose the combination of price and efficiency
that is right for their application needs. New options include:
- RAID-6: Allows for additional fault tolerance by using a second
independent distributed parity scheme (dual parity).
- 450 GB 15,000 rpm Fibre Channel Disk Drive - Provides additional capacity
and another price/performance option for transaction processing workloads
- Variable LPAR: Provides the ability for Dual DS8000 images where
one image has more processor and cache than the other for increased flexibility.
- Extended Address Volumes: Extends the addressing capability of System
z™ environments to support volumes that can scale up to approximately
223 GB (262,668 cylinders). This capability can help relieve address constraints
to support large storage capacity needs.
- IPv6: The IBM System Storage DS8000 has been certified as meeting
the requirements of the IPv6 Ready Logo program, indicating its implementation
of IPv6 mandatory core protocols and the ability to interoperate with other
IPv6 implementations.
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All features and functions in this announcement are supported on the IBM
System Storage DS8000 series, and require DS8000 Licensed Machine Code (LMC)
level 5.4.0xx.xx (bundle version 64.0.xx.xx), or later.
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September 5, 2008
Refer to the Description section for more information.
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Flexibility with support for RAID-6
In the past, physical capacity on the DS8000 series could be configured
as RAID-5, RAID-10, or a combination of both. Today's announcement provides
support for RAID-6, allowing for additional fault tolerance by using a second
independent distributed parity scheme (dual parity). Data is striped on a
block level across a set of drives, similar to RAID-5 configurations, and
a second set of parity is calculated and written across all the drives. With
these two levels of parity, RAID-6 can support a high data fault tolerance.
When RAID-6 is used in combination with the Fibre ATA (FATA) and Serial ATA
(SATA) disk drives, it provides new price/performance options for users.
The decision to configure capacity as RAID-6, RAID-5, or RAID-10, as well
as the amount of capacity to configure for each type, can be made at any time.
RAID-6, RAID-5, and RAID-10 arrays can be intermixed within a single system
and the physical capacity can be logically reconfigured at a later date (for
example, RAID-6 arrays can be reconfigured into RAID-5 arrays).
The RAID-6 capability is optional to the DS8000 series and requires new
device adapter cards (#3041, #3051, and #3061). For DS8000 machines already
installed, a feature conversion to the new device adapter cards will be available.
For new DS8000 machine orders requiring RAID-5, RAID-6, and RAID-10 support,
the new device adapter cards are required for a charge.
450 GB 15,000 rpm Disk Drive offers additional price/performance options
Physical capacity for the DS8000 series is purchased via disk drive sets.
A disk drive set contains 16 identical disk drives (same capacity and rpm).
The DS8000 series now offers 450 GB 15,000 rpm disk drive sets, providing
additional price/performance, and capacity flexibility to address specific
application and business requirements. This support is in addition to the
already supported 73 GB (15,000 rpm), 146 GB (15,000 rpm), and 300 GB (15,000
rpm) Fibre Channel disk drive sets, and 500 GB (7,200 rpm) FATA disk drive
sets, as well as intermix of 73 GB, 146 GB, 300 GB, and 500 GB disk drives.
The 450 GB 15,000 rpm disk drives provides 50% more raw capacity than 300
GB drives, increasing the total capacity of high-performance drives supported
in a DS8000 system.
For additional flexibility, feature conversions are available for the 450
GB 15,000 rpm disk drive sets to exchange existing disk drive sets when purchasing
new disk drive sets with higher capacity. The 450 GB 15,000 rpm disk drive
sets are optional to the DS8000 series and are available with feature numbers
26xx.
450 GB 15,000 rpm Standby Capacity on Demand (Standby CoD) Disk Drive
sets
The IBM Standby CoD offering for the DS8000 series allows inactive capacity
to be installed and easily activated as business needs require. The DS8000
series now offers the 450 GB 15,000 rpm disk drive sets as part of the Standby
CoD offering. This offering provides up to four Standby CoD disk drive sets
(64 disk drives) that can be factory or field installed into your system.
The 450 GB 15,000 rpm Standby CoD drive sets are optional to the DS8000 series
and are available with feature numbers 26xx.
Variable System Storage Logical Partitions (LPARs) for increased flexibility
Today, the DS8300 Models 9A2 and 9B2 provide Logical Partition (LPAR) capabilities,
allowing you to run two separate storage server images sharing resources equally
(50/50 percent split). The variable LPAR capability provides additional flexibility
in how resources are shared amongst the two server images. Each System Storage
LPAR now has access to:
- 50/50 or 25/75 percent of the processors
- 50/50 or 25/75 percent of the processor memory
The System Storage LPAR continues to support up to 16 host adapters and
up to 320 disk drives (for up to 160 TB of capacity). With these separate
resources, each Storage System LPAR can run the same or different versions
of microcode, and can be used for completely separate production, test, or
other unique storage environments within this single physical system. This
can enable storage consolidations where separate storage subsystems were previously
required, helping to increase management efficiency and cost effectiveness.
The Variable LPAR function is provided with the DS8000 series at no additional
charge.
IBM Extended Address Volumes (EAV) for System z environments
The DS8000 series today supports System z CKD volumes up to 65,520 cylinders.
With the Extended Address Volumes (EAV) function, this capability has been
extended to support volumes that can scale up to approximately 223 GB (262,668
cylinders). This capability can help relieve address constraints to support
large storage capacity needs in System z environments. Larger devices can
help simplify storage management as it fosters management of fewer, large
volumes as opposed to many small volumes. The HyperPAV function available
today complements EAV by allowing scaling of I/O rates against a single, larger
volume. In addition, Dynamic Volume Expansion can also support nondisruptive
migration to the larger volume sizes now available. The function is supported
on DS8000 series running on IBM System z servers with z/OS® V1.10, or later. The EAV capability
is provided with the DS8000 series at no additional charge.
Variable System Storage Logical Partitions (LPARs) for increased flexibility
IPv6
The IBM System Storage DS8000 has been certified by the IPv6 Ready Logo
Committee as meeting the requirements of the IPv6 Ready Logo program, indicating
its implementation of IPv6 mandatory core protocols and the ability to interoperate
with other IPv6 implementations. IBM DS8000 Systems can be configured in
native IPv6 environments.
Support SFTP for HMC code downloads
The IBM System Storage DS8000 will now have the capability to use secure
FTP to download microcode bundles to the HMC for improved security, replacing
the use of FTP. The use of secure FTP will allow resilient, secure downloads
for DS8000 microcode updates.
Product Preview
Serial ATA (SATA) disk drives: IBM intends to enhance the configuration
options of the DS8000 series with support for:
- 1 TB 7,200 RPM SATA disk drives, doubling the raw capacity of existing
models up to 1024 TB for DS8300 Turbo Models and up to 384 TB for DS8100 Turbo
Models. IBM intends to provide this capability in early 2009.
All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject
to change or withdrawal without notice. Availability, prices, ordering information,
and terms and conditions will be provided when the product is announced for
general availability.
Planned availability dates:
September 5, 2008
Plant and field installation:
- Device Adapters (#3041, #3051, and #3061)
- Variable LPAR
- Extended Address Volumes
- IPv6
- Microcode Bundle Family (#1701)
Plant installation only:
- RAID-6
- 450 GB 15,000 rpm Fibre Channel Disk Drive
October 10, 2008
Field installation:
- 450 GB 15,000 rpm Fibre Channel Disk Drive
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing
details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
- http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
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For details, refer to the following announcements:
Hardware Announcement ZG06-0881, dated October 31, 2006 (IBM System
Storage DS8000 series offers a one-year "Enterprise Choice" length of warranty)
Hardware Announcement ZG06-0882, dated October 31, 2006 (IBM System
Storage DS8000 series offers a two-year "Enterprise Choice" length of warranty)
Hardware Announcement ZG06-0883, dated October 31, 2006 (IBM System
Storage DS8000 series offers a three-year "Enterprise Choice" length of warranty)
Hardware Announcement ZG06-0884, dated October 31, 2006 (IBM System
Storage DS8000 series offers a four-year "Enterprise Choice" length of warranty)
Hardware Announcement ZG06-0885, dated October 31, 2006 (IBM System
Storage DS8000 - Machine Type 239x - Function Authorizations)
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Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8100 2421 931
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2421 932
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2421 92E
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2421 9B2
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2421 9AE
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8100 2422 931
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2422 932
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2422 92E
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2422 9B2
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2422 9AE
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8100 2423 931
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2423 932
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2423 92E
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2423 9B2
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2423 9AE
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8100 2424 931
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2424 932
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2424 92E
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set 2616
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set 2617
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II 3041
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8300 2424 9B2
Microcode Bundle Family:
- Release 4 Bundle Family 1701
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Description Machine Model Feature
System Storage DS8000 Expansion Unit 2424 9AE
Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set A 2626
- 450 GB 15K Drive Set B 2636
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets:
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set A 2627
- 450 GB 15K CoD Drive Set B 2637
Device Adapters:
- Device Adapter Pair II A 3051
- Device Adapter Pair II B 3061
Model conversions (Machine types 2421, 2422, 2423,
and 2424) - None
There are no new model conversions with this announcement. This is a reminder
that model conversions are disruptive. In addition, data may not be preserved
during the model conversion.
Feature conversions (Machine types 2421, 2422, 2423,
and 2424)
Disk Drive Sets - Models 931, 932, and 92E:
Feature Returned Continuous
From To Description Parts Maintenance
2616 2626 Disk drive set No Yes
2616 2636 Disk drive set No Yes
Disk Drive Sets - Models 9B2 and 9AE:
Feature Returned Continuous
From To Description Parts Maintenance
2626 2616 Disk drive set No Yes
2636 2616 Disk drive set No Yes
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets - Models 931, 932, and 92E:
Feature Returned Continuous
From To Description Parts Maintenance
2617 2616 CoD Disk drive set No Yes
2617 2627 CoD Disk drive set No Yes
2617 2637 CoD Disk drive set No Yes
Standby CoD Disk Drive Sets - Models 9B2 and 9AE:
Feature Returned Continuous
From To Description Parts Maintenance
2627 2626 CoD Disk drive set No Yes
2627 2617 CoD Disk drive set No Yes
2637 2636 CoD Disk drive set No Yes
2637 2617 CoD Disk drive set No Yes
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The following publication has been updated to reflect this announcement.
Title Order Number
IBM System Storage DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide GC35-0515
DS8000 publications are available at
- http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/index.html
Publications can be ordered from your IBM representative, by direct order,
or through the Publications Center Web site at
- http://www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/public/applications/publications/ cgibin/pbi.cgi
The DS8000 information center is designed to provide comprehensive, browser-based
information. It can help provide easy access to tasks, concepts, reference
information, tutorials, code samples, scenarios, and other product information.
It contains assistance for the tasks that users must perform and links to
additional information.
To find information, users can search, browse the contents, use the index,
follow links from one topic to related topics, and print the topics they want
to read offline. The information center is available at:
- http://www.ibm.com/support/publications/us/library/
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applications, and other technology management.
These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize
your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate
your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols,
and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM
and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.
For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit
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contact your IBM representative or visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity
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- http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html
Select your country, and then select the product as the category.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
Licensed Machine Code
All features and functions in this announcement are supported on the IBM
System Storage DS8000 series and require DS8000 Licensed Machine Code (LMC)
level 5.4.0xx.xx (bundle version 64.0.xx.xx), or later.
Some DS8000 series features and functions may not be available or supported
in all environments. Current information on supported environments, prerequisites,
and minimum operating systems levels is available at
- http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/ds8000/interop.pdf
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Physical configuration planning
Physical configuration planning is a customer responsibility. Introductory
information, including required and optional features, can be found in the
IBM System Storage DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide (GC35-0515).
Installation planning
Installation planning is a customer responsibility. Information about
planning the installation of your DS8000 series, including equipment, site,
and power requirements, can be found in the IBM System Storage DS8000 Introduction
and Planning Guide (GC35-0515).
Logical configuration planning and application
Logical configuration planning is a customer responsibility. Logical configuration
refers to the creation of RAID ranks, volumes, or LUNs, and the assignment
of the configured capacity to servers.
Application of the initial logical configuration and all subsequent modifications
to the logical configuration is a customer responsibility. The logical configuration
can be created, applied, and modified using the DS Storage Manager, DS CLI,
or DS Open API.
IBM Global Services will also apply or modify your logical configuration
(fee-based services).
Licensed Machine Code planning and application
IBM may release changes to the DS8000 series Licensed Machine Code. IBM
plans to make most DS8000 series Licensed Machine Code changes available for
download by the DS8000 series system from the IBM System Storage technical
support worldwide Web. Note that not all Licensed Machine Code changes may
be available via the support Web site. If the machine does not function as
warranted and your problem can be resolved through your application of downloadable
Licensed Machine Code, you are responsible for downloading and installing
these designated Licensed Machine Code changes as IBM specifies. IBM has
responsibility for installing changes that IBM does not make available for
you to download. The DS8000 series includes many enhancements to make the
Licensed Machine Code change process simpler, quicker, and more automated.
If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable Licensed
Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Calculating physical and effective capacity
Refer to the IBM System Storage DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide
(GC35-0515) for capacity calculation guidelines.
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing
designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called
"BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with
an IBM machine) and other software updates in a timely manner from an IBM
Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions
that IBM provides. You may request IBM to install Machine Code changes; however,
you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders
No cables required.
Direct customer support for the DS8000 series
is provided by IBM Operational Support Services - Support Line. This fee
service can enhance your productivity by providing voice and electronic access
into the IBM support organization. IBM Operational Support Services - Support
Line will help answer questions pertaining to product and feature usage ("how
to"), configuration, and product compatibility for eligible products. For
a list of the products supported via Support Line, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware,
host software, or application software to which it is attached.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communications facilities.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services
to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled
solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the
service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed
to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem
resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate,
but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic
Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that
replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet
services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to
IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic
Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server.
It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a
periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems
enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system
availability and performance. In addition, information collected through
the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives
when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and
use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide
better support and service for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic
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Field-installable feature
Yes
Warranty Period
Machine Type 2421: One year
Machine Type 2422: Two years
Machine Type 2423: Three years
Machine Type 2424: Four years
Customer setup
No
Licensed Internal Code
Same license terms and conditions as designated machine.
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For all local charges, contact your IBM representative.
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All European, Middle Eastern and African countries.
Trademarks
DS8000, System Storage, System z and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
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