New advanced functions and features for the IBM System Storage DS3500 - HVEC/XCC
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-092June 4, 2012
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IBM® Storage offers new technology controller updates for DS3500 Storage controllers, providing Dynamic Disk Pooling, Enhanced FlashCopy® , and thin provisioning functionality. Host Connectivity improvements include Asymmetric Logical Unit Access (ALUA) and VMWare vStorage APIS for Array Integration (VAAI).
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IBM Storage announces new technology updates for DS3500 Storage controllers. The updates provide new technologies that include Dynamic Disk Pooling, Enhanced FlashCopy , and thin provisioning functionality. Additional new technologies improve host connectivity with new Asymmetric Logical Unit Access (ALUA) host connection types and increase VMWare host efficiency with vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI).
With Dynamic Disk Pooling, customers will see simplified provisioning, advanced performance of their storage device through new disk virtualization functions, and a recovery advantage in vastly improved rebuild times. Thin provisioning allows storage administrators to drive up storage capacity utilization significantly with very little administrative overhead, maximizing the utilization of their infrastructure, reducing initial acquisition costs, and growing capacity as needed. The new Enhanced FlashCopy features increase the number of FlashCopies available, allow multiple consistency groups, and provides the new FlashCopy Rollback which restores the snapshots nearly instantaneously through mapping the FlashCopy volume to back to the base volume. The new FlashCopy features are able to be tested with the new Try and Buy feature, allowing a test of the functionality for 90 days before purchasing the premium feature.
ALUA allows access to a LUN without triggering an ownership transfer, simplifying path failover and increasing its speed. ALUA takes advantage of native failover in most network operating systems. VMWare VAAI adds functionality from VMWare to the DS3500, allowing it to complete storage tasks, such as copying virtual machines, without the direct interaction of the VMWare host, making the VMWare host more efficient.
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Any model of machine type 1746.
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June 15, 2012
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Machine Model Feature SEO
Description type number number number
Enhanced FlashCopy Base 1746 C2A,C4A,C4T 3901 49Y5954
Enhanced FlashCopy Upgrade 1746 C2A,C4A,C4T 3902 49Y5955
(256 to 512)
Enhanced FlashCopy / 1746 C2A,C4A,C4T 3903 49Y6059
VolumeCopy Bundle DS3500
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| Publications |
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No publications are shipped with the announced products.
Refer to the publications that shipped with your base system for information.
Publications and product documentation are available at the IBM System Storage® Support site
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
DS3500 machine type 1746
Compatibility
Refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) for a comprehensive list of supported environments, devices, and configurations
When using SSIC, select the following search criterion to view the interoperability support for this announcement:
- Product Family: IBM System Storage Entry Disk
- Product Model: DS3500
- Product Version: DS3500 (firmware level 07.83)
Planning information
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 website 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
Direct customer support for DS3500 Disk Systems is provided by IBM Operational Support Services--Support Line. This fee service provides voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. IBM Operational Support Services--Support Line helps 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
For more information on services, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware.
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.
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MES discount applicable
Equal to the volume commitment discount
Field installable feature
Yes
Warranty period
Three years
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Customer setup
Yes
Machine code
Same license terms and conditions as base machine
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Feature
number Description
3901 Enhanced FlashCopy Base
3902 Enhanced FlashCopy Upgrade
3903 Enhanced FlashCopy / VolumeCopy
Bundle DS3500
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49Y5954 Enhanced FlashCopy Base
49Y5955 Enhanced FlashCopy Upgrade
49Y6059 Enhanced FlashCopy / VolumeCopy
Bundle DS3500
Machine Model Feature SEO Install
Description type number number number type*
Enhanced FlashCopy Base 1746 C2A,C4A, 3901 49Y5954 Both
C4T
Enhanced FlashCopy Upgrade 1746 C2A,C4A, 3902 49Y5955 Both
(256 to 512) C4T
Enhanced FlashCopy / 1746 C2A,C4A, 3903 49Y6059 Both
VolumeCopy Bundle DS3500 C4T
* Install type:
- "Plant" denotes plant installation only.
- "Field" denotes field installation only.
- "Both" denotes both plant and field installation.
Pricing terms
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