IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage Software 1.1.1
IBM United States Software Announcement 210-225July 20, 2010
 ENUS210-225.PDF (97KB)
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SONAS 1.1.1 launches support for the following new functions included with the SONAS software package:
- Enhanced Tivoli® Storage Management support with Integrated Lifecycle Management and Hierarchical Storage Management
- New asynchronous replication capabilities
- Addition of HTTP protocol support
- Addition of Network Information Service (NIS) support. NIS is mainly used in UNIX® base environment for user and services management like active directory.
Note: NIS authentication is not supported.
In addition, IBM® Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software (5639-SN1) supports:
- Multiple petabytes of storage
- Up to a billion files in a single file system
- Up to 256 file systems per system
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| Overview |
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IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software is a scale-out NAS software system designed to manage vast repositories of information in enterprise environments requiring very large capacities, high levels of performance, and high availability. The system supports multiple petabytes of storage and up to a billion files in a single file system, with support for up to 256 file systems per system. Data access to the system from client computers is provided using industry standard network file protocols NFS v2/v3, CIFS, HTTP, and FTP, (including z/OS® NFS client support). The system supports traditional NAS features and functions, including:
- Snapshots
- Quotas (user, group, and fileset level)
- Integration with user directory servers, such as Microsoft® Active Directory (AD) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP
- Command Line Interface (CLI) and browser-based graphical user interface (GUI)
- Call Home and Remote Support capabilities
In addition to these traditional features, the system supports advanced features, including:
- Integrated Tivoli Storage Manager backup client
- Support for Tivoli Storage Manager Hierarchical Storage Management and Information Lifecycle Management
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| Key prerequisites |
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Refer to the Hardware requirements section.
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| Planned availability date |
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August 13, 2010
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| Description |
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IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software is a scale-out NAS software system designed to manage vast repositories of information. The SONAS Software (5639-SN1) is preloaded and licensed on each node in the IBM SONAS hardware system, including:
- Management node (2851-SM1)
- Interface nodes (2851-SI1)
- Storage nodes (2851-SS1)
The software provides file serving capability to client computer systems using industry standard network file protocols, including:
- Network File System (NFS) v2/v3 (including z/OS NFS client support)
- Microsoft Common Internet File System (CIFS)
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
The SONAS software is capable of interoperating with any client computer system that supports these industry standard network file protocols.
Users accessing data residing in the SONAS system can be authenticated against an external user directory service, such as Microsoft Active Directory (MS AD) or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server.
Each file system has support for up to 256 snapshots. Each snapshot copy represents a point-in-time copy of the file system from which prior copies of individual files or directories can be accessed and restored. Windows® users can access prior snapshot copies via the Previous Copies tab on the Windows file properties dialog box.
Quotas can be used to limit the number of files created or amount of space consumed by an individual user, group, or fileset. A fileset is a portion of the file system directory tree. Both soft quotas and hard quotas are supported.
The software provides a unified command line interface for configuring, administrating, and monitoring the system, and a browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) which runs on the SONAS management node (2851-SM1). A client side application is not required in order to configure, monitor, or manage the system. The GUI includes a System Health Center which monitors the overall health of the SONAS system and displays that information in a topology view allowing quick identification when hardware problems occur in the system.
The Health Center includes a centralized alert log to capture all the critical software and hardware failures within the system. In addition to the alert log, the system Health Center also includes a centralized system log. All system logs from all hardware components (including interface nodes, storage nodes, storage controllers, InfiniBand switches, and Ethernet switches) are gathered in a centralized system log on the SONAS management node (2851-SM1). The events in the centralized system log can be filtered by a variety of criteria to allow easy viewing of information of particular interest.
The software provides Call Home capability. When hardware failure occurs within a SONAS system, the software gathers diagnosis data and calls home to IBM via a secure web connection to open a problem reporting record in the IBM Problem Reporting System (RETAIN®) so that IBM is aware of the problem.
The software includes Remote Support capability. IBM Product Field Engineers and service personnel can remotely diagnose problems inside the system via a broadband connection to the system, if approved and authorized by the customer. The approval and authorization is on an individual connection instance basis, meaning the customer must approve and authorize each connection to the system by an IBM service personnel.
The software includes a threshold notification facility allowing the customer to set up thresholds regarding specific operating parameters within the system, and to be notified via e-mail or SNMP alerts when those thresholds are exceeded.
The software also has the capability to have the nodes in a SONAS system synchronize time with an external time server via the Network Time Protocol.
The software includes an installed Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client that supports TSM environments, including Hierarchical Storage Management and Information Lifecycle Management implementations. The TSM client software is preinstalled to ease integration with the Tivoli environment, but is licensed separately.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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| Reference information |
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Refer to IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage Hardware Announcement 110-174, dated July 20, 2010.
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Program Program
number VRM name
5639-SN1 1.1.1 IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage 1.1.1
Software
Product identification number
PID numbers for IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage Software are:
Maintenance Maintenance
Program PID number 1 year PID number 3 year PID number
5639-SN1 5639-NN1 reg/ren 5639-NN3 reg
5639-NN2 afl 5639-NN4 renewal
5639-NN5 afl
Maintenance
5 year PID number
5639-NN6 reg
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| Education support |
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More information is available at
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| Offering Information |
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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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| Publications |
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The following publications will be available at product availability. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Order
Title number
SONAS Software Administration Guide GA32-0713
IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage GA32-0718
Software Configuration Guide
SONAS User's Guide GA32-0714
SONAS Installation Guide GA32-0715
SONAS Introduction & Planning Guide GA32-0716
Problem Determination and GA32-0717
Troubleshooting Guide
The IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage Information Center is at
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Hardware requirements
This program requires one of the SONAS Interface Node (2851-SI1), Storage Node (2851-SS1), or Management Node (2851-SM1). Each node in a SONAS system requires one license of the software (5639-SN1) to function.
The license is provided via the charge code that pertains to the corresponding SONAS hardware node. For example, if the SONAS system contains three Interface nodes, one Management node, and two Storage nodes, a corresponding 5639-SN1 must be ordered with a quantity of three Interface node features (#0001), one Management node feature (#0002), and two Storage node features (#0003).
Software requirements
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
This program (5639-SN1) operates on specified SONAS systems only, currently defined by IBM 2851-SI1, 2851-SS1, and 2851-SM1 SONAS nodes.
For hardware-associated limitations, refer to Hardware Announcement 110-037, dated February 09, 2010.
For additional information, refer to "Usage restriction" in the Terms and conditions section of this announcement, and to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
Planning information
Planning considerations for the required SONAS nodes apply Refer to the announcement listed in the Reference information section.
Installability
Direct customer support
For technical support or assistance, contact your IBM representative
Packaging
The SONAS Software must be ordered in conjunction with, and is preinstalled on, the IBM 2851-SI1, 2851-SS1, or 2851-SM1 nodes.
License Information documents for SONAS Software ship with the hardware on which they are preloaded.
Preload feature number 5005 and Serial number 3444 must be specified on all new orders of 5639-SN1 ordered in conjunction with IBM 2851-SI1, 2851-SS1, or 2851-SM1 hardware.
Paid invoice acts as Proof of Entitlement (PoE) for all orders of IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage Software V1.
The following are shipped with each new SONAS Software order:
IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage DVD LCD8-1322 IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage Product Information CD SK5T-8810
Subsequent Media Orders
Specification of media feature number 5809 will result in the shipment of:
Media Title Form number
IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage DVD LCD8-1322
IBM Agreement for Acquisition GI19-0246
of Support and Addendum for Support
Software License GC52-1359
Specification of media feature number 5819 will result in the shipment of:
Media Title Form number IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage SK5T-8810 Product Information CD
CD-ROMs are ISO 9660 Standard.
Publications are in English.
Security, auditability, and control
IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software uses the security and auditability features of the IBM SONAS hardware and IBM SONAS 5639-SN1 software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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Charge metric
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
IBM Scale Out Network 5639-SN1 Per Node
Attached Storage Software
New orders for 5639-SN1
New orders of IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage Software are shipped preloaded on new orders for the corequisite management, interface and storage nodes (IBM 2851-SI1, IBM 2851-SM1, IBM 2851-SS1), and must be ordered concurrently with the proper chargeable feature.
Product group: IBM Systems and Technology Group, System Storage® Division
Product Identifier Description (PID) IBM Scale Out Network Attached 5639-SN1 Storage Software per node
Program name: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software PID: 5639-SN1 Use-based OTC with One-year Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-SN1 0001
Interface Node
with 1 year SW Maintenance
SONAS Software V1 0002
Management Node
with 1 year SW Maintenance
SONAS Software V1 0003
Storage Node
with 1 year SW Maintenance
Software Maintenance
Order Software Maintenance Registration for all new SONAS Software product orders, for the same function and quantities as in the new product order.
Program name: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software
PID: 5639-NN1
No Charge Software Registration and One-year Renewal Software Maintenance
One-year No Charge Registration:
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-NN1 0001
Interface Node
SW MAINT 1 Yr No Charge Reg
SONAS Software V1 0003
Management Node
SW MAINT 1 Yr No Charge Reg
SONAS Software V1 0005
Storage Node
SW MAINT 1 Yr No Charge Reg
One-year Renewal:
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-NN1 0002
Interface Node
One-year Renewal OTC
SONAS Software V1 0004
Management Node
One-year Renewal OTC
SONAS Software V1 0006
Storage Node
One-year Renewal OTC
Program name: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software PID: 5639-NN2 One-year After License Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-NN2 0001
Interface Node OTC
SW MAINT 1 Yr After License
SONAS Software V1 0002
Management Node OTC
SW MAINT 1 Yr After License
SONAS Software V1 0003
Storage Node OTC
SW MAINT 1 Yr After License
Program name: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software PID: 5639-NN3 Three-year Registration Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-NN3 0001
Interface Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr Registration
SONAS Software V1 0002
Management Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr Registration
SONAS Software V1 0003
Storage Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr Registration
Program name: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software PID: 5639-NN4 Three-year Renewal Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-NN4 0001
Interface Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr Renewal
SONAS Software V1 0002
Management Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr Renewal
SONAS Software V1 0003
Storage Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr Renewal
Program name: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software PID: 5639-NN5 Three-year After License Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-NN5 0001
Interface Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr After License
SONAS Software V1 0002
Management Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr After License
SONAS Software V1 0003
Storage Node OTC
SW MAINT 3 Yr After License
Program name: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) Software PID: 5639-NN6 Five-year Registration Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
SONAS Software V1 5639-NN6 0001
Interface Node OTC
SW MAINT 5 Yr Registration
SONAS Software V1 0002
Management Node OTC
SW MAINT 5 Yr Registration
SONAS Software V1 0003
Storage Node OTC
SW MAINT 5 Yr Registration
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| Terms and conditions |
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The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and 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 the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use.
This software license includes Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance).
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance
The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011) agreement applies for subscription and support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) and does not require customer signatures.
License Information form number
GC52-1359
Limited warranty applies
Yes
Limited warranty
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Authorization for use on home/portable computer
You may not copy and use this program on another computer without paying additional license fees.
Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
No
Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance) applies
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No
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
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Information on charges is available at
Choose the option entitled Purchase/upgrade tools. The billing features and pricing information for SONAS Software remain unchanged.
Refer to Software Announcement 210-035, dated February 09, 2010.
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