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Chapter 2. IBM FIashSystem 840
Architecture
This chapter describes the BM FlashSystem 840 architecture in detail. Sections include an
introduction to BM FlashSystem 840, product features, a comparison to BM FlashSystem
820, and an overview of the architecture and hardware. This chapter also provides an
overview of administration and serviceability of BM FlashSystem 840, interoperability, and
integration with other BM products.
For more details on BM FlashSystem architecture, refer to the BM FlashSystem 840
nfocenter website at:
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2.1 Introduction to IBM FIashSystem 840
BM FlashSystem 840 is an all-flash storage array that provides extreme performance and
large capacity while also providing enterprise class reliability and "green data center power
and cooling requirements. BM FlashSystem 840 holds up to twelve 4 TB flash modules in
only 2U of rack space, making it the densest all-flash storage array on the market. BM
FlashSystem 840 also provides up to 1,100,000 OPS performance, up to 8 GBps bandwidth
and latency as low as 90 microseconds, making it the perfect product for demanding
customer workloads. This high capacity and extreme performance is also protected by BM
FlashSystem patented reliability technologies. BM FlashSystem 840 supports several
protocols including Fibre-channel (16, 8, and 4 Gbps), Fibre-channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
and nfiniBand; enabling connections to high performance servers and storage area
networks. The following sections describe BM FlashSystem 840 core attributes. Figure 2-1
on page 14 shows the front view of the BM FlashSystem 840.
Figure 2-1 IBM FlashSystem 840 front view
2.1.1 IBM FIashSystem 840 capacity
BM FlashSystem 840 supports a maximum of twelve 4 TB flash modules which provides a
maximum capacity of 48 TB (RAD 0). BM FlashSystem 840 can be ordered with two, four,
eight, or twelve flash modules. The flash modules available are either 2 TB or 4 TB storage
capacity.
BM FlashSystem 840 supports both RAD 0 and RAD 5 configurations.
BM FlashSystem 840 supports the creation of up to 2048 LUNs. The size of the LUNs can be
from 1 MiB to 45 TiB in size (not to exceed total system capacity). BM FlashSystem 840
supports the connection of up to 1024 hosts per interface port and allows the mapping of
multiple LUNs to each host. Table 2-1 on page 15 lists all the combinations of storage
capacities for the various configurations of BM FlashSystem 840.
Note: Two TB and 4 TB Flash modules cannot be intermixed in the same BM
FlashSystem 840 chassis.
Note: The maximum usable capacity of BM FlashSystem 840 in RAD 0 mode is 45 TiB.
The maximum usable capacity of BM FlashSystem 840 in RAD 5 mode is 37.5 TiB.
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Table 2-1 IBM FlashSystem 840 Capacity in TB and TiB for RAID 0 and RAID 5.
2.1.2 IBM FIashSystem 840 performance and Iatency
BM FlashSystem 840 utilizes all hardware Field-programmable gateway array (FPGA)
components in the data path which enables the fastest possible O rates and lowest latency.
BM FlashSystem 840 provides extreme performance of up to 1,100,000 OPS and up to 8
GBps in bandwidth. BM FlashSystem 840 provides write latency as low 90 s and read
latency as low as 135 s.
Table 2-2 on page 16 illustrates BM FlashSystem performance at various O patterns.
IBM FIashSystem 840
Configuration
RAID 0 TB RAID 5 TB RAID 0 TiB RAID 5 TiB
Two 2 TB FIash ModuIes 4 N/A 3.75 N/A
Four 2 TB FIash ModuIes 8 4 7.5 3.75
Eight 2 TB Flash Modules 16 12 15 7.5
Twelve 2 TB Flash Modules 24 20 22.5 18.75
Two 4 TB Flash Modules 8 N/A 7.5 N/A
Four 4 TB Flash Modules 16 8 15 7.5
Eight 4 TB Flash Modules 32 24 30 22.5
Twelve 4 TB Flash Modules 48 40 45 37.5
Note: The following are the exact byte counts for the flash modules used in BM
FlashSystem 840:
4 TB moduIe:
Presented: 4123162312704 bytes (after VSR and reserve)
Raw Flash: 5497558138880 bytes (80 chips * 64 GiB)
BM FlashSystem 840 GU reports 3.75 TiB usable
Therefore, the actual maximum "raw flash capacity of an BM FlashSystem 840 system
is 5497558138880 bytes x 12 or approximately 66 TB.
2 TB moduIe:
Presented: 2061581156352 bytes (after VSR and reserve)
Raw Flash: 2748779069440 bytes (40 chips * 64 GiB)
BM FlashSystem 840 GU reports 1.875 TiB usable
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Table 2-2 IBM FlashSystem 840 performance at various IO pattens.
2.1.3 IBM FIashSystem 840 power requirements
BM FlashSystem 840 is green data center friendly. BM FlashSystem 840 only consumes
625 W of power (steady state RAD 5 configuration for a 30/70 write/read workload on an 8
module 2 TB flashcard system) and uses two standard single phase (100v - 240v) electrical
outlets.
2.1.4 IBM FIashSystem 840 physicaI specifications
BM FlashSystem 840 installs in a standard 19 equipment rack. BM FlashSystem 840 is 2U
high and 19 wide. A standard data 42U 19 data center rack can be fully populated with 21
BM FlashSystem 840 systems.
The physical dimensions of BM FlashSystem 840 are:
Height: 3.5 (8.90 mm)
Width: 19 (48 mm)
Length: 31.4 (79 mm)
Weight (maximum configuration - 12 Flash Modules): 75 lbs (34.02 kg)
Airflow path: cool air flows into front of unit (intake) to rear of unit (exhaust)
Performance
Criteria
ab
a. Data gathered using an Oakgate storage test appliance and a Fibre Channel protocol analyzer
b. All measurements are made in a RAD 5 configuration, 4 TB cards, 90% of usable capacity
Maximum Capacity
(12 FIash moduIes)
Mid Capacity
(8 fIash moduIes)
Minimum Capacity (4
fIash moduIes)
100% Read OPS 1.1 M 1.1M 1.0 M
100% Write OPS 600 K 400 K 225 K
70/30 OPS 750 K 500 K 225 K
100% Large Block
Sequential Read
8 GB/sec 8 GB/sec 4 GB/sec
100% Large Block
Sequential Write
4 GB/sec 2.5 GB/sec 1 GB/sec
Read Latency 135 s 135 s 135 s
Write Latency 90 s 90 s 90 s
Notes:
Plan to attach each of the two power supplies in the enclosure to separate main power
supply lines.
Plan to connect the power cords on the right side of the rack (when viewed from the
rear) to power sources that provides power in the 100V - 240V ac range. Each power
supply requires 900 watts (start-up rating). Using two power sources provides power
redundancy.
Attention:
The power cord is the main power disconnect. Ensure that the socket outlets are
located near the equipment and are easily accessible.
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Heat: 2180 BTU (maximum configuration RAD 5)
2.1.5 IBM FIashSystem 840 reIiabiIity and serviceabiIity
Similar to all BM FlashSystem products, BM FlashSystem 840 provides enterprise class
reliability and serviceability that is unique for all-flash storage arrays. BM FlashSystem 840
uses the following technologies for data protection and maximum system up-time:
Block remapping: Assures that flash cells are protected from adjacent activity
Flash Cell leveling: A technology that reduces flash cell wear due to electrical
programming.
Two dimensional RAD (2D) Flash RAD: Allows the provisioning of an entire flash module
as a spare to be used in the event of another flash module failure.
Variable Stripe RAD (VSR): A patented BM technology that provides an intra module
RAD stripe on each flash module.
New reIiabiIity and serviceabiIity features of IBM FIashSystem 840
n addition to the standard features above, BM FlashSystem 840 includes the following new
reliability and seviceability features:
Hot swappable flash modules via the front panel. n the event of a flash module failure,
critical customer applications can remain online while the defective module is replaced.
Since customer application downtime does not need to be scheduled, this service can
typically be performed immediately versus having to wait days for a service window. A
simple CL command is all that is needed to prepare BM FlashSystem 840 for a flash
module replacement. The flash modules can be easily removed from the front of BM
FlashSystem 840 unit, without the need to remove top access panels or extend cabling.
Concurrent code loads. BM FlashSystem 840 supports concurrent code load, enabling
customer applications to remain online during firmware upgrades to all components,
including the flash modules.
Redundant hot swappable components. RAD controllers called canisters, management
modules, interface cards (all contained in the canister), batteries, fans, and power supplies
are all redundant and hot swapable. All components are easily accessible via the front or
rear of the unit so BM FlashSystem 840 does not need to be moved in the rack, nor any
top access panels or cables need to be extended. This makes servicing the unit extremely
easy.
2.1.6 IBM FIashSystem 840 scaIabiIity
BM FlashSystem 840 supports the ability to grow the storage capacity after deployment. BM
FlashSystem 840 supports a maximum configuration of twelve 2 TB or 4 TB flash modules.
BM FlashSystem 840 can be purchased with two, four, eight, or twelve 2 TB or 4 TB
modules.
Tip: Concurrent code loads require that all connected hosts have at least two
connections, at least one to each canister, to FlashSystem 840. See section 10.1,
"Firmware upgrade on page 290, for more information.
Tip: t is possible to buy an entry level BM FlashSystem 840 unit with only two flash
modules. This unit can only be configured as RAD 0. t can be expanded to 4, 8, or 12
modules and can then be reconfigured as RAD 5.
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BM FlashSystem 840 upgrade options include:
Systems that are purchased with four 2 TB flash modules, can be expanded to eight or
twelve 2 TB flash modules.
Systems that are purchased with four 4 TB flash modules, can be expanded to eight or
twelve 4 TB flash modules.
Systems that are purchased with eight 2 TB flash modules, can be expanded to twelve 2
TB flash modules.
Systems that are purchased with eight 4 TB flash modules, can be expanded to twelve 4
TB flash modules
2.1.7 IBM FIashSystem 840 protocoI support
BM FlashSystem 840 supports the following interface protocols and number of connections:
Fibre-Channel (16 ports of 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps)
Fibre-Channel (8 ports of 16 Gbps (these ports also support 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps)
Fibre-Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) (16 ports of 10 Gbps FCoE)
nfiniBand (8 ports of QDR 40 Gbps)
2.1.8 IBM FIashSystem 840 encryption support
BM FlashSystem 840 provides optional encryption of data at rest, which protects against the
potential exposure of sensitive user data and user metadata that is stored on discarded or
stolen flash modules. Encryption of system data and metadata is not required, so system
data and metadata are not encrypted.
Notes:
s is not possible to mix 2 TB and 4 TB flash modules in any configuration on BM
FlashSystem 840.
f an BM FlashSystem 840 is purchased with 2 TB flash modules, all system
expansions must be with 2 TB flash modules.
f an BM FlashSystem 840 is purchased with 4 TB flash modules, all system
expansions must be with 4 TB flash modules.
Expanding an BM FlashSystem 840 unit with two, four or eight additional flash modules
requires that the system be reconfigured. A backup of the system configuration and
data migration, if needed, should be planned before the expansion.
Notes:
BM FlashSystem 840 only supports one interface type per system. For example, it is
not possible to have two Fibre-channel interface cards and two nfiniBand interface
cards in the same BM FlashSystem 840 system.
BM FlashSystem 840 supports eight active ports across the entire system if 16 Gbps
fibre-channel is enabled. These eight ports can operate at 16, 8 or 4 Gbps.
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The following topic describes general encryption concepts and terms for BM FlashSystem
840:
Encryption-capable refers to the ability of BM FlashSystem 840 to optionally encrypt user
data and metadata by using a secret key.
Encryption-disabled describes a system where no secret key is configured. The secret key
is neither required, nor used, to encrypt or decrypt user data. Encryption logic is actually
still implemented by BM FlashSystem 840 while in the encryption-disabled state, but uses
a default, or well-known, key. Therefore, in terms of security, encryption-disabled is
effectively the same as not encrypting at all.
Encryption-enabled describes a system where a secret key is configured and used. This
does not necessarily mean that any access control has been configured to ensure that the
system is operating securely. Encryption-enabled only means that the system is
encrypting user data and metadata using the secret key.
Access-control-enabled describes an encryption-enabled system that is configured so that
an access key must be provided to authenticate with an encrypted entity, such as a secret
key or flash module, to unlock and operate that entity. BM FlashSystem 840 permits
access control enablement only when it is encryption-enabled. A system that is
encryption-enabled can optionally also be access-control-enabled to provide functional
security.
Protection-enabled describes a system that is both encryption-enabled and
access-control-enabled. An access key must be provided to unlock BM FlashSystem 840
so that it can transparently perform all required encryption-related functionality, such as
encrypt on write and decrypt on read.
The Protection Enablement Process (PEP) transitions BM FlashSystem 840 from a state
that is not protection-enabled to a state that is protection-enabled. The PEP requires that
the customer provide a secret key to access the system, and the secret key must be
resiliently stored and backed up externally to the system; for example, on a USB memory
stick.
PEP is not merely activating a feature via the GU or CL. To avoid loss of data that was
written to the system before the PEP occurs, the customer must move all of the data to be
retained off of the system before the PEP is initiated, and then must move the data back
onto the system after PEP has completed. The PEP is performed during the system
initialization process, if encryption is activated.
Application-transparent encryption is an attribute of BM FlashSystem 840 encryption
architecture, referring to the fact that applications are not aware that encryption and
protection is occurring. This is in contrast to Application Managed Encryption (AME),
where an application must serve keys to a storage device.
Note: While some BM products which implement encryption of data at rest stored on a
fixed block storage device implement encryption using self-encrypting disk drives (SEDs),
BM FlashSystem 840 flash module chips do not use SEDs. BM FlashSystem 840 data
encryption and decryption is performed by the flash modules, which can be thought of as
the functional equivalent of Self-Encrypting Flash Controller (SEFC) cards.
Note: BM FlashSystem 840 requires a license for encryption. f encryption is required,
validate with BM Sales or your BM Business Partner that the license is ordered with
the equipment.
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Configuring encryption
You can use the initialization tool encryption activation option to activate encryption when an
encryption feature code is purchased. f encryption is activated, an encryption key is
generated by the system to be used for access to the system. The tool invokes a wizard that
guides the user through the process of copying the encryption key to multiple USB keys.
Accessing an encrypted system
At system startup (power on) or to access an encrypted system, the encryption key must be
provided by an outside source so that BM FlashSystem 840 can be accessed. The
encryption key is provided by inserting of the USB memory sticks that were created during
system initialization into a canister.
Encryption technoIogy
Key encryption is protected by an Advanced Encryption Standard (XTS-AES) algorithm key
wrap using the 256-bit symmetric option in XTS mode, as defined in the EEE1619-2007
standard. An HMAC-SHA256 algorithm is used to create a hash message authentication
code for corruption detection, and is itself additionally protected by a system-generated cyclic
redundancy check (CRC).
2.1.9 IBM FIashSystem ModeIs 820 and 840 comparison
The following Table 2-3 on page 20 lists the differences between BM FlashSystem 820 and
BM FlashSystem 840 modules.
Table 2-3 IBM FlashSystem 820 and 840 comparison
Important: All data stored on the flash modules must be erased before encryption can be
activated.
Feature to compare
IBM FIashSystem 820
IBM FIashSystem 840
Storage Capacity options
(TB)
10, 12, 20, 24 4,8,12,16,20,24,32,40,48
Form Factor 1U 2U
Performance (IOPS) 525,000 1,100,000
Bandwidth 5 GB/s 8GB/s
Latency (read/write) 110 s / 25 s 135 s / 90 s
AvaiIabIe Interfaces 8 and 4 Gb/s Fibre-channel
40 Gb/s QDR nfiniBand
16, 8 and 4Gb/s Fibre-channel
40 Gb/s QDR nfiniBand
10 Gb/s FCoE
Chip Type eMLC eMLC
Chip RAID Yes Yes
System RAID Yes Yes
Power Consumption (steady
state RAID 5)
300W 625W
a
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2.1.10 IBM FIashSystem 840 Management
BM FlashSystem 840 includes state-of-the-art BM storage management interfaces. BM
FlashSystem 840 Graphical Users nterface (GU) and Command Line nterface (CL) have
been updated from previous versions of BM FlashSystem products to include the BM SAN
Volume Controller (SVC) CL and the new BM SVC Graphical User nterface, which
resembles the popular "XV GU.
BM FlashSystem 840 also uses a USB key for system initialization, similar to the BM V7000
disk system. BM FlashSystem 840 also supports SNMP, e-mail notification (SMTP) and
syslog redirection.
Figure 2-2 on page 21 shows the BM FlashSystem 840 GU. See 2.3.2, BM FlashSystem
840 system management on page 33 for more details of the use of the FlashSystem 840
GU and CL.
Figure 2-2 IBM FlashSystem 840 Graphical User Interface
LUN Masking Yes Yes
Management CL
HTML 3.0 c2001 GU nterface
SNMP
BM SVC CL
HTML 5.0 c2011 BM Storage GU
SNMP
E-mail alerts
Syslog redirect
a. 625W is for a 30/70 write/read workload on an 8 module 2 TB flashcard system
Feature to compare
IBM FIashSystem 820
IBM FIashSystem 840
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2.2 IBM FIashSystem 840 architecture
This section describes BM FlashSystem architecture. Key product design characteristics
including performance, reliability and serviceability are discussed. Hardware components are
also described.
2.2.1 IBM FIashSystem 840 architecture overview
The design goals for BM FlashSystem 840 are to provide the customer with the fastest and
most reliable all flash storage array on the market, while making it simple to service and
support with as little downtime as possible. BM FlashSystem 840 uses many FPGA
components and as little software as possible, keeping O latency to a minimum and O
performance to a maximum.
Figure 2-3 on page 23 illustrates BM FlashSystem 840 design. At the core of the system are
the two high speed non-blocking crossbar buses. The crossbar buses provide two high speed
paths, which carry the data traffic, and can be used by any host entry path into the system.
There is also a slower speed bus for management traffic.
Connected to the crossbar buses are high speed non-blocking RAD modules and flash
modules. There is also a main motherboard (midplane) that both the RAD canisters and all
the flash modules connect to, as well as connections to battery modules, fan modules and
power supply units. The two RAD canisters contain cross bar controllers, management
modules, interface controllers and interface adapters, as well as fan modules. The two RAD
canisters form a logical cluster and there is no single point of failure in the design (assuming
all host connections have at least one path to each canister).
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Figure 2-3 Figure 2.2.1 IBM FlashSystem 840 architecture.
2.2.2 IBM FIashSystem 840 hardware components
This section describes the core BM FlashSystem 840 components:
Canisters
nterface cards
Flash Modules
Battery Modules
Power Supply Units
Fan Modules
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Figure 2-4 shows BM FlashSystem 840 front view. The two battery modules are to the left
and the twelve flash modules are the to right.
Figure 2-4 IBM FlashSystem 840 front view
Figure 2-5 on page 24 shows BM FlashSystem 840 rear view. The canisters are to the left
(large units) and the two power supply units are to the right (small units).
Figure 2-5 IBM FlashSystem 840 rear view
2.2.3 IBM FIashSystem 840 Canisters
Each BM FlashSystem 840 storage system contains two fully redundant canisters. The fan
modules are at the bottom and the interface cards are at the top. Each canister contains a
RAD controller, two interface cards, and a management controller with an associated 1 Gbps
Ethernet port. Each canister also has USB port, and two hot swappable fan modules.
Figure 2-6 on page 25 shows the components of BM FlashSystem 840 from the rear. One of
the two canisters has been removed, and we see two interface cards and two fan modules.
The power supply unit to the right of the fans provide redundant power to the system. All
components are concurrently maintainable except the mid-plane and power interposer, which
has no active components. All external connections are from the rear of the system.
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Figure 2-6 Rear view of FlashSystem 840 with canister removed
To maintain redundancy, the canisters are hot swappable. f any of the components (except
the fans) within a canister fails, the entire canister is replaced as a unit. Both fans modules in
each canister are hot swappable.
2.2.4 IBM FIashSystem 840 interface cards
BM FlashSystem 840 supports three different protocol interface cards.
Fibre-Channel (16 Gbps, 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps)
Fibre-Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) (10 Gbps)
nfiniBand QDR (40 Gbps)
Notes:
n the first release of BM FlashSystem 840, if either interface card in a canister fails, the
entire canister (minus the fans) must be replaced as an entire unit.
When replacing hardware in BM FlashSystem 840, follow the Directed Service
Procedure which is accessible via the GU See Chapter 6, "Using BM FlashSystem 840
on page 147 for more details.
For further details on BM FlashSystem canisters, including canister state LEDS, refer to
the BM FlashSystem 840 nfocenter website at:
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Note: Although Fibre-Channel and Fibre-Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols use the
same interface card, only one protocol is supported per BM FlashSystem 840 unit.
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n BM FlashSystem 840, both the Fibre-channel (FC) and Fibre-channel over Ethernet
(FCoE) protocols use the same interface card type. The nfiniBand protocol requires a
different module type. Figure 2-7 shows a four port Fibre-Channel interface card, which is
used for 16 Gbps fibre-channel (two ports only used), 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps fibre-channel (four
ports used) and FCoE (four ports used at 10 Gbps each).
Figure 2-7 IBM FlashSystem 840 Fibre-channel and FCoE interface card.
The two LEDs per port (Figure 2-7) have different status meanings, depending on whether
the interface is Fibre Channel or Fibre Channel over Ethernet:
Fibre Channel LED Description:
A: Link State
B: Link Speed
Fibre Channel over Ethernet LED Description:
A: Activity
B: Link State
Fibre-ChanneI and FCoE interface card ports and indicators
The Fibre Channel and FCoE ports on each interface card are numbered from 1 to 4, starting
from the left.
There are two LED indicators for each Fibre Channel or FCoE port, or a total of four pairs per
interface card.
Fibre-channeI and FCoE port LED descriptions
Each fibre-channel or FCoE interface port in BM FlashSystem 840 has a set of LEDs to
indicate status. Figure 2-7 on page 26 shows the locations of the port LED. Table 2-4 on
page 27 shows the LED states and descriptions for Fibre Channel ports:
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Table 2-4 FC LED port descriptions
Table 2-5 shows the LED states and descriptions for Fibre Channel over Ethernet ports:
Table 2-5 FCoE LED port descriptions
IBM FIashSystem 840 16 Gbps Fibre-ChanneI support
BM FlashSystem 840 supports the new 16 Gbps Fibre-Channel connection speed via the
standard Fibre-Channel interface card. The following are the rules for supporting 16 Gbps
Fibre-Channel on BM FlashSystem 840:
f using 16 Gbps Fibre-Channel, only two (of the four) ports on the Fibre-Channel modules
can be used. The two left-most ports (1 and 2) on each interface card are used for 16
Gbps support. The two right-most ports (3 and 4) are disabled when 16 Gbps is sensed on
any port in BM FlashSystem 840.
f using 16 Gbps Fibre-Channel, the interface is configured as either 16Gb FC (only two
ports active), 8Gb FC (4 ports active), or 10 Gb FCoE (4 ports). This is configured at the
factory and is not changeable by the customer. Direct-attach can be supported via
Point-to-Point topology in 16Gb FC provided the host supports direct attach.
Four Gb/s and 8 Gb/s Fibre-Channel connections are supported on the same system
connecting to 16 Gb/s devices, but there will still only be a total of eight available active
ports (ports 1 and 2 on each interface card).
For example, an BM FlashSystem 840 system could have four Fibre-channel connections
at 16 Gb/s and four Fibre-Channel connections at 8 Gb/s.
Fibre-channel interfaces support Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) only, with point-to-point
(FC-P2P), arbitrated loop (FC-AL), and switched fabric (FC-SW) topologies. FC interfaces
can be configured as N_port or NL_port types.
Sixteen Gb/s fibre-channel ports do not work in FC-AL mode, and need to be connected to
a SAN fabric.
Two Gb/s fibre-channel ports are not supported directly by the BM FlashSystem 840, a
SAN fabric must be used to support these older hosts.
LED Name CoIor States
Link State Green OFF - NO SFP transceiver installed
SLOW BLNK - SFP transceiver
installed, no link
SOLD - Link connected
Link speed Amber OFF - No link
Two fast blinks - 4 Gb FC connection
Three fast blinks - 8 Gb FC connection
Four fast blinks - 16 Gb FC connection
LED Name CoIor States
Activity Green FLASHNG - Activity on the link
OFF - No activity
Link state Amber OFF - No link established
SOLD - Link established
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For details on a high-level design for your SAN environment and best practices guidance
based on BM 16 Gbps b-type products and features, focusing on Fibre Channel SAN design.
details see Appendix A, "SAN Best Practices for 16 Gbps on page 307.
IBM FIashSystem 840 InfiniBand Interface card
BM FlashSystem 840 supports four two-port nfiniBand 40 Gb/s interface card. A total of
eight ports of 40 Gb/s nfiniBand connections are supported per BM FlashSystem 840.
Figure 2-8 shows a two-port BM FlashSystem 840 module.
Figure 2-8 Two-port IBM FlashSystem module, InfiniBand
IBM FIashSystem 840 InfiniBand support
BM FlashSystem 840 nfiniBand interface cards each have two x 4 ports. The nfiniBand
interface card ports are capable of connecting to Quad Data Rate (QDR), Double Data Rate
(DDR) or Single Data Rate (SDR) nfiniBand HCAs using the SCS remote direct memory
access (RDMA) Protocol (SRP). BM FlashSystem 840 nfiniBand interfaces support SCS
RDMA Protocol (SRP) only.
InfiniBand interface card port LED descriptions
Each nfiniBand interface port in BM FlashSystem 840 has a set of LEDs to indicate the
status. Table 2-6 shows nfiniBand LED port descriptions:
Table 2-6 Infiniband LED port descriptions
2.2.5 IBM FIashSystem 840 fIash moduIes
BM FlashSystem 840 supports up to 12 flash modules, accessible from the enclosure front
panel. Each flash module has a usable capacity of either 1.875 TiB (2 TB) or 3.75 TiB (4 TB)
of flash storage. Flash modules without the daughter board are 1.875 TiB (2 TB). The
optional daughter board adds another 1.875 TB (2 TB) for a total of 3.75 TiB (4 TB).
LED Name CoIor States
Link state Green OFF - No Link established
SOLD - Link is established
Activity Amber OFF - No physical link
SOLD - Link is established, No activity
FLASHNG - Activity on the link
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Figure 2-9 illustrates an BM FlashSystem 840 flash module (base unit and optional
daughter board).
Figure 2-9 IBM FlashSystem 840 flash module
The maximum storage capacity of BM FlashSystem 840 is based on the following factors:
n a RAD 5 configuration, one flash module is reserved as an active spare, and capacity
equivalent to one module is used to implement a distributed parity algorithm. Therefore,
the maximum usable capacity of a RAD 5 configuration is 40 TB (37.5 TiB) (10 flash
modules x 4 TB ( 3.75 TiB)).
The maximum capacity of a RAD 0 configuration is 48 TB (45 TiB), as there are no spare
flash modules (12 flash modules x 4 TB (3.75 TiB) ).
Modules are installed in BM FlashSystem 840 based on the following configuration
guidelines:
A minimum of two flash modules must be installed in the system. RAD 0 is the only
supported configuration of BM FlashSystem 840 with two flash modules.
The system only supports configurations of 2, 4, 8, and 12 flash modules. RAD 5 can be
used for systems with 4, 8, and 12 flash modules.
The default configuration for BM FlashSystem 840 is RAD 5, unless ordered with only
two flash modules.
All flash modules that are installed in the enclosure must be identical in capacity and type
For optimal airflow and cooling, if fewer than 12 flash modules are installed in the
enclosure, populate the flash module bays beginning in the center of slots and adding on
either side until all 12 slots are populated.
See Table 2-7 on page 30 for recommendations on how to populate flash module bays.
Note: All Flash modules in FlashSystem 840 must be ordered as 2 TB or 4 TB. Flash
modules types cannot be mixed, nor have the daughter board added after deployment.
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Table 2-7 Supported Flash module configurations
2.2.6 IBM FIashSystem 840 battery moduIes
BM FlashSystem 840 contains two hot swappable battery modules. The function of the
battery modules is to assure the system is gracefully shutdown (write cache fully flushed and
sycronized) when AC power is lost to the unit. BM FlashSystem 840 battery modules are
hot-swappable. Figure 2-10 on page 31 shows Battery Module # 1, which is in the front of the
BM FlashSystem 840 (far-most left). A FlashSystem 840 battery module can be hot-swapped
without software intervention, however, be sure to follow the "directed service procedure from
BM FlashSystem 840 GU before any hardware replacement.
Number of
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12 flash modules.
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Notes:
f fewer than 12 modules are installed, flash module blanks must be installed in the empty
bays to maintain cooling airflow in the system enclosure.
Flash modules are hot swappable. However, to replace a module, you must
power down the flash module by using the management GU before you remove and
replace the module. This service action does not effect the active LUNs and /O to the
connected hosts can continue while the flash module is being replaced. Be sure to follow
the "directed service procedure from BM FlashSystem 840 GU before any hardware
replacement see Chapter 6, "Using BM FlashSystem 840 on page 147.
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Figure 2-10 IBM FlashSystem 840 Battery Module # 1.
IBM FIashSystem 840 Power SuppIy Units
BM FlashSystem 840 contains two hot swappable power supply units . The system can
remain fully online if one of the power supply units fail. BM FlashSystem 840 power supply
units are accessible from the rear of the unit and are fully hot swappable. Figure 2-11 on
page 32 shows the two BM FlashSystem 840 hot swappable power supply units. The BM
FlashSystem 840 GU and alerting systems (SNMP, etc) will report a power supply fault. The
power supply can be hot swapped without software intervention, however, be sure to follow
the "directed service procedure from BM FlashSystem 840 GU before any hardware
replacement.
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Figure 2-11 IBM FlashSystem 840 hot swappable power supply units.
IBM FIashSystem 840 Fan moduIes.
BM FlashSystem 840 contains four hot swappable fan modules. Each BM FlashSystem 840
canister holds two hot swappable fan modules. Each fan module contains two fans. The
system can remain fully online if one of the fan modules fail. The BM FlashSystem 840 fan
modules are accessible from the rear of the unit (in each canister) and are fully hot
swappable. Figure 2-12 shows an BM FlashSystem 840 hot swappable fan module. The BM
FlashSystem 840 GU and alerting systems (SNMP, etc) will report a fan module fault. The
fan module can be hot swapped without software intervention, however, be sure to follow the
"directed service procedure from BM FlashSystem 840 GU before any hardware
replacement.
Figure 2-12 IBM FlashSystem 840 Fan Module.
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2.3 IBM FIashSystem 840 administration and maintenance
This section describes BM FlashSystem 840 system capabilities for administration,
maintenance and serviceability.
2.3.1 IBM FIashSystem 840 serviceabiIity and software enhancements
BM FlashSystem 840 includes several design enhancements for the administration,
management, connectivity and serviceability of the system:
Concurrent Code Load: BM FlashSystem 840 supports the ability to upgrade the system
firmware on the canister (RAD controllers, management modules, and interface cards)
and flash modules without affecting the connected hosts or their applications.
Easy accessible hot swappable modules with no single point of failure: BM FlashSystem
840 design enables the easy replacement of any hardware module via the front or rear of
the unit. BM FlashSystem 840 does not require the top panel to be removed nor does it
need to be moved in the rack to replace any component.
Standard BM SVC CL and GU: BM FlashSystem 840 uses the latest BM SVC CL and
GU for simple and familiar management of the unit.
Encryption support: BM FlashSystem 840 supports hardware encryption of the flash
modules to meet the audit requirements of enterprise, financial and government
customers.
Sixteen Gb/s Fibre-Channel and FCoE support: BM FlashSystem 840 supports 16 Gb/s
Fibre-Channel and 10 Gb/s FCoE enabling Customers to take advantage of the latest
high-speed networking equipment while increasing performance.
2.3.2 IBM FIashSystem 840 system management
BM FlashSystem 840 includes the use of the common BM SVC Command Line nterface
(CL) and the popular BM SVC Graphical User nterface (GU), which is based on the
user-friendly BM XV GU. BM FlashSystem 840 supports SNMP, email forwarding (SMTP)
and Syslog redirection for complete enterprise management access.
IBM FIashSystem 840 USB Key InitiaIization Process
BM FlashSystem 840 uses a new Universal Serial Bus (USB) key initialization process which
is similar to the BM V7000 disk systems initialization. A USB key has a initialization file on it
and is placed in a Windows or Linux workstation to program the initial P address information
into a utility. The USB key is then placed into the FlashSystem 840 on first boot-up and the
initialization file is read and applied. BM FlashSystem 840 can then be managed via the GU
and CL. See Chapter 4 of this Redbooks for more information on the USB key initialization
process.
IBM FIashSystem 840 GraphicaI User Interface
BM FlashSystem 840 includes the use of the standard BM SVC Graphical User nterface
(GU). This GU is simple to use and rooted from the popular BM XV GU.
The BM FlashSystem 840 GU is launched from a supported internet browser by simply
entering the systems management P address. The system then presents the log in screen
shown in Figure 2-13 on page 34.
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Figure 2-13 IBM FlashSystem 840 GUI Log-in screen
After entering a valid username and password, the BM FlashSystem 840 GU then presents
the system overview screen shown in Figure 2-14 on page 34. The system overview screen
shows a real-time graphic depicting BM FlashSystem 840 on the right. On the left of the
screen are five element icons and at the bottom of the screen are three dashboard icons
representing capacity, performance and systems status.
Figure 2-14 IBM FlashSystem 840 GUI main page view
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The BM FlashSystem 840 GU has five element icons:
The Monitoring element
The Volume element
The Hosts element
The Access element
The Settings element
The following screenshots provide an overview of the five element icons and a brief
description of their use.
Figure 2-15 on page 35 shows the Monitoring icon and the associated branch-out menu. By
touching the monitoring icon, you may perform the following actions:
System - monitor the system health of BM FlashSystem 840 hardware.
Events - view the events log of BM FlashSystem 840
Performance - launch the system O performance graphs
Figure 2-15 The IBM FlashSystem 840 GUI Monitoring icon
Figure 2-16 on page 36 shows the Volumes icon and the associated branch-out menu. By
touching the BM FlashSystem 840 GU Volumes icon, the following actions can be
performed:
Volumes - view a list of all system storage volumes (LUNs), create new volumes, edit
existing volumes, and delete volumes.
Volumes by Host - view a list of volumes that are associated with hosts, create new
associations, or delete associations.
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Figure 2-16 IBM FlashSystems 840 GUI Volumes icon.
Figure 2-17 on page 36 shows the Hosts icon and the associated branch-out menu. By
touching the BM FlashSystem 840 GU Hosts icon, the following actions can be performed:
Hosts- view a list of all hosts, create new hosts, edit existing hosts, and delete hosts.
Volumes by Host - view a list of volumes that are associated with hosts, create new
associations, or delete associations.
Figure 2-17 IBM FlashSystem 840 GUI Hosts icon.
Figure 2-18 on page 37 shows the Access icon and associated branch-out menu. From the
BM FlashSystem 840 Access icon, the following actions are possible:
Users - view a list of current users, create new users, edit existing users, and delete users.
User Group - create user groups (based on access rights) and associate users with
groups.
Audit Log - view the system access log and view actions by individual users.
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Figure 2-18 IBM FlashSystems 840 GUI Access icon
The BM FlashSystem 840 GU Settings icon is used to configure system parameters
including alerting, open access, GU settings and other system wide configuration.
Figure 2-19 on page 37 shows the Settings icon and associated branch-out menu. See
Chapter 6, "Using BM FlashSystem 840 on page 147 for more detail on these parameters.
Figure 2-19 IBM FlashSystem 840 Settings GUI branch-out menu
For more detailed information of how to use the FlashSystem 840 GU refer to Chapter 6,
"Using BM FlashSystem 840 on page 147.
IBM FIashSystem 840 Command Line Interface
BM FlashSystem 840 uses the standard BM SVC storage Command Line nterface (CL).
This CL is common among several BM storage products including the BM SAN Volume
Controller (SVC) and the BM Storwize family of products; V7000, BM V5000, BM V3700
and BM V3500 disk systems. The BM SVC CL is easy to use with built-in help and hint
menus.
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To access the BM FlashSystem 840 SVC CL, an SSH session to the management P
address must be established (telnet is not enabled on BM FlashSystem 840). The Client is
then prompted for a username and password.
IBM FIashSystem 840 CaII-Home emaiI SMTP support
BM FlashSystem 840 supports the ability to set up a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
mail server for the purpose of alerting the BM Support Center of system incidents which may
require a service event. These emails can also be sent within the client's enterprise to other
email accounts specified. Once set up, System events that may require service will be
emailed automatically to an BM Service account automatically specified in BM FlashSystem
840 SVC code. The email alerting can be set-up as part of the system initialization process or
added or edited at anytime via the BM FlashSystem 840 GU. Also, a test email can be
generated at anytime to test the connections. Figure 2-20 on page 38 shows BM
FlashSystem 840 email set-up screen.
Figure 2-20 IBM FlashSystem 840 Email alerting set-up screenshot.
IBM FIashSystem 840 SNMP Support
BM FlashSystem 840 supports SNMP versions 1 and 2. The GU is used to set up SNMP
support on the FlashSystem 840.
To set up SNMP support on BM FlashSystem 840, go to the Settings icon on bottom left of
the screen and then click the Event Notifications tab and then click the SNMP tab to
enter the SNMP trap receiver P address and community access information. Figure 2-21
shows BM FlashSystem 840 SNMP set-up screen.
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Figure 2-21 IBM FlashSystem 840 SNMP set-up screen
IBM FIashSystem 840 SysIog Redirection
BM FlashSystem 840 allows the redirection of syslog messages to another host for the
purpose of system monitoring. The GU is used to set up syslog redirection on the
FlashSystem 840.
To set up Syslog redirection support on BM FlashSystem 840, go to the Settings icon on
bottom left of the screen and then click the Event Notifications tab and then click the SysIog
tab to enter the remote host trap P address and directory information. Figure 2-22 shows the
BM FlashSystem 840 GU syslog redirection set-up screen.
Figure 2-22 IBM Flashsystem 840 Syslog redirection set-up screen.
2.4 IBM FIashSystem 840 support matrix
BM FlashSystem 840 supports a wide range of operating systems (Windows Server 2003
and 2008, Linux, and BM AX), hardware platforms (BM System x, BM Power Systems,
and x86 servers not from BM), HBAs, and SAN fabrics.
For specific information, see the BM System Storage nteroperation Center (SSC):
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Also, consider that BM SAN Volume Controller (SVC) can be used as a front end host facing
interface for BM FlashSystem 840. Therefore, if FlashSystem 840 is used with BM SAN
Volume Controller, the host interoperability matrix for BM SVC is relevant. BM SAN Volume
Controller interoperability information can be obtained at:
Note: The BM FlashSystem 840 SVC CL can also be used to program the SNMP
settings.
Note: The FlashSystem 840 SVC CL can also be used to set-up Syslog redirection.
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Contact your BM Sales Representative or BM Business Partner for assistance or questions
on BM FlashSystems 840 or BM SAN Volume Controller interoperability.
2.5 IBM FIashSystem 840 IBM product integration overview
BM FlashSystem 840 is an all-flash storage system that can enhance the performance of
almost any application. This section provides a high-level overview of how BM FlashSystem
840 works with a list of BM products and applications. n addition to the products described in
this section, BM FlashSystem 840 will also work with a wide variety of other BM software
applications and hardware products, as well as products from third-party vendors. For more
detail, consult your BM Salesperson or BM Business Partner for advice on incorporating
BM FlashSystem 840 into any of these or other applications.
Chapter 8, "Product ntegrations on page 237 also has some more detail on deploying BM
FlashSystem 840 with the BM products described in this section.
Also, for more information on using BM FlashSystem with other BM and third-party solutions
and applications, see:
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2.5.1 IBM SAN VoIume ControIIer
BM FlashSystem 840 all-flash storage array provides clients with storage that is very fast
with very low latency. The BM SAN Volume Controller (SVC) product enriches any storage
environment by adding storage management functions and a wide variety of features
including:
FlashCopy - point-in-time copies
Local and remote mirroring
Thin provisioning
Real Time Compression (RTC)
EasyTier support (automatically directs "hot /O to fastest storage).
Support for virtual environments APs
Support for OpenStack Cloud environments
Support for BM Storage ntegration Server
Storage consolidation
The BM SAN Volume Controller product provides all of the features above with introducing
minimal delay or latency in the O path. The combination of BM FlashSystem 840 and BM
SAN Volume Controller (SVC) enables Clients to take advantage of the speed of BM
FlashSystem 840 and the robust storage management capabilities of BM SVC.
Note: To make it easy for clients to deploy BM SVC and BM FlashSystem 840 together,
BM has bundled offerings of two products. For more information on these bundles, contact
your BM Sales Representative or BM Business Partner
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There is also information on BM SVC and BM FlashSystems Redbooks, at:
--
For more information about FlashSystem running in an BM SVC environment see the
following BM Redbooks publications:
Implementing the IBM SAN Volume Controller and FlashSystem 820, SG24-8172
IBM SAN Volume Controller and IBM FlashSystem 820: Best Practices and Performance
Capabilities, REDP-5027
For more information about BM SAN Volume Controller see the following BM Redbooks
publications:
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Best Practices and Performance Guidelines,
SG24-7521
Implementing the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller V6.3, SG24-7933
Chapter 8.1, "Running BM FlashSystem 840 with SAN Volume Controller on page 238 of
this Redbooks describes the combination of the FlashSystem 840 and BM SVC in more
detail.
2.5.2 IBM Storwize V7000 storage array
Similar to the BM SAN Volume Controller (SVC) product, the BM Stories V7000 storage
array can provide storage management services (FlashCopy, thin-provisioning, mirroring,
replication, Real Time Compression, support for virtual environments, and Easy Tier support)
to externally connected storage systems.
BM FlashSystem 840 can be connected to the BM V7000 storage array and provide high
performance and low latency to connected hosts, while taking advantage of the BM V7000's
storage management services.
IBM Storwize V7000 FlashSystem Edition and FlashSystem Enterprise Addition enables you
to accelerate your mid-range storage solution by taking advantage of the extreme
performance and low latency of FlashSystem. For more details see the following website:
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For more information on deploying the BM V7000 and BM FlashSystem 840 together,
contact your BM Sales Representative or BM Business Partner.
There is also information on the BM V7000 and BM FlashSystem at the following website:
--
For more information about BM Storwize V7000, see the following BM Redbooks
publications:
IBM Storwize V7000 and SANSlide Implementation, REDP-5023
IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Introduction and Implementation Guide,
SG24-8068
Chapter 8.2, "BM PureFlex System and BM Storwize V7000 considerations on page 269
describes the combination of the FlashSystem 840 and BM V7000 in more detail.
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2.5.3 IBM PureFIex and PureSystems
BM Pureflex and BM PureSystems products provide BM clients with powerful hypervisior
and database hardware and applications; via the integration of integration of the V7000
storage node, needed to perform mission critical functions. As with all virtual environments
and databases, BM FlashSystem 840 provides extreme /O rates and very low latency, which
enables the fastest possible response times. The combination of BM FlashSystem 840 and
BM PureFlex and BM PureSystems provides the fastest applications and data processing
possible. Chapter 8.2, "BM PureFlex System and BM Storwize V7000 considerations on
page 269 provides more detail on using BM FlashSystem 840 and BM PureFlex and BM
PureSystem together.
For more information on using BM FlashSystem 840 and BM PureFlex and BM
PureSystems products together, contact your BM Sales Representative or BM Business
Partner.
You also find information at:
--
Also see the BM Redbooks Solution Guide TPS1042; IBM FlashSystem in IBM PureFlex
System Environments, at:
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2.5.4 IBM DB2 database environments
BM FlashSystem 840 enables clients to speed up their databases dramatically. BM DB2 is
a high performance, enterprise scale database that is used by some of the largest Clients in
the world. Moving some or all of an BM DB2 database onto BM FlashSystems 840 will
accelerate performance and increase CPU uilization at the same time. Also, just moving a
small portion of an BM DB2 database onto BM FlashSystem 840 can have excellent results.
For more information on using BM FlashSystem 840 and BM DB2 products together, contact
your BM Sales Representative or BM Business Partner.
You also find information at:
--
Also see the BM Redbooks Solution Guide TPS1041; Faster DB2 Performance with IBM
FlashSystem at:
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2.5.5 IBM GeneraI ParaIIeI FiIe System
The BM General Parallel File System (GPFS) is a high-performance enterprise file
management platform, and can help you move beyond simply adding storage to optimize data
management. GPFS virtualizes BM Flashsystem for file based access in much the same
way that SVC/V7000 virtualizes it for block-based access.
GPFS is also a key component for many Big Data products; Bignsights, DB2 Purescale,
SAP HANA all use GPFS. n addition, GPFS is used for many high performance storage
applications (media, life sciences, HPC etc). Some applications need fast O for data and
some for metadata. There is a mix of random and streaming /O for data depending on the
type of workload.
GPFS integrates with FlashSystem and provides your business environment with the
following improvements:
Enables Flashsystem to be used as a storage tier under user control, scheduled control,
or dynamically; where files are moved to/from flash and disk (and even tape) under policy
control or when they are used.
Can use Flashsystem to support either data or metadata or both, and can support millions
of file creates/deletes per minute.
A small part of a Flashsystem can be partitioned for metadata use, the rest for hot data.
Provides the ability to replicate data sync/async to another site, and supports full
active-active 2 site configurations (sync replication only).
GPFS can perform mirroring of two Flashsystem 840s, either at a single site, or across
multiple sites. The Flashsystem 840s can either be set up in RAD 0 or RAD 5, with GPFS
providing additional redundancy and availability.
GPFS is used at many sites where nfiniband is used, which is a good match for
Flashsystem 840.
n this scenario GPFS and DataDirect networks (DDN) will communicate using the same
Secure Remote Password protocol (SRP) protocol supported by the 840. SRP is similar to
iSCS protocol. t provides access to LUNs across networks, in the case of SRP protocol it
is used across nfiniband networks. GPFS has been historically implemented using SRP
protocols to access DDN disk subsystems from GPFS NSD (disk) servers.
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