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204 DS8000 Series: Concepts and Architecture
Web browser running directly to the on-board S-HMC, or in a remote machine connected into
the user’s network.
Once the GUI is started and the user has successfully logged on, the Welcome panel shown
in Figure 10-12 is displayed.
Figure 10-12 The Welcome panel
Figure 10-12 shows the Welcome panel’s two menu choices. Click the triangle beside either
menu item to expand the menu; this displays the options needed to configure the storage.
The DS8000 Storage Manager configurator can be used either in
Real-time (online) or
Simulated (offline) mode as shown in Figure 10-12. Either mode can be used to manipulate
the storage configuration process for a DS8000, defining CKD and fixed block (FB) storage.
Either mode can also be used to modify an existing configuration.
It is important to know that the Simulated Manager is limited in its function, and is used to
pre-configure new configurations or modify existing configurations; the modifications are
executed at a later time. For example, the Simulated Manager could be used to execute or
modify changes at an off-peak hour.
Real-time Manager configuration
You can use the Real-time mode selections of the DS Storage Manager if you chose
Real-time during the installation of the DS Storage Manager. Part of the Real-time
configuration process requires you to input the OEL license activation key. You can obtain
this key and all of the license activation keys from the Disk Storage Feature Activation
(DSFA) Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/storage/dsfa
This application provides logical configuration and Copy Services functions for a storage
unit attached to the network. This feature provides you with real-time (online) configuration
The triangle expands the menu