Duration
3 days
Course Description
This course describes how to install, configure, manage, and perform problem isolation on an IBM System Storage DS3000. Students will use hands-on exercises to simulate using the DS3000 Storage Manager to manage and monitor all aspects of the storage environment.
Audience
This is an intermediate course for individuals who plan, install, configure, or support IBM DS3000 and EXP3000 storage systems.
Pre-requisites
You should have technical knowledge and experience with open system servers, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, or IBM AIX and networking environment.
Course Objective
- Explain the differences of the DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 storage systems
- Cable and configure an IBM DS3000 and EXP3000 storage systems for their environments
- Install and use the DS3000 Storage Manager to monitor and configure the DS3000 storage systems
- Create RAID disks, array devices, and carve logical drives
- Assign logical drives to hosts and host groups
- Use advanced functions, such as FlashCopy and VolumeCopy
- Troubleshoot common problems
- Modify the current configuration using the DS3000 Storage Manager
- Download the required firmware for the DS3000 storage system components
- Describe and use Remote Support Manager (RSM)
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.