Storage units

The topics in this category present information related to working with storage units. Information on the storage units pages is in the Reference section.

• Importing a storage unit (simulated only)
  Complete this task to import a storage unit from a storage complex or a Management console. When you complete this process, a storage unit is automatically created for the storage unit.
• Creating a storage unit (simulated only)
  Complete this task to create a simulated storage unit and to specify its attributes and properties.
• Modifying storage unit nicknames and descriptions (real-time only)
  Complete this task to view properties for the selected storage unit and optionally modify the nickname and description.
• Applying activation codes (real-time only)
  Complete this task to apply the activation codes that enable you to begin configuring storage on a storage unit.
• Importing activation codes (real-time only)
  Complete this task to import the activation codes that must be applied before you can begin configuring storage on a storage unit.
• Specifying storage unit day and time (real-time only)
  Complete this task to specify date, time, time zone, and Daylight Saving time observation setting for the selected storage unit.
• Reviewing storage unit network settings (real-time only)
  Complete this task to view properties for the selected storage unit and optionally modify the nickname and description.
• Applying a configuration (simulated only)
  Complete this task to select, authenticate, and apply a storage unit configuration.
• Configuring I/O ports
  Complete this task to change the configuration for I/O ports that have host attachments assigned to them.
• Changing iSeries serial numbers
  Complete this task to change the serial number of an iSeries volume on a storage unit.
• Deleting storage units (simulated only)
  Complete this task to delete storage units.
• Modifying a storage unit (simulated only)
  Complete this task to modify the properties and attributes of an established storage unit.
• Removing a storage unit from a storage complex (real-time only)
  Complete this task to remove a storage unit from a storage complex.
• Sending problem determination data (real-time only)
  Complete this task to collect a problem determination data file from the storage unit. You can send it to IBM technical support, save a copy to your local workstation, or delete it.
• Activating remote support (real-time only)
  Complete this task to initiate a virtual private network (VPN) remote support connection through your local area network or through a dial-up modem.
• Viewing status (real-time only)
  Complete this task to view the status of the elements in the active page.
• Viewing and modifying properties
  Complete this task to access properties pages so that you can review or modify the properties.
• Upgrading the DS6000 code level
  Complete this group of tasks to locate, download, and install code upgrades for your storage unit, DS Storage Manager, and DS CLI. You can perform either a concurrent (DS6000™ has current I/O activity) or nonconcurrent (no current I/O activity on the DS6000) code load.
• Setting up Call Home, SNMP, and SIM notifications (real-time only)
  Complete this task to configure your Call Home (SMTP or modem), SNMP, and zSeries Service Information Message (SIM) notifications.
• Defining customer contacts (real-time only)
  Complete this task to add or modify shipping or contact information for a customer account.