Ibm B Type Data Center Networking Product Introduction And Initial Setup

Author : Jon Tate,Andrew Bernoth,Ivo Gomilsek,Peter Mescher,Steven Tong,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738434391

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IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Product Introduction and Initial Setup by Jon Tate,Andrew Bernoth,Ivo Gomilsek,Peter Mescher,Steven Tong,IBM Redbooks Pdf

As organizations drive to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructures to reduce costs, and manage risk, networking is pivotal to success. Optimizing network performance, availability, adaptability, security, and cost is essential to achieving the maximum benefit from your infrastructure. In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we address the requirements: Expertise to plan and design networks with holistic consideration of servers, storage, application performance and manageability Networking solutions that enable investment protection with performance and cost options that match your environment Technology and expertise to design and implement and manage network security and resiliency Robust network management software for integrated, simplified management that lowers operating costs of complex networks IBM and Brocade have entered into an agreement to provide expanded network technology choices with the new IBM b-type Ethernet Switches and Routers, to provide an integrated end-to-end resiliency and security framework. Combined with the IBM vast data center design experience and the Brocade networking expertise, this portfolio represents the ideal convergence of strength and intelligence. For organizations striving to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructure, such a combination can help you reduce costs, manage risks, and prepare for the future. This book is meant to be used along with "IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Design and Best Practices Introduction," SG24-7786.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Data libraries
ISBN : OCLC:696639232

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IBM B-type Data Center Networking by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jon Tate,Norman Bogard,Michal Holenia,Sebastian Oglaza,Steven Tong,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738435015

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IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Design and Best Practices Introduction by Jon Tate,Norman Bogard,Michal Holenia,Sebastian Oglaza,Steven Tong,IBM Redbooks Pdf

As organizations drive to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructures to reduce costs, and manage risk, networking is pivotal to success. Optimizing network performance, availability, adaptability, security, and cost is essential to achieving the maximum benefit from your infrastructure. In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we address these requirements: Expertise to plan and design networks with holistic consideration of servers, storage, application performance, and manageability Networking solutions that enable investment protection with performance and cost options that match your environment Technology and expertise to design and implement and manage network security and resiliency Robust network management software for integrated, simplified management that lowers operating costs of complex networks IBM and Brocade have entered into an agreement to provide expanded network technology choices with the new IBM b-type Ethernet Switches and Routers, to provide an integrated end-to-end resiliency and security framework. Combined with the IBM vast data center design experience and the Brocade networking expertise, this portfolio represents the ideal convergence of strength and intelligence. For organizations striving to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructure, such a combination can help you reduce costs, manage risks, and prepare for the future. This book is meant to be used along with "IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Product Introduction and Initial Setup," SG24-7785.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Data libraries
ISBN : OCLC:696639231

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IBM B-type Data Center Networking by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michele Girola,Marian Friedman,Mark Lewis,Alessio M. Tarenzio,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738435398

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IBM Data Center Networking: Planning for Virtualization and Cloud Computing by Michele Girola,Marian Friedman,Mark Lewis,Alessio M. Tarenzio,IBM Redbooks Pdf

The enterprise data center has evolved dramatically in recent years. It has moved from a model that placed multiple data centers closer to users to a more centralized dynamic model. The factors influencing this evolution are varied but can mostly be attributed to regulatory, service level improvement, cost savings, and manageability. Multiple legal issues regarding the security of data housed in the data center have placed security requirements at the forefront of data center architecture. As the cost to operate data centers has increased, architectures have moved towards consolidation of servers and applications in order to better utilize assets and reduce "server sprawl." The more diverse and distributed the data center environment becomes, the more manageability becomes an issue. These factors have led to a trend of data center consolidation and resources on demand using technologies such as virtualization, higher WAN bandwidth technologies, and newer management technologies. The intended audience of this book is network architects and network administrators. In this IBM® Redbooks® publication we discuss the following topics: The current state of the data center network The business drivers making the case for change The unique capabilities and network requirements of system platforms The impact of server and storage consolidation on the data center network The functional overview of the main data center network virtualization and consolidation technologies The new data center network design landscape

Author : Jon Tate,Shanmuganthan Kumaravel,Jose Rodriguez Ruibal,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738435329

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IBM System Storage b-type Multiprotocol Routing: An Introduction and Implementation by Jon Tate,Shanmuganthan Kumaravel,Jose Rodriguez Ruibal,IBM Redbooks Pdf

The rapid spread and adoption of production storage area networks (SANs) has fueled the need for multiprotocol routers. The routers provide improved scalability, security, and manageability by enabling devices in separate SAN fabrics to communicate without merging fabrics into a single, large SAN fabric. This capability enables clients to initially deploy separate SAN solutions at the departmental and data center levels. Then, clients can consolidate these separate solutions into large enterprise SAN solutions as their experience and requirements grow and change. Alternatively, multiprotocol routers can help to connect existing enterprise SANs for a variety of reasons. For instance, the introduction of Small Computer System Interface over IP (iSCSI) provides for the connection of low-end, low-cost hosts to enterprise SANs. The use of an Internet Protocol (IP) in the Fibre Channel (FC) environment provides for resource consolidation and disaster recovery planning over long distances. And the use of FC-FC routing services provides connectivity between two or more fabrics without having to merge them into a single SAN. This IBM® Redbooks® publication targets storage network administrators, system designers, architects, and IT professionals who sell, design, or administer SANs. It introduces you to products, concepts, and technology in the IBM System StorageTM SAN Routing portfolio, which is based on Brocade products and technology. This book shows the features of these products and examples of how you can deploy and use them.

Author : Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Hector Hugo Ibarra,Shanmuganathan Kumaravel,Libor Miklas,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738442884

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Introduction to Storage Area Networks by Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Hector Hugo Ibarra,Shanmuganathan Kumaravel,Libor Miklas,IBM Redbooks Pdf

The superabundance of data that is created by today's businesses is making storage a strategic investment priority for companies of all sizes. As storage takes precedence, the following major initiatives emerge: Flatten and converge your network: IBM® takes an open, standards-based approach to implement the latest advances in the flat, converged data center network designs of today. IBM Storage solutions enable clients to deploy a high-speed, low-latency Unified Fabric Architecture. Optimize and automate virtualization: Advanced virtualization awareness reduces the cost and complexity of deploying physical and virtual data center infrastructure. Simplify management: IBM data center networks are easy to deploy, maintain, scale, and virtualize, delivering the foundation of consolidated operations for dynamic infrastructure management. Storage is no longer an afterthought. Too much is at stake. Companies are searching for more ways to efficiently manage expanding volumes of data, and to make that data accessible throughout the enterprise. This demand is propelling the move of storage into the network. Also, the increasing complexity of managing large numbers of storage devices and vast amounts of data is driving greater business value into software and services. With current estimates of the amount of data to be managed and made available increasing at 60% each year, this outlook is where a storage area network (SAN) enters the arena. SANs are the leading storage infrastructure for the global economy of today. SANs offer simplified storage management, scalability, flexibility, and availability; and improved data access, movement, and backup. Welcome to the cognitive era. The smarter data center with the improved economics of IT can be achieved by connecting servers and storage with a high-speed and intelligent network fabric. A smarter data center that hosts IBM Storage solutions can provide an environment that is smarter, faster, greener, open, and easy to manage. This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides an introduction to SAN and Ethernet networking, and how these networks help to achieve a smarter data center. This book is intended for people who are not very familiar with IT, or who are just starting out in the IT world.

Author : Jon Tate,Kameswara Bhaskarabhatla,Bruno Garcia Galle,Paulo Neto,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738439235

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IBM b-type Gen 5 16 Gbps Switches and Network Advisor by Jon Tate,Kameswara Bhaskarabhatla,Bruno Garcia Galle,Paulo Neto,IBM Redbooks Pdf

IBM® System Storage® Gen 5 fabric backbones are among the industry's most powerful Fibre Channel switching infrastructure offerings. They provide reliable, scalable, and high-performance foundations for mission-critical storage. These fabric backbones also deliver enterprise connectivity options to add support for IBM FICON® connectivity, offering a high-performing and reliable FICON infrastructure with fast and scalable IBM System z® servers. Designed to increase business agility while providing nonstop access to information and reducing infrastructure and administrative costs, Gen 5 Fibre Channel fabric backbones deliver a new level of scalability and advanced capabilities to this robust, reliable, and high-performance technology. Although every network type has unique management requirements, most organizations face similar challenges managing their network environments. These challenges can include minimizing network downtime, reducing operational expenses, managing application service level agreements (SLAs), and providing robust security. Until now, no single tool could address these needs across different network types. To address this issue, the IBM Network Advisor management tool provides comprehensive management for data, storage, and converged networks. This single application can deliver end-to-end visibility and insight across different network types by integrating with Fabric Vision technology; it supports Fibre Channel SANs, including Gen 5 Fibre Channel platforms, IBM FICON, and IBM b-type SAN FCoE networks. In addition, this tool supports comprehensive lifecycle management capabilities across different networks through a simple, seamless user experience. This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces the concepts, architecture, and basic implementation of Gen 5 and IBM Network Advisor. It is aimed at system administrators, and pre- and post-sales support staff.

Author : Ernest A. Keenan,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738456133

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IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 Switch by Ernest A. Keenan,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® product guide describes the IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 switch. Explosive data growth, coupled with user expectations of unlimited access from anywhere, at any time, is pushing storage environments to the limit. To meet these dynamic business demands, the network must evolve to improve speed, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Legacy infrastructures were not designed to support the performance requirements of flash-based storage technology. A new approach to storage networking is required to unlock the full capabilities of all-flash arrays. By treating the network as a strategic part of a storage environment, organizations can maximize their productivity and efficiency, even as they rapidly grow their environments. The IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 switch provides exceptional value in an entry-level switch, combining high-performance capabilities of 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps, point-and-click simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality. The port speed capability is dependent on the transceiver installed. SAN24B-6 provides small to midsized data centers with low-cost access to industry-leading Gen 5 and Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology and the ability to start small and grow on demand from 8 to 24 ports to support an evolving storage environment. In addition, SAN24B-6 is easy to use and install, with a point-and-click user interface that simplifies deployment and saves time.

Author : Jon Tate,David Mai,Holger Mueller,Tomasz Siwiarek,Meiji Wang,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738434285

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IBM j-type Data Center Networking Introduction by Jon Tate,David Mai,Holger Mueller,Tomasz Siwiarek,Meiji Wang,IBM Redbooks Pdf

As organizations drive to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructures to reduce costs and manage risk, networking is pivotal to success. Optimizing network performance, availability, adaptability, security, and cost is essential to achieving the maximum benefit from your infrastructure. But what is needed to support these networking requirements? Expertise to plan and design networks with holistic consideration of servers, storage, application performance, and manageability Networking solutions that enable investment protection with a range of performance and cost options that match your environment Technology and expertise to design, implement, and manage network security and resiliency Robust network management software to provide integrated, simplified management that lowers the operating costs of complex networks IBM® and Juniper® have entered into an agreement to provide expanded network technology choices with the new IBM Ethernet switches, routers, and appliances to provide an integrated end-to-end resiliency and security framework. Combined with the IBM vast data center design experience and with a field-proven operating system, Junos®, this portfolio, which we describe in this IBM Redbooks® publication, represents the ideal convergence of strength and intelligence. For organizations striving to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructure, such a combination can help you reduce costs, manage risks, and prepare for the future. This book is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about IBM j-type Data Center Networking.

Author : William White,Aubrey Applewhaite,Mike Blair,Gary Fisher,Gavin O'Reilly,Lyle Ramsey,Fausto Vaninetti,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738460215

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IBM Storage Networking c-type FICON Implementation Guide by William White,Aubrey Applewhaite,Mike Blair,Gary Fisher,Gavin O'Reilly,Lyle Ramsey,Fausto Vaninetti,IBM Redbooks Pdf

The next-generation IBM® c-type Directors and switches for IBM Storage Networking provides high-speed Fibre Channel (FC) and IBM Fibre Connection (IBM FICON®) connectivity from the IBM Z® platform to the storage area network (SAN) core. It enables enterprises to rapidly deploy high-density virtualized servers with the dual benefit of higher bandwidth and consolidation. This IBM Redpaper Redbooks publication helps administrators understand how to implement or migrate to an IBM c-type SAN environment. It provides an overview of the key hardware and software products, and it explains how to install, configure, monitor, tune, and troubleshoot your SAN environment.

Author : Frank Kyne,Jack Consoli,Richard Davey,Gary Fisher,Iain Neville,Mauricio Nogueira,Fabio Pereira,Giancarlo Rodolfi,Ulrich Schlegel,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738439044

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System z End-to-End Extended Distance Guide by Frank Kyne,Jack Consoli,Richard Davey,Gary Fisher,Iain Neville,Mauricio Nogueira,Fabio Pereira,Giancarlo Rodolfi,Ulrich Schlegel,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication will help you design and manage an end-to-end, extended distance connectivity architecture for IBM System z®. This solution addresses your requirements now, and positions you to make effective use of new technologies in the future. Many enterprises implement extended distance connectivity in a silo manner. However, effective extended distance solutions require the involvement of different teams within an organization. Typically there is a network group, a storage group, a systems group, and possibly other teams. The intent of this publication is to help you design and manage a solution that will provide for all of your System z extended distance needs in the most effective and flexible way possible. This book introduces an approach to help plan, optimize, and maintain all of the moving parts of the solution together.

Author : Megan Gilge,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738455662

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IBM Storage Networking SAN512B-6 and SAN256B-6 Directors by Megan Gilge,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® product guide describes the IBM Storage Networking SAN512B-6 (8961-F08) and SAN256B-6 (8961-F04) directors and the IBM b-type Gen 6 Extension Blade (FC 3892, 3893). Digital transformation is pushing mission-critical storage environments to the limit, with users expecting data to be accessible from anywhere, at any time, on any device. Faced with exponential data growth, the network must evolve to enable businesses to thrive in this new era. A new approach to storage networking is needed to enable databases, virtual servers, desktops, and critical applications, and to unlock the full capabilities of flash. By treating the network as a strategic part of a storage environment, organizations can maximize their productivity and efficiency even as they rapidly scale their environments. IBM Storage Networking SAN512B-6 and SAN256B-6 directors with Fabric Vision technology are modular building blocks that combine innovative hardware, software, and built-in instrumentation to ensure high levels of operational stability and redefine application performance. Fabric Vision technology enhances visibility into the health of storage environments, delivering greater control and insight to quickly identify problems and achieve critical service level agreements (SLAs). Breakthrough 32 Gbps performance shatters application performance barriers and provides support for more than 1 billion input/output operations per second (IOPS) for flash-based storage workloads while 128 Gbps UltraScale inter-chassis links enable simplified, high-bandwidth scalability between directors.

Author : Jon Tate,Uwe Dubberke,Michael Engelbrecht,Shanmuganthan Kumaravel,Jose Rodriguez Ruibal,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738435374

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Implementing an IBM b-type SAN with 8 Gbps Directors and Switches by Jon Tate,Uwe Dubberke,Michael Engelbrecht,Shanmuganthan Kumaravel,Jose Rodriguez Ruibal,IBM Redbooks Pdf

"Do everything that is necessary and absolutely nothing that is not." This IBM® Redbooks® publication, written at a Data Center Fabric Manager v10.1.4 and Fabric Operating System v6.4 level, consolidates critical information while also covering procedures and tasks that you are likely to encounter on a daily basis when implementing an IBM b-type SAN. The products that we describe in this book have more functionality than we can possibly cover in a single book. A storage area network (SAN) is a powerful infrastructure for consolidation, distance solutions, and data sharing. The quality applications that the IBM SAN portfolio provides can help you take full advantage of the benefits of the SAN. In this book, we cover the latest additions to the IBM b-type SAN family and show how you can implement them in an open systems environment. In particular, we focus on the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) environment. We address the key concepts that these products bring to the market and, in each case, we provide an overview of the functions that are essential to building a robust SAN environment.

Author : Mirza Baig,Liam Dowds,Silviano Gaona,Paulo Neto,Gaston Rius,Megan Gilge,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738441825

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Implementing or Migrating to an IBM Gen 5 b-type SAN by Mirza Baig,Liam Dowds,Silviano Gaona,Paulo Neto,Gaston Rius,Megan Gilge,IBM Redbooks Pdf

The IBM® b-type Gen 5 Fibre Channel directors and switches provide reliable, scalable, and secure high-performance foundations for high-density server virtualization, cloud architectures, and next generation flash and SSD storage. They are designed to meet the demands of highly virtualized private cloud storage and data center environments. This IBM Redbooks® publication helps administrators learn how to implement or migrate to an IBM Gen 5 b-type SAN. It provides an overview of the key hardware and software products and explains how to install, monitor, tune, and troubleshoot your storage area network (SAN). Read this publication to learn about fabric design, managing and monitoring your network, key tools such as IBM Network Advisor and Fabric Vision, and troubleshooting.