Configuring IBM Total Storage ESS systems

You can configure the IBM Total Storage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) for attachment to a Lenovo Storage V series.

Configuring the IBM ESS
The IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) provides functionality that is compatible with Lenovo Storage V series.
Supported models of the IBM ESS
The Lenovo Storage V series supports models of the IBM Enterprise Storage Server (ESS).
Supported firmware levels for the IBM ESS
The Lenovo Storage V series supports the IBM Enterprise Storage Server (ESS).
Concurrent maintenance on the IBM ESS
Concurrent maintenance is the capability to complete I/O operations to an IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) while simultaneously completing maintenance operations on it.
User interface on the IBM ESS
Ensure that you are familiar with the user interface application that supports the IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) system.
Sharing the IBM ESS between a host and the Lenovo Storage V series
The IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) can be shared between a host and a Lenovo Storage V series.
Switch zoning limitations for the IBM ESS
Consider the following limitations when you zone the IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) to the Lenovo Storage V series.
Quorum disks on the IBM ESS
The Lenovo Storage V series can choose managed disks (MDisks) that are presented by the IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) controller as quorum disks.
Advanced functions for the IBM ESS
Lenovo Storage V series cache-disabled volumes can be used as the source or target for IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) advanced copy functions (for example, FlashCopy).
Logical unit creation and deletion on the IBM ESS
Certain IBMEnterprise Storage Server (ESS) types are supported for use with the Lenovo Storage V series.

Parent topic: External storage system configuration with Fibre Channel connections