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IBM DS8000

DS8A hardware support for a 3-way Copy relation

Note: This case describes the need within a MGM4 solution, but could apply to certain setup in other 3-4-6 site solutions as well. We are in the progress of moving to a MGM4 solution with copy relation A-B-C-D. A C| / |B D In current design we can...
about 17 hours ago in IBM DS8000 Submitted

DS8A hardware support for a Copy target to be the source for multi target copy relation

Note: This case describes the need within a MGM4 solution, but could apply to certain setup in other 3-4-6 site solutions as well. We are in the progress of moving to a MGM4 solution with copy relation A-B-C-D. A C| / |B D In current design we can...
about 17 hours ago in IBM DS8000 Submitted

Implement support for the Unmap function "Write Same" on DS8000

Any client who has Host system's that supports the use of the Write Same Unmap function would benefit from having this function available on DS8K. By having it. It would allow the client to reclaim previously used space within the DS8K. IBM's SVC ...
4 days ago in IBM DS8000 Submitted

DS8000 Safeguarded Copy (SGC) offload to TS7700 VTL

DS8000 users are driving multiple Safeguarded Copy (SGC) cycles per day - and are keeping many days worth of those SGC copies on the DS8000... but many have also expressed wanting to keep 'more' copies on TS7700 VTL. For example, perhaps making a ...
2 months ago in IBM DS8000 Submitted

Dual Control for DS8900F

Given that the EOS for the DS8900F is not expected to be available until late 2030, many field installations of this generation will be around until then and beyond. And as the threat of cyberattacks is on the rise, it would be beneficial for IBM ...
about 1 month ago in IBM DS8000 Not under consideration

Add a screen to the HMC that shows disk encryption and what encryption algorithm is in use.

For Audit compliance we need a screen on the DS8K HMC that shows disk encryption is enabled and what algorithm is in use (i.e. AES-256).
18 days ago in IBM DS8000 Planned for future release

Additional parameters for DSCLI command lspprcpath

The current sitution is, that it is not possible to list directly PPRC paths by state (Failed, Success, Degraded, Invalid) or by failed reason.Therefore, it would be great, to add these selection parameters to the lspprcpath command (e.g. -state f...
about 2 months ago in IBM DS8000 Under review

Enable/Add SSO or SAML to DS8K Authentication Options

Currently DS8Ks authenticate using local logins, LDAP, or even RACF permissions. It lacks a modern Single Sign-On (SSO) or a Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) option, specifically for Entra ID. As enterprises migrate from LDAP or require m...
2 months ago in IBM DS8000 Under review

Increment of space are for data collection

Ds8K are used in big and complex environment, and Copy Services solution are increasing in size and mode (Multi-site, different Copy Set, Topology, etc) In case of Test performed by Client or also during the workday operation , if an error in enco...
23 days ago in IBM DS8000 Under review

Add remote authentication/LDAP groups for acceptable users in dual control

Currently, DS8K dual control only works for local accounts. As an enterprise has multiple security requirements, such as centrally administered access accounts, LDAP is used to authenticate into the storage devices. However, dual control does not ...
2 months ago in IBM DS8000 Under review

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