The DS Storage Manager makes use of SSPC for configuration and operation management from a single pane of glass
The SSPC is part of the DS8000 series interface, and necessary in many environments*
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller
SAN Volume Controller Components (GUI and CIM agent) pre-installed on SSPC, minimizing the complexity of maintaining multiple systems
IBM System Storage DS3000, DS4000 and DS5000
New Web interface to the DS3000, DS4000 and DS5000 GUI provides centralized configuration
Improved deployment and reduced infrastructure
IBM System Storage TS3310 and TS3500
Library capacity reporting
Interception of tape-related indications
Centralized access to the native library GUI
Expanded toolset
DS8000 and SAN Volume Controller consoles enhanced with a graphical topology viewer, storage reporting and status dashboard
Advanced topology viewer
Provide a linked graphical and detailed view of the overall SAN, including device relationships, visual notifications, navigation and drill-down features
Device, management in context of broader environment rather than traditional myopic view
Common console
SSPC is IBM’s strategic unified storage console thus it will grow in features to provide greater value in follow-on releases
Designed for simplicity, ease of deployment, decreasing configuration errors and improving troubleshooting time
Heterogeneous support
Management of heterogeneous storage infrastructure via industry standard SMI-S
A console that can grow to include:
These advanced capabilities are provided via the appropriate licensed purchase
Disk performance monitoring and reporting
Host storage resource management (SRM)
Fabric configuration and reporting
Copy Services management
Configuration Assistance
Allow IBM to configure your SSPC with an optional low cost service that includes: Planning, Installation, Configuration Testing, and Skills instruction
