PureFlex Hints and Tips (1)

PureFlex have several major benefits instead of BladeSystem.

First of all, it's more flexible.
 - It means that Pure have wide node, half node and more
 - It doesn't have different type option cards (CFFh,CIOV), only use mezzanine card.

Second, it can manage one focal point which is FSM
 - FSM (it's very similar HMC) can manage F/W update, log centralizing, admin job.

Third, it can install common DIMM.
 - Blade could install only VLP type (slim size) but Pure design can install normal DIMM.


PureSystem have more powerful spec and benefit....but this posting have purpose for hints and tips
So I just focus on this one.

1. Full design of PureSystem.

2. Initial wizard for FSM.
Recommend "uncheck" on  Network validation check
Because if customer doesn't connect via internet, FSM progress go back startup page.

3. v7000 volume mapping.
You do not surprise that v7000 doesn't have volume group for x-node.
It's normal.....
But v7000 have already mapping and created volume group.
So DO Not Check raid configuration during v7000 initial setup.

4. Vlan configuration on ScSE( Scalable Switch Element )
 - Do Not reconfiguration by yourself.
 - All of vlan is pre-configuration for own-purpose.
 - So If you need to modify vlan , please contact IBM support.