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SRM: Enable an IBM DS8xxx array

This section provides information for adding your IBM DS8xxx series array to SRM.

First published date

11/8/2018 1:21 PM

Last published date

2/1/2023 5:47 PM

Overview

This section provides information for adding your IBM DS8xxx series array to SRM. It should be used in conjunction with the Add your storage array for monitoring with SRM topic in the Success Center documentation or online help. The SMI-S provider (referred to as the CIM agent) is embedded in the IBM DS8k array.

Note: The all-Flash IBM DS8xxxF series of arrays use a RESTful API instead of SMI-S, and is not currently supported by SRM.

For more information, please consult the documentation supplied with your array, visit IBM DS8800 documentation (© 2012 IBM, available at https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ obtained on June 19, 2019) or contact your vendor.

Product section

Storage Resource Monitor

Resolution

Credentials required to add the array

Ensure you have the following information:

  • IP address or hostname for the array.
  • Provider username. The default is superuser.
  • Provider password. The default is passw0rd.
  • Protocol. The default is HTTPS
  • HTTP port. The default is 5988
  • HTTPS port. The default is 5989
  • Interop namespace.  The default is /interop
  • Array namespace.  The default is /root/ibm

Enabling the array

From Release 2.4 of the DS8000, the CIM agent has been embedded in the Hardware Management Console. From Release 4.1 it is enabled by default.