The Optimization Function can be used in the following environments.
Object | Environment |
|---|---|
Platform | Platforms on which the ETERNUS SF Manager can be operated |
Required Software | ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser |
Required Licenses | ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser Standard Edition |
Optional Licenses |
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Storage Devices (*3) |
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Form of Connection with Business Server | There are no conditions. |
Target Volume (*2) | FTV (Flexible Tier Volume) |
*1: The following firmwares are necessary to use Automated Storage Tiering. In addition, Automated Storage Tiering of the storage device should be enabled.
Storage Device | Compatible Firmware Version | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
ETERNUS DX S4 series (excluding DX60 S4) | All versions | - |
ETERNUS DX S3 series (excluding DX60 S3) | V10L50 or later | - |
ETERNUS DX S2 series (excluding DX60 S2) | V10L54 or later | - |
ETERNUS AF series | All versions | - |
*2: Open volumes and TPV are not supported.
*3: The following disk types can be used for Tier pool.
Disk Type | Terms of Usage |
|---|---|
SAS SSD | There are no conditions. |
ONLINE SAS | There are no conditions. |
NEARLINE SAS | There are no conditions. |
SED-SAS | There are no conditions. |
Online SED | There are no conditions. |
SSD SED | There are no conditions. |
Nearline SED | There are no conditions. |
*4: Thin Provisioning license is required for the device.
*5: The Automated QoS function is not supported.
*6: Thin Provisioning function of the storage device should be enabled.
*7: In ETERNUS DX200F, only one layer Tier pool function is possible. Automated Storage Tiering operation at multiple tiers (two or more) cannot be done.
