This IBM® Redbooks® publication is a detailed technical guide to the IBM System Storage® SAN Volume Controller (SVC) Version 6.3.0. SAN Volume Controller is a virtualization appliance solution, which maps virtualized volumes that are visible to hosts and applications, to physical volumes on storage devices. Each server within the storage area network (SAN) has its own set of virtual storage addresses that are mapped to physical addresses. If the physical addresses change, the server continues running using the same virtual addresses that it had before. Therefore, volumes or storage can be added or moved while the server is still running. The IBM virtualization technology improves the management of information at the "block" level in a network, thus enabling applications and servers to share storage devices on a network. This book is intended for readers who need to implement the SVC at a 6.3.0 release level with a minimum of effort.

Continuing its commitment to developing and delivering industry-leading storage technologies, IBM® introduces the IBM Storwize® V7000 solution, an innovative new storage offering that delivers essential storage efficiency technologies and exceptional ease of use and performance, all integrated into a compact, modular design that is offered at a competitive, midrange price. The IBM Storwize V7000 solution incorporates some of the top IBM technologies typically found only in enterprise-class storage systems, raising the standard for storage efficiency in midrange disk systems. This cutting-edge storage system extends the comprehensive storage portfolio from IBM and can help change the way organizations address the ongoing information explosion. This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces the features and functions of the IBM Storwize V7000 system through several examples. This book is aimed at pre- and post-sales technical support and marketing, storage administrators, and will help you understand the architecture of the Storwize V7000, how to implement it, and take advantage of the industry leading functions and features.

The IBM eServer X3 Architecture servers are the new third-generation Enterprise X-Architecture servers from IBM. The xSeries 366 was announced in February 2005, the xSeries 460 was announced in May, and the xSeries 260 was announced in August. These X3 Architecture servers are ideal for random commercial workloads with high processor and memory bandwidth requirements. Although aimed at different client sets, they share common components and options. The x460 is targeted at clients who need to implement a large single image “scale-up” configuration of up to 32 processors and 512 GB of RAM. The x366 is targeted at the high-performance environment where rack space is a premium. The x260 is for clients who need high performance but also require large amounts of internal disk storage. This IBM Redbooks publication provides a detailed technical description of the three servers and explains how to plan, install, configure, and manage these high-performance servers running 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESX Server.