DASD

dasd vs asp?

is the relation between DASD and ASP?

Adding/Increasing Space on Wintel Server

How does the installation of space on a Wintel server compare with the installation of DASD storage on a mainframe processor

CPU overhead on DASD quota products

We are considering use of one the OEM products that allows real-time tracking of DASD dataset usage and setting quotas on usage with optional prevention of allocations over budget. I have unsuccessfully tried to find anything information on what processor overhead these products carry. Example...

Redirecting CA-View Output to DASD

How do you get the output from CA-View into a DASD dataset?

How do I determine the price ranges for an iSeries?

I am interested in understanding how much an iSeries costs (mid-range and enterprise level systems) and its associated hardware components such as DASD, memory, etc.. I have been browsing the internet, but I have not come across a site that clearly lists the price for a specific iSeries model or...

Installation time for disk drives

How much time should be allocated to install a 5095 with one 2780 PCI-X Ultra RAID Disk Controller and 12 - 4327 70.56GB 15k rpm Disk Drives?

Sysplex Split

Does anyone have experience with splitting a sysplex with isolated dasd and tape on each new plex? How do you move tape data between the new plexes efficiently? The only methods we are aware of are very awkward at best, e.g. copy tape to dasd, ftp dasd file to other plex, copy back to tape. I...

RGZPFM vs Reusing Deleted Records

Does anyone have an opinion on using one over the other? I am familiar with RGZPFM and it's benefits but am not familiar with the PF option of reusing deleted records...I would think it would be better to reorganize the file rather than reusing deleted records becuase you could have a lot of...

Adding DASD to an IBM 9406-800 RAID

System has Device Parity Protection and PCI-X RAID disk unit controller. Currently have 4 17.54GB drives installed and need instruction on how to install 2 additional drives. Know how to physically install drives need to know the SST steps for intalling, formating and configuring the new drive...

SRC10111520 Power Supply Problem

Hello, Recently we have a SRC10111520 displayed in operator panel and also in SAL log. This src is repeated evry ipl. Our server is Series 820 with the following config: 5157 Feature Power Supply 1 7127 DASD Expansion Unit 1 9002 Dual...

Which is faster? SAN or DASD

In terms of speed/efficiency, which device type is better?

Storage Formulas

Are there any formulas that can be used in Storage Management for the following areas: - identify how many records are in a dataset? - how must space will a dataset need Primary allocation? - How many tracks will a tape dataset require if copied to DASD

how to replace dasd on as400 system 9406 model 300

need information on how to replace failed hard disk (dasd). used sst to determine that disk # 8 has failed. I can't find ANY information on how to get this done. I do have a manual on the 9404 and wonder if the process is the same?? Can someone help me please. Thanks.

Access to an EMC SAN

We are considering moving some apps from individual blades (a growing expense) to a partition of an existing, underused i520. One hang up is DASD, especially moving or reloading the terabytes of data currently held in our SAN. With the new partioning of an i5, especially when running an AIX, or...