Adding a connection to an IBM DS8000 storage system by using an HMC connection

You must use a Hardware Management Console (HMC) connection to connect to an IBM® DS8000® storage system if the system is a DS8700 or later or is on an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) network.

1. In the menu bar, click Storage > Storage Systems.
2. On the Storage Systems page, click Add Storage Connection.
3. Click the DS8000 icon.
4. On the Connection page of the Add Storage System wizard, complete the following fields.

   Primary HMC

   Enter the IP address or host name for the primary HMC. Although either an IP address of a host name are acceptable, the use of a host name ensures that connection to the HMC is not lost if the IP address changes.

   You cannot modify the primary IP address or host name for the HMC after you add the connection. If you want to change the IP address or host name, you must add a new connection specifying the new IP or hos name and then once connected, remove the old connection.

   Secondary HMC (Optional)

   If the storage system is setup with Dual HMCs, specify the IP address or host name for the secondary HMC. Specifying the secondary HMC connection provides redundancy to the storage system in the event that the primary HMC is down.

   Credentials

   Username

   Enter the user name for authenticating to the HMC.

   Password or PassTicket Key

   Enter the password or a Passticket Key for the user name entered. DS8000 supports authentication using PassTickets if the DS8000 is configured for LDAP authentication through z/OS RACF.

   Application Name (Passticket Only)

   If using a PassTicket to authenticate, specify the application name to use. Leave blank if not using a PassTicket.

   Note: The Application Name would be the name of the LDAP started task for z/OS RACF.

5. Click Next and follow the instructions in the wizard.