Configuring a system for a host

You can configure the DS8000® for a host by defining pools and volumes that the host system can use.

Configuring a system for an open-systems host
Configure a DS8000 storage system for an open-systems host by creating fixed block (FB) pools and volumes. After you complete these steps, connect the volumes to a host system.
Configuring a system for an IBM Z host
Configure a DS8000 storage system for an IBM® Z host by creating count key data (CKD) pools, logical subsystems (LSSs), and volumes. After you complete these steps, configure the host to connect to the volumes.
Configuring a system for an IBM i host
Configure a DS8000 storage system for an IBM Power Systems host with an IBM i operating system by creating fixed block (FB) pools and volumes. After you complete these steps, connect the volumes to a host system.