Planning

The topics in this section provide planning information related to your TS7785.

Checklists
This section links to checklists that help you plan for the arrival of your new TS7785 and ensure completion of post-installation tasks.
Storage Acclimation
Server and storage equipment (racks and frames) must be gradually acclimated to the surrounding environment to prevent condensation.
TS7785 system component details
Major components of the TS7785 include the 4986-F01 frame, TS7785 server, TS7785 cache controller, and TS7785 cache drawer.
Workload considerations
This topic highlights some of the considerations to bear in mind when you decide what workload to place in the TS7785.
System requirements
You must ensure that your facility meets the system requirements for the TS7785 when planning for installation.
Host compatibility
This section describes host compatibility requirements for installation of the TS7785.
Infrastructure requirements
You must ensure that your infrastructure meets TS7785 requirements when planning for installation.
Planning for virtual cartridges
As part of your planning process, you need to determine the number of virtual cartridges required for your workload.
TS7785 upgrade options
This section contains information about field-installable upgrades that enable onsite configuration of the TS7785.
TS7785 feature codes
This topic links to descriptions of TS7785 features according to component, feature code, and feature conversion (if applicable).