IBM DS8880 Architecture and Implementation (Release 8.3)

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Introduction to the IBM DS8880

This chapter introduces the features and functions of the IBM DS8880 as available with microcode Release 8.3 and prior versions. More information about functions and features is provided in subsequent chapters.

This chapter covers the following topics:

•Introduction to the IBM DS8880

•DS8880 controller options and frames

•DS8880 architecture and functions overview

•Performance features

The previous DS8870 model is described in IBM DS8870 Architecture and Implementation (Release 7.5), SG24-8085.

1.1 Introduction ...

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