This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the IBM Storage Area Network and IBM SAN Volume Controller Stretched Cluster solution when combined with PowerVM® and PowerHA®. We describe guidelines, settings, and the implementation steps that are necessary to achieve a successful implementation.

This book is for administrators who are familiar with the SAN, IBM SAN Volume Controller, and IBM PowerVM and PowerHA Systems.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Hardware and Software Description

Chapter 3. SAN Volume Controller Implementation

Chapter 4. PowerVM and PowerHA Implementation

Chapter 5. Stretched Cluster Diagnostic and Recovery Guidelines