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1. IBM DS8880 Architecture and Implementation (Release 8.5)

   Draft Redbook, last updated: Mon, 15 Oct 2018

   This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the concepts, architecture, and implementation of the IBM DS8880 family.

2. IBM DS8880 High-Performance Flash Enclosure Gen2

   Redpaper, published: Fri, 12 Oct 2018

   This IBM® Redpaper™ publication describes the IBM DS8880 High-Performance Enclosure (HPFE) Gen2 architecture and configuration.

3. IBM DS8880 Product Guide (Release 8.5)

   Draft Redpaper, last updated: Fri, 12 Oct 2018

   This IBM Redbooks® Product Guide gives an overview of the features and functions that are available with the IBM DS8880 models running microcode Release 8.5 (DS8000 License Machine Code 8.8.50.xx.xx).

4. IBM z14 Model ZR1 Technical Introduction

   Redbook, published: Tue, 2 Oct 2018

   This IBM® Redbooks® publication introduces the latest member of the IBM Z platform, the IBM z14 Model ZR1 (Machine Type 3907).

5. IBM z14 Technical Introduction

   Redbook, published: Tue, 2 Oct 2018

   This IBM® Redbooks® publication introduces the latest IBM z platform, the IBM z14™.

6. IBM Z Connectivity Handbook

   Redbook, published: Tue, 2 Oct 2018

   This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the connectivity options that are available for use within and beyond the data center for the IBM Z family of mainframes, which includes these systems:

   • IBM z14®
   • IBM z14 Model ZR1
   • IBM z13®
   • IBM z13s™
   • IBM zEnterprise® EC12 (zEC12)
   • IBM zEnterprise BC12 (zBC12)

   This book highlights the hardware and software components, functions, typical uses, coexistence, and relative merits of these connectivity features.

7. IBM Z Functional Matrix

   Redpaper, published: Tue, 2 Oct 2018

   This IBM® Redpaper™ publication provides a list of features and functions that are supported on IBM Z, including the IBM z14(z14) - Machine types 3906 and 3907, IBM z13TM(z13®), IBM z13s™(z13s), IBM zEnterprise® EC12 (zEC12), and IBM zEnterprise BC12 (zBC12).

8. Introducing the IBM DS8882F Rack Mounted Storage system

   Draft Redpaper, last updated: Mon, 1 Oct 2018

   This IBM® Redpaper™ presents and positions the DS8882F.

9. IBM DS8880 SafeGuarded Copy

   Draft Redpaper, last updated: Fri, 28 Sep 2018

   This IBM RedPaper publication explains the DS8880 Safeguarded Copy functionality.

10. Introduction and Implementation of Data Reduction Pools and Deduplication

    Draft Redbook, last updated: Thu, 27 Sep 2018

    Continuing its commitment to developing and delivering industry-leading storage technologies, IBM® introduces Data Reduction Pools (DRP) and Deduplication powered by IBM Spectrum™ Virtualize, which are innovative storage features that deliver essential storage efficiency technologies and exceptional ease of use and performance, all integrated into a proven design.