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## IBM FlashSystem 900 client host attachment and implementation 

This chapter describes the installation, implementation, and other general information and guidelines for connecting client host systems to the IBM FlashSystem 900 (FlashSystem 900). 

This chapter includes the following topics: 

GLYPH<SM590000> Host implementation and procedures 

GLYPH<SM590000> Host connectivity 

GLYPH<SM590000> Operating system connectivity and preferred practices 

GLYPH<SM590000> Miscellaneous host attachment 

GLYPH<SM590000> FlashSystem 900 preferred read and configuration examples 

GLYPH<SM590000> FlashSystem 900 and Easy Tier 

GLYPH<SM590000> Troubleshooting 

IBM SAN Volume Controller and IBM SpectrumVirtualize:  Some of the sections in this chapter refer to IBM SAN Volume Controller, which delivers the functions of IBM Spectrum Virtualize and is part of the IBM Spectrum Storage family. 

IBM Spectrum Virtualize is industry-leading storage virtualization that enhances storage to improve resource use and productivity so that you can achieve a simpler, more scalable, and cost-efficient IT infrastructure. The functionality of IBM Spectrum Virtualize is provided by IBM SAN Volume Controller. 

For more information, see the IBM SAN Volume Controller website. 

