Analyzing the consistency of xp – HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software User Manual

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of these S-VOLs. The currency of these S-VOLs can be determined by using the sense information
transferred via the host failover, or by comparing the contents of the S-VOL with other files that are
confirmed to be current (for example, database log files). These S-VOLs should be recovered using
the files that are confirmed to be current.

Actual data recovery must be done using recovery point data in the database redo log.

Table 32 Analyzing the Currency of XP Continuous Access Synchronous S-VOLs

Currency of S-VOL

Fence Level

Type

Status of S-VOL

Inconsistent. This S-VOL does not belong to an XP Continuous Access
pair.

Data

Status

- -

SMPL

NOTE:

Even if you established an XP Continuous Access pair for

this volume, you must regard this volume as inconsistent.

Never

Inconsistent. This S-VOL is not synchronized because not all tracks
have been copied from the P-VOL yet. This S-VOL must be initialized
(or copied from the P-VOL at a later time).

Data

Status

Never

- -

COPY

Current. This S-VOL is synchronized with its P-VOL.

Data

- -

PAIR

Status

Needs to be analyzed. This S-VOL requires further analysis to
determine its level of currency.

Never

Inconsistent. This S-VOL is not synchronized because not all tracks
have been copied from the P-VOL yet. This S-VOL must be initialized
(or copied from the P-VOL at a later time).

Data

Status

Never

initial copy
failed

PSUE

Suspect. This S-VOL is not synchronized with its P-VOL if any write
I/Os were issued to the P-VOL after the pair was split. This pair

Data

Status

S-VOL by
operator

PSUS

should be released and restarted using the Entire Volume for Initial

Never

Copy option, but the None can be used for Initial Copy option if
you are sure that no data on the P-VOL changed.

Current. This S-VOL is synchronized with its P-VOL.

Data

all other types

PSUS or PSUE

Suspect. This S-VOL is not synchronized with its P-VOL if any write
I/Os were issued to the P-VOL after the pair was split or suspended.

Status

Never

Restore the consistency of this S-VOL and update it, if required. The
time of suspension indicated on the Last Updated field of the
Detailed Information dialog box (MCU SVP time) will help to
determine the last time this S-VOL was updated.

Analyzing the Consistency of XP Continuous Access Asynchronous S-VOLs

Table 33 (page 150)

describes how to determine the consistency of an XP Continuous Access

Asynchronous S-VOL based on its pair status and consistency status. For XP Continuous Access
Asynchronous S-VOLs with a consistency status of LU, the volume is not consistent with other volumes
in the same group. Further analysis is required to determine the currency of each of these S-VOLs.
The currency of these S-VOLs can be determined by using the sense information transferred via
host failover software or by comparing the contents of the S-VOL with other files that are confirmed
to be current (for example, database log files). These S-VOLs should be recovered using the files
which are confirmed to be current.

Actual data recovery must be done using recovery point data in the database redo log.

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