Remote flashcopy function – HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software User Manual

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Remote FlashCopy Function

The Remote FlashCopy function allows you to perform operations on Version 2 relationships on
the TrueCopy for Mainframe remote storage system from the host connected to the TrueCopy for
Mainframe main storage system.

The Remote FlashCopy operation proceeds in the following steps:

1.

A FlashCopy operation command is issued to the TrueCopy for Mainframe M-VOL.

2.

The command is transmitted from the MCU (Main Control Unit) to the RCU (Remote Control
Unit).

3.

The storage system identifies the TrueCopy for Mainframe R-VOL as the Version 2 S-VOL, and
performs a Remote FlashCopy operation on the Version 2 relationships (for example, it creates
a relationship, releases a relationship, and displays information about a relationship).

You cannot perform the Remote FlashCopy function in the following cases:

If FlashCopy operation command is not issued to the TrueCopy for Mainframe M-VOL.

If version 2 S-VOL is not the TrueCopy for Mainframe R-VOL.

If extent is specified when you establish a relationship. You cannot use extents to establish a
relationship for a dataset copying.

If TrueCopy for Mainframe R-VOL is in Simplex status.

If TrueCopy for Mainframe pair status is Pending duplex.

If TrueCopy for Mainframe R-VOL is in Duplex, Suspend, or SSWS status and the TrueCopy
for Mainframe M-VOL is in Simplex, or Pending duplex status.

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shows Remote FlashCopy Function.

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About Version 2 Operations

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