HP XP P9500 Storage User Manual

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Figure 14 Overview for Preserve Mirror Compatible FlashCopy function

The two methods to establish a Compatible FlashCopy relationship using the Preserve Mirror
Compatible FlashCopy function are:

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REQUIRED: Perform the copying operation only when the Compatible FlashCopy relationship
can be established using the Preserve Mirror Compatible FlashCopy function. When the
relationship cannot be established, the command is rejected.

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PREFERRED: Perform the copying operation using the Compatible FlashCopy-to-PPRC Primary
Volume function even if the Compatible FlashCopy relationship cannot be established using
the Preserve Mirror Compatible FlashCopy function. In this case, the Cnt Ac-S Z pair status
becomes Pending.

The following options are required when establishing a Compatible FlashCopy relationship using
the Preserve Mirror Compatible FlashCopy function.

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DFSMSdss: FCTOPPRCPRIMARY(PRESMIRREQ or PRESMIRRPREF)

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TSO: PRESERVEMIRROR(REQUIRED or PREFERRED)

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ICKDSF: PRESERVEMIRROR(REQUIRED or PREFERRED)

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ANTRQST Macro: PRESMIR(REQ or PREF)

The following options of Compatible FlashCopy-to-PPRC Primary Volume must be specified at the
same time.

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DFSMSdss: FCTOPPRCPRIMARY

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TSO: TGTPPRIM(YES)

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ICKDSF: TGTOKASPPRCPRIM(YES)

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ANTRQST Macro: TGTPPRIM(YES)

Notes:

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Cnt Ac-S Z is required.

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Only Cnt Ac-S Z synchronous pairs can be used.

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Cnt Ac-S Z differential data must be stored in units of tracks. This function cannot be used
when differential data is stored in units of cylinders.

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The two Cnt Ac-S Z pairs must be in Duplex status. If they are not in Duplex, the operation
differs depending on the specified option (PRESMIRREQ or PRESMIRRPREF).

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It is recommended that you set the missing interrupt handler (MIH) timer to 45 seconds when
working with Cnt Ac-S Z synchronous pairs.

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It is recommended that you turn ON system option mode 787 when sending a Host I/O to
secondary volumes using the Preserve mirror Compatible FlashCopy function. Depending on

Preserve Mirror Compatible FlashCopy Function

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