Inter-control unit logical paths – HP XP P9500 Storage User Manual

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The following table lists commands related to logical paths.

Command Name

Function

YKLOAD PATH

Loading a path set definition file

YKSTORE PATH

Storing a path set definition file

YKBLDPTH

Establishing a logical path

YKDELPTH

Removing a logical path

YKQRYPTH

, YKQRYDEV PATH

Obtaining the status of a logical path

Inter-control unit logical paths

An inter-control unit logical path is a virtual conduit for communication on a physical path between
a FC interface port (initiator port) on the MCU of a storage system connected to a FC cable to
transmit data, and a FC interface port (RCU target port) (target port) on the RCU of a receiving
storage system.

When an inter-control unit logical path is established, communication (remote copy) is enabled
between the P-VOL of Continuous Access Synchronous Z or TrueCopy Asynchronous for Mainframe,
which belongs to the Main Control Unit, and the S-VOL of Continuous Access Synchronous Z or
TrueCopy Asynchronous for Mainframe, which belongs to the Remote Control Unit.

Figure 63 (page 110)

shows the overview of the inter-control unit logical path from the primary site

to the secondary site (forward direction).

Figure 63 Overview of the inter-control unit logical path (forward direction)

When the Reverse Resync function is used, an inter-control unit logical path from the secondary
site to the primary site (reverse direction) is also necessary. To establish a reverse direction
inter-control unit logical path, the route list needs to be set and the command device needs to be
registered.

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