HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software - Manual (Page 18)

Residency Manager features of the XP disj Array, so that URz meets a variety of user needs and facilitates
data copying and data migration.
Once hardware connectivity between the XP disk array is established, URz operations can be performed
from the remote console PC and/or from the z/OS® system software for maximum usability.
The Storage Navigator software displays detailed URz information and allows you to configure and
perform URz operations. XP disk array Storage Navigator software communicates with the SVP of XP disk
array subsystem via defined TCP/IP connections. In the event of a system failure or disaster at the primary
site, XP disk array Storage Navigator software also simplifies and expedites disaster recovery procedure.
Benefits
The business benefits of Hitachi Universal Replicator include:
• Ensure Business Continuity
• Simplifies implementation to meet the most demanding disaster recovery and uptime
requirements, regardless of the type of supported storage platform hosting the business-critical
data
• Supports availability of up-to-date copies of data in dispersed locations by leveraging HP
XP Continuous Access Synchronous software
• Maintains integrity of a replicated copy without impacting processing, even when replication
network outages occur or optimal bandwidth is not available
• Works with XP disk array replication technology to greatly enhance administrative productivity
and response to and proactive aversion of crises
• Optimize Resource Usage
• Leverages advanced technology to maintain data integrity and optimize the storage/IT
infrastructure for protection of data from any application across a variety of hardware and
software platforms
• Optimizes storage resources for more efficient data protection over any distance
• Significantly reduces cache utilization and increases bandwidth utilization by leveraging
performance-optimized disk-based journals
• Reduces overhead and application impact at production site by placing more of the workload
on remote site
• Centralizes operations for management resources and provides secure management of
data-related operational risk
• Improve Operational Efficiency and Resiliency
• Simplifies consolidation/aggregation and mapping of data value to the cost of storage
• Supports planned site outages
• Keeps logging changes in the event of network problems between sites
• Reduces costs—requires only one product to provide asynchronous copy across all attached
storage systems
• Synergy with HP Business Continuity Framework
• Builds on the data integrity heritage of HP open-systems and mainframe remote replication
software
• Provides unified, simplified management via HP XP Command View Advanced Edition
Software and HP StorageWorks XP disk array for Business Continuity Manager Software
• Integrates tightly with other HP software products supporting business continuity, further
expanding capabilities
Business Solutions
HP provides cost-effective storage products and solutions that leverage world-renowned HP global R&D
resources to deliver performance, availability, and scalability—supporting business-critical applications
and strengthening competitive advantage.
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