HP XP P9000 Replication Manager Software 7.5.0-00 User Guide (TB584-96070, July 2013)

About creating copy pair configuration definitions

Replication Manager allows you to create copy pair configuration definitions in open systems where

the storage system type is XP12000/XP10000/SVS200 or XP24000/XP20000 and in mainframe

systems where the storage system type is XP12000/XP10000/SVS200 or XP24000/XP20000.

There are some requirements to be satisfied before creating copy pair configuration definitions. For

information on copy pair configuration requirements, see “Copy pair configuration

conditions” on page 151. If the defined configuration does not satisfy these requirements, an error will

occur when the copy pair configuration task is executed.

In mainframe systems, there are additional prerequisites for pair configuration. For details about

prerequisites for pair configuration in mainframe systems, see “Prerequisites for pair

configuration” on page 152.

The maximum number of copy pairs that can be specified differs depending on the storage system

and copy type. For details on this number, see the relevant storage system manual. For information

on permitted copy types for copy pair configuration definitions for different storage system types, see

“Storage system conditions for pair configuration definition” on page 153.

TIP:

Use the latest versions of the storage system's microprogram and P9000 RAID Manager.

CAUTION:

While a copy pair configuration definition is being created, do not use storage system operation

management software, such as Device Manager, P9000 RAID Manager, Remote Web Console, or

HP StorageWorks P9000 for Business Continuity Manager Software, to perform concurrent operations

on a volume, copy group, or copy pair specified in that definition. Using this software may cause

errors when Replication Manager executes tasks.