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Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V
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Hitachi Universal Replicator for IBM z/OS®
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ii Hitachi Universal Replicator for IBM /OS User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2007 Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Notice: No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or stored in a database or retrieval system for any purpose without the express written permission of Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Hitachi Data Systems”). Hitachi Data Systems reserves the right to make changes to this docum
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Contents ® Overview of Universal Replicator for IBM z/OS ...................................... 1-1 Hitachi Universal Replicator................................................................................1-2 Features...........................................................................................................1-3 Benefits............................................................................................................1-4 Business Solutions......................
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Update Copy Operation ............................................................................ 2-20 Journal Group Operations......................................................................... 2-20 Timer Type Option ............................................................................ 2-21 Journal Group Operations .................................................................. 2-21 Read and Write I/O Operations During URz Operations............................... 2-22 Sec
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Configuring Paths and Ports to Establish Connections among Secondary Storage Systems .........................................................................3-22 Creating Remote Command Devices to Establish Connections among Secondary Storage Systems .........................................................3-22 Interoperability with Other Products and Functions ............................................3-23 Virtual LVI......................................................................
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Logical Storage System (LDKC) that Can be Connected to TagmaStore USP/NSC .......................................................................................... 3-61 Volume Pair that Can Create Pairs ............................................................. 3-62 Connection with TagmaStore USP/NSC for 3DC Remote Copy Configuration . 3-63 Connection with TagmaStore USP/NSC When Using Extended Consistency Groups .........................................................................
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When the Power is Removed from Network Relay Devices.....................5-24 Turning Off Power Intentionally .................................................................5-24 When You Power Off the Primary Storage System.................................5-24 When You Power Off the Secondary Storage System.............................5-25 When You Power Off the Primary and Secondary Storage Systems at the Same Time........................................................................5
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Starting and Stopping Usage Monitoring............................................................. 9-3 Displaying the Usage Monitor Graph................................................................... 9-4 Saving Monitoring Data in Text Files .................................................................. 9-7 Saving Operation History into a Text File............................................................ 9-8 Usage Scenarios.........................................................
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Preface This document describes and provides instructions for using the Universal ® Replicator for z/OS software to configure and perform operations on the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V (USP V) storage system. Please read this document carefully to understand how to use this product, and maintain a copy for reference purposes. This preface includes the following information: Intended Audience Product Version Document Revision Level Changes in this Revision Document Org
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Intended Audience This document is intended for system administrators, Hitachi Data Systems representatives, and Authorized Service Providers who are involved in installing, configuring, and operating the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V storage system. This document assumes the following: • The user has a background in data processing and understands RAID storage systems and their basic functions. • The user is familiar with the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V storage system a
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Document Organization The following table provides an overview of the contents and organization of this document. Click the chapter title in the left column to go to that chapter. The first page of each chapter provides links to the sections in that chapter. Chapter Description Chapter_1_Overview_of_Univers This chapter provides an overview of the Hitachi Universal Replicator software al_Replicator_for_IBM_z/OS® and describes its features and benefits. Chapter_2_About_Universal_Repl Thi
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• Universal Volume Manager User's Guide, MK-94RD626 • Guideline for the Timeout Menu Setting When Using At-Time Split Function at Combining Universal Replicator with ShadowImage • TrueCopy for IBM z/OS User's Guide, MK-94RD623 Document Conventions The terms “Universal Storage Platform V” and “USP V” refer to all models of the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V, unless otherwise noted. This document uses the following typographic conventions: Typographic Convention Description Bold I
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ELECTRIC SHOCK Warns the user of electric shock hazard. Failure to take appropriate precautions HAZARD! (e.g., do not touch) could result in serious injury. ESD Sensitive Warns the user that the hardware is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Failure to take appropriate precautions (e.g., grounded wriststrap) could result in damage to the hardware. Convention for Storage Capacity Values Physical storage capacity values (e.g., disk drive capacity) are calculated based on the fo
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Comments Please send us your comments on this document. Make sure to include the document title, number, and revision. Please refer to specific section(s) and paragraph(s) whenever possible. • E-mail: doc.comments@hds.com • Fax: 858-695-1186 • Mail: Technical Writing, M/S 35-10 Hitachi Data Systems 10277 Scripps Ranch Blvd. San Diego, CA 92131 Thank you! (All comments become the property of Hitachi Data Systems Corporation.) xvi Preface Hitachi Universal Replicator for IBM /OS U
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1 Overview of Universal Replicator for ® IBM z/OS This chapter provides an overview of the Hitachi Universal Replicator software and describes its features and benefits. This chapter covers the following key topics: Hitachi Universal Replicator Features Benefits Chapter 2 About Universal Replicator Operations 1-1 Hitachi Universal Replicator for IBM /OS User’s Guide
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Hitachi Universal Replicator The Hitachi Universal Replicator software intelligently replicates data among storage environments controlled through the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V, satisfying the most demanding disaster recovery and uptime ® requirements. Since its introduction on the Hitachi TagmaStore Universal Storage Platform and Network Storage Controller, the Universal Replicator software has set a new standard for data protection by redefining the way asynchronous replicati
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Features Hitachi Universal Replicator provides the following key features: • Heterogeneous Storage System Support – Used with the Universal Storage Platform or Network Storage Controller, Universal Replicator software enables storage management and disaster recovery in heterogeneous systems, providing maximum flexibility and support of enterprise-class environments. – Universal Replicator software supports any storage connected to a Universal Storage Platform or Network Storage Controlle
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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 Hitachi TrueCopy Synchronous software – Maintains integrity of a replicated copy without impacting processing, e
