HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software - Manual (Page 53)

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NOTE: 1-to-n configurations (one main disk array and multiple remote disk arrays) are valid for TC390A,
as long as a consistency group does not span remote disk arrays.
In addition, the ESCDs can accommodate channel-to-MCU and channel-to-RCU connections in addition to
the remote copy connections.
Figure 13 Remote copy connections shared with channel-to-RCU connections
Channel extenders for serial remote copy connections
TC390A can be integrated with third-party channel extender products to provide remote data backup for
distances greater than 43 km. Contact your HP account support representative for the latest information on
channel extender support for TC390.
Installing the TrueCopy software
The user installs the software required for TC390 operations on the XP Command View Advanced Edition
Software server.
To install the TC390 software:
1. Install the XP Command View Advanced Edition Software on a server machine that is connected to the
TC390 disk array(s).
2. Add each TC390 disk array to the XP Command View Advanced Edition Software server.
3. Enable the TC390 options on the XP Command View Advanced Edition Software server and on each
TC390 disk array.
Configuring the MCUs and RCUs for TrueCopy operations
After you have installed the TC390 hardware and software, you can configure the MCUs and RCUs for
TC390 operations. The configuration depends on the interface type of the remote copy connections, serial
or Fibre Channel.