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Paired bc volume status definitions, Paired bc volume status definitions 62 – HP XP RAID Manager Software User Manual

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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP RAID Manager: User’s Guide

Paired BC volume status definitions

Each pair of BC volumes consists of a primary volume (P-VOL) and
secondary volume (S-VOL). Each volume maintains its own pair status.

The major BC pair statuses are:

• SMPL

• PAIR

• COPY

• RCPY

• PSUS

• PSUE

The P-VOL controls the pair state that is typically reflected in the status of
the S-VOL. The status can be changed when an RM command is issued. A
read or write request from the host is allowed or rejected according to the
status, as shown in the figure on the next page.

Caution

The BC and CA Remote Console based GUI has different terminology and
functionality from the RM interface. For instance:

• The terms “suspend” and “split” may have opposite meanings

• S-VOL read/write options while suspended may differ

• The GUI allows you to choose/force a PSUE state

For more detail, refer to the following manuals (XP48/XP512 only):

HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP: User’s Guide

HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP: User’s Guide

Note

The data in the BC S-VOL in any state except PSUS is likely to be
inconsistent and not current.