HP XP Racks User Manual
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Table 36 Required configuration files (2DC configuration)
Remarks
Description
Item
—
Disk configuration definition files are
required at the primary site and at the
secondary site.
Disk configuration definition file
This item is not necessary if you use
Remote Web Console to set up logical
paths.
A path set is required for bidirectional
inter-disk controller logical paths.
Path set definition file
Set this item before starting a copy
operation.
Separate routes must be used for the
forward and reverse directions.
Route list definition file and command
device definition file
The reverse route is required when you
operate the primary site storage systems
Defining a reverse direction route is
optional.
•
Route list for the forward direction
(originating at the primary site):
from the secondary site by using the
Remote DKC Control Function.
Specify the route as Primary
→
Secondary.
•
Route list for the reverse direction
(originating at the secondary site):
Specify the route as Secondary
→
Primary.
This item is not necessary if you use
Remote Web Console to set up logical
paths.
A path set is required for bidirectional
inter-disk controller logical paths.
Path set definition file
Set this item before starting a copy
operation.
Definition files for the TCA and BC Z
copy groups are required.
Copy group definition file
NOTE:
Cnt Ac-S consistency
preservation function is not used. In
some cases, the copy pair volume
update sequence might become
inconsistent (for example, line errors
might occur).
Preparing the configuration files (2DC configuration)
shows how to prepare the configuration files at each site.
Table 37 How to prepare the configuration files at each site (2DC configuration)
How to Prepare
Contents
File Type
At the Secondary Site
At the Primary Site
Transfer from the primary
site
Perform a local scan
The primary site
configuration
Disk configuration
definition file
Perform a local scan
Transfer from the secondary
site
The secondary site
configuration
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Configuration definitions