HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software - Manual (Page 11)

1 Overview of HP StorageWorks
XP Business Copy Software
Business Copy
The Business Copy feature enables you to maintain storage system-internal copies of all user data on
the HP storage system for purposes such as data backup or duplication. The RAID-protected duplicate
volumes are created within the same storage system as the primary volume (P-VOL). Business Copy is
used for UNIX-based and PC server data. Business Copy can provide up to nine secondary volumes
(S-VOLs) or duplicates of one primary volume. Business Copy is a key component of HP’s solutions
and service offerings.
This document describes and provides instructions for performing Business Copy operations using the
HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console. The licensed Business Copy software on the Remote Web
Console displays the Business Copy information and allows you to perform Business Copy operations.
The Remote Web Console can be attached to several storage systems via the storage system TCP/IP
local-area network (LAN). The Remote Web Console communicates and exchanges data directly with the
service processor (SVP) of each attached storage system. For further information on the Remote Web
Console and software, see the HP StorageWorks XP24000 Remote Web Console User’s Guide.
Business Copy operations are nondisruptive and allow the primary (main) volume of each volume pair to
remain online to all hosts for both read and write I/O operations. Once established, Business Copy
operations continue unattended to provide asynchronous internal data backup. Usability is further
enhanced through a resynchronization capability that reduces data duplication requirements and backup
time, thereby increasing user productivity. Business Copy also supports reverse resynchronization
for maximum flexibility.
The licensed Remote Web Console software allows you to configure the Business Copy option on the
storage system. The Remote Web Console software communicates directly with the storage system via a
LAN. For further information on the Remote Web Console software, see the HP StorageWorks XP24000
Remote Web Console User’s Guide.
Business Copy operations can be performed in conjunction with HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access
Software operations (see “ Continuous Access ” on page 12) to provide additional remote copies of
Business Copy volumes. Business Copy also supports the Open Volume Management Virtual LVI/LUN and
Cache Residency Manager features of the storage system, ensuring that all user data can be duplicated
by Business Copy operations. See “ Interoperability with Other Products and Functions ” on page 29 for
further information on combining Business Copy with these and other data management features.
Business Copy operations can also be performed in conjunction with HP StorageWorks External Storage
Software operations to create pairs with the external volumes. For the details regarding the external
volumes, see the HP StorageWorks XP24000 External Storage Software User’s Guide.
Business Copy operations can also be performed from the UNIX and/or PC-server host using the HP
StorageWorks XP RAID Manager software. For information and instructions on using RAID Manager to
perform Business Copy (or Continuous Access) operations, see the HP StorageWorks XP RAID Manager
User’s Guide.
Note:
• This document does not cover ShadowImage for Mainframe operations. For information
and instructions on performing ShadowImage for Mainframe operations, see the Hitachi
ShadowImage for z/OS User’s Guide.
• The use of Business Copy, Business Copy software, and all other HP products is governed by
the terms of your license agreements with HP.
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