Subordinate Storage Configuration In A - IBM DS8000 User Manual

1. Select the configuration settings that are appropriate for non-preconfigured
Figure 24. Subordinate storage configuration in a non-pre-configured environment
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environments for Master Subordinate DS8000s.
Test ExtPool ID (Px)
Specifies which Extent Pool ID on the DS8000 site is used to create
FlashCopy (target) volumes during test recovery operations. The input
format is Px. For example, P1. This setting applies for all the
subordinate storage. Ensure that there is enough space in the extent
pool.
Backup Target Volume
Instructs SRA to back up the target volumes during recovery. Backup
ExtPool ID (Px) must be set if this option is selected. If this option is
not selected, the Backup ExtPool ID (Px) option is unavailable.
Backup ExtPool ID (Px)
If Backup Target Volume is selected, this field must be set for SRA to
create the FlashCopy (target) volumes to back up the remote copy
target volume. The input format is Px. For example, P1. This setting
applies for all the subordinate storage. Ensure that there is enough
space in the extent pool.
Volume Type
Instructs SRA to create a specific type of volume during test failover or
backup target volume process. If needed, it also instructs SRA to create
a specific type of volume as the GM flashcopy target volume in SRM
reprotect operation.
DS8000 Command Timeout (sec)
Determines how long you want the process to run.