HP EVA P6000 Reference page 18

3.4 Remote replication support for controller software versions (server-based management only)
This table shows support between controller software versions in remote replication environments, meaning the controller software versions that are running on the source and destination arrays. A bullet (•) indicates support when the source and destination
arrays are running the controller software versions listed. A blank cell indicates replication between the controller software versions is not supported.
Controller software version (source array)
VCS 3.1xx
VCS 4.1xx
XCS 6.1xx
XCS 6.2xx
XCS 09004000
XCS 09006000
XCS 09501x00 (EVAx400)
XCS 0952x000 (EVAx400)
XCS 0953x000 (EVAx400)
XCS 10000000 & 10001000 (EVAx400)
XCS 10000000 & 10001000 (P6300/P6500 EVA)
1
Supported during the 60 day upgrade window only, meaning the source and destination arrays can be running these different controller software versions while you are upgrading the arrays and the upgrades must be completed within 60 days. The upgrade
window begins with the upgrade of the first array. It concludes when all arrays in a direct or indirect replication relationship with the first array have been upgraded. You can only upgrade one controller software family (either VCS or XCS) at a time and only
allow two versions within that family. During the upgrade window, do not make changes to DR groups (adding/delete DR groups or adding/deleting members of DR groups).
2
Before upgrading your storage system to XCS 6.xxx firmware, all source and destination DR groups must be in Synchronous mode. Check each DR group to verify this setting, before proceeding with the firmware upgrade process. Enhanced asynchronous
replication is only available when both arrays are running XCS 6.000 or later. Asynchronous replication in XCS 6.000 or later (not including 6.200) is not compatible with asynchronous replication in earlier versions of controller software.
3
When this version of XCS is running on either the source or destination array, asynchronous write mode is not available when creating a DR group. Asynchronous write mode is available only after the DR group is created.
4
Synchronous and standard asynchronous replication is supported between these controller software versions.
5
Asynchronous replication is not supported between these controller software versions. Only synchronous replication is supported.
6
Synchronous and enhanced asynchronous replication is supported between these controller software versions.
7
Supported as long as the controller software on the HSV200-x/HSV210-x controller is upgraded to XCS 6.2xx within 60 days.
8
Supported as long as the controller software on the EVAx400 controller is upgraded to XCS 10000000 or 10001000 (recommended) within 60 days.
9
The following restrictions apply:
a) Synchronous write mode only
b) Supported on VCS 4.1xx; all restrictions apply
c) Fibre Channel connectivity supported (no long distance support)
d) The 60 day upgrade window applies, no permanent relationships are supported
10
Replication between these versions supports the HP SCSI FC Compliant Data Replication Protocol. For configuration requirements, see the HP P6000 Continuous Access Implementation Guide .
11
Synchronous, enhanced and basic asynchronous replication is supported between these controller software versions.
2,3
VCS 3.1xx VCS 4.1xx XCS 6.1xx
4 1,4 5
• • •
1,4 4 5
• • •
5 5 6
• • •
4 4 1,6
• • •
6,7
•
6,7
•
6,7
•
6,7
•
6,7
•
6,7
•
6,7
•
Controller software version (destination array)
XCS 0952x000 XCS 0953x000
XCS 6.2xx
(EVAx400)
4
•
4
•
1,6 6,7
• •
6 6
• •
6 1,6
• •
6 1,6
• •
6 6
• •
6 6
• •
6 6
• •
6 6,8
• •
6 6,8
• •
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XCS 10000000 &
10001000
(EVAx400)
(EVAx400) (P6300/P6500 EVA)
8 9
• •
8 9
• •
6,7 6,7
• •
6 6
• •
1,6
•
1,6
•
6
•
6 6,8
• •
6,9 6,8,10
• •
6,8,10 10,11
• •
6,8,10 10,11
• •
XCS 10000000 &
10001000
9
•
9
•
6,7
•
6
•
6,8
•
6,8,10
•
10,11
•
10,11
•