Specifications

Table 10 Host server based features and functions
DescriptionFeature
On open systems, performs various functions, including data replication and data
protection operations by issuing commands from the host to the HP disk arrays.
RAID Manager
The RAID Manager software supports scripting and provides failover and mutual
hot standby functionality in cooperation with host failover products.
Transfers data between mainframe and open system platforms using the FICON
channels for high speed data transfer without requiring network communication
links or tape.
Data Exchange
Operates with the Business Copy feature. Rewrites the OS management information
(VTOC, VVDS, and VTOCIX) and dataset name and creates a user catalog for a
Dataset Replication for Mainframe
Business Copy/Snapshot target volume after a split operation. Provides the prepare,
volume divide, volume unify, and volume backup functions to enable use of a
Business Copy target volume.
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