Features and Benefits of HSG80 ACS 8.6P Data Replication Manager

Features and Benefits of HSG80 ACS 8.6P Data Replication Manager 5

SANworks Data Replication Manager

The Compaq SANworks HSG80 ACS 8.6P Data Replication Manager is data replication software

for disaster tolerance and data movement solutions. The software works with the StorageWorks

Fibre Channel MA8000/EMA12000/EMA16000 and RA8000/ESA12000 storage systems.

DRM allows all data to be mirrored between storage elements in two different storage arrays that

can be in separate geographic locations. Each write I/O is sent to both sets of storage; reads occur

only at the local storage. Properly configured, DRM can be a complete disaster-tolerant storage

solution that guarantees data integrity in case of a storage subsystem or site failure.

DRM is a solution for copying data online and in real time to remote locations through a local or

extended Storage Area Network (SAN).

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Figure 1: SANworks Data Replication Manager overview

For more information on DRM, review the additional documents available on the web, such as:

• Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.6-1P Configuration Guide

• Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.6-1P Failover/Failback Procedures

Guide

• Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.6-1P Scripting User Guide

• Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.6-1P Application Notes

• Disaster Tolerant SAN Solution Description

All of the DRM documents, including this paper, are updated frequently. If this paper or other

DRM documentation is older than four months, updated documents may be available at