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12.2.2 Metro and Global Mirror
12.2.2.1 Test scenario
Figure 14 shows the test environment used for Metro and Global Mirror.
Figure 14: The test environment used for Metro Mirror and Global Mirror.
12.2.2.2 Metro Mirror and Global Mirror support statements
The use of SVC Metro Mirror and Global Mirror with IBM i as a client of VIOS is supported as
outlined in the following section. Note that to implement and use this solution, multiple manual
steps in SVC, in VIOS and in IBM i are required. Currently, no toolkit that automates this
solution exists and it is not part of IBM PowerHA for IBM i. The components of the solution –
SVC Metro or Global Mirror, VIOS and IBM i – must be managed separately and require the
corresponding skill set. Also note that support for this solution will be provided by multiple IBM
support organization and not solely by the IBM i Support Center.
IBM PowerHA for IBM i is also supported for IBM i as a client of VIOS. PowerHA for IBM i
provides an automated, IBM i-driven replication solution that allows clients to leverage their
existing IBM i skills. PowerHA for IBM i is supported by the IBM i Support Center. For more
information on IBM PowerHA for IBM i, refer to the following URL: http://www-
304.ibm.com/jct03001c/systems/power/software/availability/i5os.html.