User`s guide
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Preface
Data Migration Service (DMS) is a new block level, offline data migration service
introduced in the HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router (MPX200) data
transport device. The HP StorageWorks mpx Manager software is designed to
simplify data migration jobs for minimum downtime, while providing protection
against common user errors.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for end users responsible for administration of data
migration services using the HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router.
What’s in This Guide
This preface provides a general overview of DMS and the HP StorageWorks mpx
Manager software, and covers the intended audience, related materials,
document conventions, and contact information for technical support.
The remainder of this guide is organized into the following chapters and
appendices:
1 Introduction lists the DMS and HP StorageWorks mpx Manager features at
both a high level and in detail.
2 Getting Started describes the direct attached and fabric configurations,
and lists the supported fabric and array types; provides recommendations
for high availability and redundant configurations, guidelines for choosing
DMS options, and a few general precautions for DMS usage; describes
hardware and software setup; and shows how to switch to switch to DMS
mode in both the GUI and CLI.
3 Using DMS provides detailed procedures for using DMS in both the HP
StorageWorks mpx Manager graphical user interface (GUI) mode and the
command line interface (CLI) mode.
4 Data Migration Licenses describes the two types of migration licenses and
provides instructions for license key installation.
5 Command Line Interface provides information on using the command line
interface (CLI) for data migration services. It defines the guest account and
the user sessions: admin and miguser. In addition, for each command, it
provides a description, the required session type, and an example.