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10.2.2 ERM support statements
The use of DS4000 or DS5000 Enhanced Remote Mirroring with IBM i as a client of VIOS is
supported as outlined below.
Please note
that to implement and use this solution,
multiple
manual steps on the DS4000 or DS5000 storage subsystem, in VIOS and in IBM i are
required
. Currently, no toolkit exists that automates this solution and it is not part of IBM
PowerHA for IBM i. The components of the solution – DS4000 or DS5000
FlashCopy/VolumeCopy, VIOS and IBM i – must be managed separately and require the
corresponding skill set. Note also 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, consult: http://www-
304.ibm.com/jct03001c/systems/power/software/availability/i5os.html.
Support statements for ERM:
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DS4000 or DS5000 ERM is supported by IBM as a client of VIOS on both IBM Power
servers and IBM Power blades