Symmetrix Business Continuity - SRDF Solutions

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Symmetrix Business Continuity SRDF

Solutions
Module II - SRDF/S (Synchronous)
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SRDF Overview Mod 2
Revision History
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Name Change
MOdule Name
SRDF Introduction
SRDF/S (Synchronous)
SRDF Operations
SRDF/A (Asynchronous)
SRDF/AR (Automated Replication)
SRDF (Consistency Technology)
SRDF Labs 1-7
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DISCLAIMS IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Use, copying, and distribution of any EMC software described in this publication requires an
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EMC, and SRDF are trademarks of EMC Corporation.
All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Module Objectives SRDF/S Synchronous
Symmetrix Business Continuity SRDF

Solutions
At the completion of this module, the student will be able to
Describe SRDF solutions
Describe EMC SRDF functionality and its uses
Describe SRDF Link configurations
Describe the concept of SRDF Group
Describe SRDF swap
List the characteristics of Concurrent SRDF
List the characteristics of Dynamic SRDF
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The above objectives are covered in this module

Program
Symmetrix Business Continuity SRDF Solutions.
Module Name SRDF/S Synchronous .

Module Number - II
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF)

y Facility for maintaining real-time
or near-real-time physically
separate mirrors of selected
volumes
y Uses no host CPU resources
Mirroring done at the storage
level
R1
R2
SRDF
y Operating system independent

Open Systems
Mainframe
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Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF) is a Symmetrix system based business continuance,
disaster recovery, restart, and data mobility solution. In the simplest terms, SRDF is a configuration
of multiple Symmetrix units that maintains real time copies of logical volume data in more than
one location. The Symmetrix units can be in the same room, in different buildings within the same
campus, or hundreds and even thousands of miles apart.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF Source and Target Volumes

z Symmetrix Logical Volume types:
SRDF Source or R1 Volumes - Primary Volume with R/W access to
local host
SRDF Target or R2 Volumes - Backup Volume used for DS or DR
Applications
z The attached host is unaware of SRDF protection
RW
Source
M1
M2
M3
WD
Target
M4
M1
M2
M3
M4
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This shows the representation of the mirror positions when both the Source and the Target SRDF
Logical Volumes have local protection (RAID-1) also.
In this diagram, the Target-R2 volume is also represented with 4 mirror positions and has local
protection implemented. Three of the mirror positions are used. The first two mirror positions
represent local mirrors and the third mirror is occupied by SRDF. If a BCV is established with the
R2 volume, then it will occupy the next available mirror position.
Under normal circumstances, the R1 volume presents a Read-Write (RW) status to the host which
access it, and the R2 presents Write-Disabled (WD) to its host.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Remote Link Director (RLD)
Remote
Link
Director
Source
Remote
Link
Director
Remote
Link
Director
Target
Remote
Link
Director
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A Remote Link Director is a hardware that provides communication and data path between the
local and remote Symmetrix units. The Symmetrix can be configured with the following RLDs:
- Fibre Channel directors (RF)
- ESCON directors (RA)
- Multiprotocol Channel Directors (MPCD) available with these channel
connections:
FICON
iSCSI for host
GigE (RE) for SRDF
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF Groups
RDF Group 1
R1
R1 R1
R1
R1 R1
R1
RDF Group 2
RDF Group 1
Remote
Link
Director
Remote
Link
Director
RDF Group 1,2,3.
Remote
Link
Director
R2
R2 R2
R2
RDF Group 1,2,3.
Remote
Link
Director
R2 R2
R2
RDF Group 2
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An SRDF group, also known as RDF group or RA group, logically defines relationships between
Symmetrix systems. An SRDF group is a set of SRDF director port connections configured to
communicate with a another set of SRDF director ports in another Symmetrix system. Logical
volumes (devices) are assigned to SRDF groups.
Many SRDF groups can share a physical link between the Remote Link Directors. There are two
ways to create an RDF group, static and dynamic. Both shares the same features and functionality.
The difference between the two types is how they are created. Static RDF groups are created during
the Symmetrix configuration; almost always by EMC personnel. Dynamic RDF groups are created
and deleted by users through a set of Symmetrix command line interface (SYMCLI) commands.
The Symmetrix DMX supports up to 64 total RDF groups.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF Link Configuration

Uni-Directional
Symmetrix A
RA
Group
Source
Bi-Directional
Symmetrix A
Source
Dual
Configuration
Target
Symmetrix A
RA
Group
Symmetrix B
Target
Symmetrix B
RA
Group
RA
Group
RA
Group 1
Target
Target
RA
Group 2
Source
Source
Source
Target
Symmetrix B
Source
Source
RA
Group 1
Target
Target
RA
Group 2
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SRDF offers three types of link configurations between source (local) and target (remote)
Symmetrix systems: Uni-Directional, Bidirectional and Dual Configuration.
SRDF Unidirectional Link Configuration
If all primary (source or R1) volumes reside in one Symmetrix system and all secondary (target or
R2) volumes reside in another Symmetrix
system, write operations move in one direction, from primary to secondary. Data moves in the
same direction over every link in the SRDF group.
SRDF Bidirectional Link Configuration
If an SRDF group contains both primary and secondary volumes, write operations move data in
both directions over the SRDF links for
that group.
SRDF Dual-Directional Link Configuration
With a dual-directional configuration, multiple SRDF groups are used; some groups send data in
one direction, while other groups send data in the opposite
direction.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Fibre Link Point-to-point Campus

y Point-to-point Campus.
Simplest configuration
Can be ESCON or Fibre Channel
based
Best suited to environments
where primary and secondary
sites are relatively close
SCSI
FC-AL
FC-SW
iSCSI
or
ESCON
FICON
Target
Symmetrix
Source
Symmetrix
SRDF/FC setups can also include

switches where primary and
secondary sites are more than 3
Km apart
SRDF
Mainframe,
Open Systems
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A Point-to-point Campus Mode has two Symmetrix connected by a fibre optic link less than 3
kilometers long. In this configuration, one Symmetrix might be located in one building, and the
other in a separate building. While physically close, the configuration allows for separate power
and other operating security considerations.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Fibre Link Switched Campus

y Switched campus
Slightly more complicated than
simple point-to-point
Must be built on a Fibre Channel
infrastructure
Use of FC switches mandatory
Switch latency is typically
negligible
Useful in environments requiring
consolidation of multiple primary
storage frames into fewer
secondary frames
Source
Symmetrix
Connectrix
Mainframe,
Open Systems
SCSI
FC-AL
FC-SW
iSCSI
or
ESCON
FICON
Target
Symmetrix
SRDF/FC
SRDF/FC
Source
Symmetrix
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The SRDF campus solution enables source and target units to be up to 60 kilometers apart. The
campus solution uses single-mode private or leased common carrier IBM ESCON fiber cable, link
extenders, and/or dynamic switches. Campus solutions require link extenders or repeaters.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Fibre Link Extended Distance

y Extended Distance
Good for distances up to 200 Km (ESCON) or 120 Km (FC)
If using FC, must also include switches on both sides of DWDM link to
cater for increased buffer credit requirement
Impact of DWDM link length on propagation delay (1 ms for every 200
Km of link length) must be considered
FC links (MM or SM)
FC links (MM or SM)
DWDMs (Band 1)
FC ISL (MM or SM)
FC ISL (MM or SM)

EMC Symmetrix
NDSF Fibre
(50Km ring or
200Km point to point)
EMC Symmetrix
EMC Connectrix
EMC Connectrix
DWDMs (Band 2)
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Using the Fibre Channel protocol allows SRDF networks to enjoy the benefits of optical networks
up to a distance of up to 200 kilometers using DWDM technology. Fibre Channel based SRDF
configurations must go through a switch first before connecting to the multiplexor.
With ESCON-based SRDF, users can connect directly to the dense wavelength division
multiplexers.
Being able to run either ESCON and /or Fibre Channel over a DWDM network shows the
flexibility of this protocol independent technology.
Multiplexing provides the opportunity to condense multiple signals down a common optic link.
Using this technology, multiple Symmetrix(s) can move SRDF data through a single multiplexer to
a multiple Symmetrix(s) at a remote location(s).
Distances have currently been qualified up to 200Km; however, refer to the EMC Support Matrix
for the latest multiplexers and distances qualified.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Typical SRDF Extended Distance Infrastructure

Mainframe
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Telco
Network
Access
Point
SRDF/ESCON
or
SRDF/FC
Open
Systems
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Sy Ta
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et
rix
ESCON
FICON
Access
Point
Proprietary
channel extension
protocol or IP
SRDF/ESCON
or
SRDF/FC
SCSI
iSCSI
FC-AL
FC-SW
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The SRDF extended distance solution uses leased T1, E1, T3, E3, or ATM high-speed data lines
instead of ESCON fiber cables. The maximum distance between source and target units is
determined by the carrier's limitations. The extended distance solution is used most often for
distances over 60 kilometers, but it can be used for distances under 60 kilometers if private or
leased ESCON fiber cable is too expensive or not available.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Native GigE and iSCSI support

Mainframe
ESCON
FICON
Source
Symmetrix
Target
Symmetrix
IP-Based
Network
Router
Router
SRDF/IP
Open Systems
SCSI
iSCSI
FC-AL
FC-SW
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Native IP support for any SRDF based product on Symmetrix systems is based on GigE technology
that enables direct Symmetrix system-to-IP-network attachment. This increases the distance for
Symmetrix system to Symmetrix system connectivity and allows a Symmetrix system to connect to
existing Ethernet infrastructure and directly access high-speed data transmission conduits via IP.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF Connectivity
y SRDF over ESCON
Direct Fiber, Multimode ~ 3 Km/cable segment
Fiber Repeaters/Converters ~ 20 - 30 Km/cable segment, maximum
of three repeaters
DWDM, WDM (MAN) ~ 200 Km
LAN/WAN - T1/E1, T3/E3, ATM, IP ~ Unlimited
y SRDF over Fibre Channel
Direct Fiber, Multi mode ~ 500 m/cable segment
Direct Fiber, Single mode ~ 10 Km/cable segment
FC-Switch to FC-Switch ~ 20 Km total, maximum of three switches
DWDM (MAN) ~ 200 Km
LAN/WAN IP ~ Unlimited
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Please refer to the EMC Support Matrix for the most up to date information on qualified hardware,
data transfer protocol, and distance limitations.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF - Modes of Operations

y Primary and Secondary Modes
Two Primary SRDF Modes
Synchronous
Semi-synchronous
Secondary SRDF Mode

Adaptive Copy
Write Pending
Disk Mode
Operational Modes are set on Symmetrix Logical Volume

level Using GUI or CLI and can be changed dynamically
y SRDF/A - Asynchronous
y Domino Mode
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Six operational modes are possible on SRDF operations; Synchronous mode, Semi-Synchronous
mode, Adaptive Copy-Write Pending mode, Adaptive Copy-Disk Copy mode, Domino, and
Asynchronous mode.
These operational modes are selectable based on many requirements such as RPO, bandwidth, and
performance. One of the two primary SRDF modes of operations is set at the source (R1) volume
during Symmetrix configuration. All source (R1) volumes are configured for either the
Synchronous or Semi-Synchronous mode. These two modes are considered to be pre-determined
SRDF modes, which may be altered using SymCli. Adaptive copy is the secondary mode that
facilitates data sharing and migration. Asynchronous mode continually collects and sends data to
the remote Symmetrix. Asynchronous mode must be set for the entire RA group. Users can set
SRDF to function in a secondary or Asynchronous mode. SRDF will revert to the pre-determined
primary mode if it cannot maintain the criteria to remain in the secondary mode. However, this is
not true with Domino mode where both local and target SRDF volume will be unavailable to the
host should the target host become unavailable for any reasons.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF Modes of Operation

Synchronous Mode
SRDF links
Source
Target
Write I/O received from host/server at the source

The I/O is transmitted to the target
An acknowledgment is provided by target back to the
source
The I/O is serviced to the host
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SRDF Synchronous Mode is used primarily in SRDF campus environments. In this mode of
operation, Symmetrix maintains a real-time mirror image of the data of the remotely mirrored
volumes.
Data on the source (R1) volumes and the target (R2) volumes are always fully synchronized at
the completion of an I/O sequence.
The sequence of operations is:
y A write is received from the host/server at the source.
y The write is transmitted to the target.
y An acknowledgment is provided by the target back to the source.
y The write is acknowledged to the Host.
If step 3 never happens, the source SRDF will service the I/O after a pre-determined timeout to
keep the production machine running.
SRDF Overview Mod 2

Semi-Synchronous Mode
SRDF links
Source
Target

The I/O is transmitted to target
An acknowledgment provided by target back to
source
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SRDF Semi-Synchronous Mode is used primarily in extended distance environments. semisynchronous mode allows the primary and secondary volumes to be out of
synchronization by one write I/O operation. Data must be successfully stored in the Symmetrix
system containing the primary volume before an acknowledgement is sent to the local host.
Semi-synchronous mode will not allow the next write operation to a primary device until a
positive acknowledgement is received from
the target Symmetrix system that the first write operation was received in the target Symmetrix
global memory. However, any number of read operations can be performed to the primary
device
while awaiting acknowledgement of the first write operation. Semi-synchronous mode writes
data to the primary device in the source Symmetrix system, completes the I/O, and then
synchronizes
the data with the secondary device in the target Symmetrix.
y An I/O write is received from the host/server at the source.
y The I/O is serviced to the host/server.
y The I/O is transmitted to the cache of the target.
SRDF Overview Mod 2

Adaptive Copy Mode
SRDF links
Source
Target

I/O accumulates in/on:
- Symmetrix cache Write Pending Mode
- R1 volumes
Disk Mode
I/O is transmitted to the target
An acknowledgment is provided by target back to the source
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SRDF Adaptive Copy Mode is used primarily for data migrations and data center moves. This
operational mode is not recommended for use when mirroring for disaster recovery/restart
purposes unless used with TimeFinder.
SRDF Adaptive Copy Mode allows the source (R1) volumes and target (R2) volumes to be a out
of synchronization by a number of I/Os that users can define, skew value. There are two types
of adaptive copy: Write Pending Mode and Disk Mode. Adaptive Copy data movement is
handled at the track level. The target data is only usable after a full synchronization.
y An I/O write is received from the host/server at the source.
y I/O is accumulating.
y I/O is serviced.
y The I/O is transmitted to the target.
In Write Pending Mode, the unit of transfer across the SRDF link is the updated blocks rather
than an entire track, resulting in more efficient use of SRDF link bandwidth. Data is read
from global memory than from disk, thus improving overall system performance. However,
the global memory is temporarily consumed by the data until it is transferred across the link.
In Disk Mode, while less global memory is consumed it is typically slower to read data from
SRDF Overview Mod 2
disk than from global memory, additionally, more bandwidth is used
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Asynchronous
SRDF links
Source
Target

The I/O accumulates in Source Symmetrix cache
The I/O is continually transmitted to the target
The I/O accumulates in Target Symmetrix cache
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SRDF/A provides a long-distance replication solution with minimal impact on performance. This
protection level is intended for customers requiring minimal host application impact, who need to
maintain a restartable copy of data at the target site at all time.
SRDF/A continually process Write I/Os in batches. The interval between batches is referred to as a
cycle.
y An I/O write is received from the host/server into the cache of the source.
y I/O is accumulating
y I/O is serviced
y The I/O is transmitted to the target.
SRDF Overview Mod 2

Domino Mode with SRDF/Synchronous
SRDF links
Source
Target

The I/O fails to transmit to the target
Both Source and Target become unavailable
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Domino Mode is used in conjunction with other SRDF modes except SRDF/A. It effectively stop
all write operations to both source and target volumes if target volume become unavailable, or if all
SRDF links become unavailable. User will need to manually re-enable the source volumes. While
such a shutdown temporarily halts production processing, domino modes can prevent data integrity
exposure that causes the inconsistent image on the target volume.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF Level of Synchronization

- Synchronous Mode
Source = Target
- Semi Synchronous Mode
Source Target
At most, Source is 1 I/O ahead of Target, per volume.
- Adaptive Copy
Source Target
Source may be up to 65535 tracks per volume ahead of Target.
Skew value set per logical volume.
- Asynchronous
SRDF/A Source is minutes ahead of Target.
SRDF/AR Source is hours ahead of Target .
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SRDF offers considerable flexibility for various levels of synchronization. To determine the level
of synchronization, one must understand the required Recovery Point Objective. This is the amount
of data that can be lost in the event of a site outage. There are other factors like distance,
bandwidth, and response time latency that must be considered before determining a
synchronization level.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
SRDF Serialization
y Writes to the Target volumes must happen in the same order
as they are written to the Source in order to have an instance
in time consistent and recoverable copy
y In Synchronous, Semi-synchronous and Asynchronous
modes, writes are sent to the remote Symmetrix in the order
received.
If the remote Symmetrix is not accessible, writes are
accumulated as invalid tracks
When the remote Symmetrix becomes available, invalid
tracks are sent without regard to serialization
y Serialization is not maintained in Adaptive Copy mode
Typically used for data migrations.
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Serialization maintains the order in which writes are received at the remote (target) Symmetrix.
SRDF serialization must be maintained in order to have a recoverable/restartable copy of data at a
target site. Through serialization, write fidelity is guaranteed. In normal operations, SRDF
maintains order writes with Synchronous, Semi-synchronous, and Asynchronous modes. But when
the link becomes unavailable for any reason, writes accumulate as invalid tracks which the
application continues to function on the host. When the link is restored, the Adaptive Copy mode is
used to propagate changes across the link. This introduces risk, since serialization is not maintained
with Adaptive Copy.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Adaptive Copy Disk Mode
Target R2
Source R1
Tracks
T1
T1 T2 T3 T4
32k
32k
32k
32k
T5 T6 T7 T8
32k
32k
32k
32k
32k
SRDF / DM
T3 T4
32k
32k
32k
T5 T6 T7
32k
32k
32k
32k
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The slide shows Adaptive Copy Disk Mode during in operation. SRDF does not guarantee
serialization of the tracks being transferred in this mode. In this example, track2 and track 8 may
not be present on the target volume at the time of disaster rendering the target volume useless.
Therefore, the target volume will not serve as a disaster protection mechanism. The consistency of
the target volume is not maintained during the replication process in Adaptive Copy Write
Pending or Disk Mode. The target will be consistent only after the replication has completed.
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Dynamic SRDF
y Enables user to dynamically define relationships between R1 and
R2 volumes
y Provides flexibility for user to tailor SRDF configuration to their
changing application requirements
001
054
STD
STD
001
Create pair
054
R1
001
R2
Establish
R1
001
054
Connectrix(s)
Delete pair
STD
R2
054
STD
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Prior to Dynamic SRDF, the R1 and R2 pairings were static and defined in the configuration file
(BIN File) on the Symmetrix. Any changes to SRDF device pairing required a new BIN file to be
defined and loaded into the Source and Target Symmetrix.
Dynamic SRDF available with 5x68 Enginuity code will provide the capability to change device
pairings on the fly without requiring a BIN file configuration change to be performed by an EMC
Customer Engineers.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
R1/R2 Swap
001
054
R1
R2
001
054
R2
Connectrix(s)
R1
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An R1/R2 personality swap (or R1/R2 swap) refers to when the RDF personality of the RDF device designations of a
specified device group are swapped so that source R1 device(s) become target R2
device(s) and target R2 device(s) become source R1 device(s). Dynamic RDF swaps are available with Enginuity
version 5567 or later. To perform an R1/R2 swap, you must have an SRDF license with Symmetrix 5567 microcode or
higher and Dynamic RDF must be enabled in your Symmetrix configuration.
Sample scenarios for R1/R2 Swap
- Symmetrix Load Balancing
In todays rapidly changing computing environments, it is often necessary to deploy applications and storage on a
different Symmetrix without having to give up disaster protection. R1/R2 swap can enable this redeployment with
minimal disruption, while offering the benefit of load balancing across two Symmetrix storage arrays.
- Primary Data Center Relocation
Sometimes a primary data center needs to be relocated to accommodate business practices. For example, several
financial institutions in New York City routinely relocate their primary data center across the Hudson River to New
Jersey as part of their disaster drills. R1/R2 swaps allow these customers to run their primary applications in their New
Jersey data centers. The Manhattan data centers now act as the disaster protection site.
- Post-Failover Temporary Protection Measure
If the hosts on the source side are down for maintenance, R1/R2 swap permits the relocation of production computing
to the target site without giving up the security of remote data protection. When all problems have been solved on the
local Symmetrix, you will have to failover again and swap the personality of the devices to go back to the original
configuration.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Concurrent SRDF
One R1 can be paired with two R2 devices, concurrently
Remote BCVs can be associated with only one of the R2 mirrors
M1
Source
M1
M2
M3
M2
M3
M4
Target A
M4
Target B
Connectrix(s)
M1
M2
M3
M4
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Concurrent SRDF allows two remote SRDF mirrors of a single R1 device, e.g. use one remote
copy for disaster recovery, and another for decision support or backup.
Each Remote Link Director is assigned to an RA Group. With ESCON, only one RA group per
RLD is allowed, but Fibre Channel SRDF RA Groups can be defined to the same RLD.
Any mixture of SRDF modes is allowed, except for Sync and Semi-sync configuration and Async
and Async configuration.
A write IO from the host at the primary device side cannot be returned as completed until both
remote Symmetrix signal the local Symmetrix that the SRDF IO is in cache at the remote side.
1 Sync and 1 Adaptive Copy remote mirror:
The SRDF IO from the secondary device operating in Synchronous mode must present ending
status to the sending Symmetrix before a second host IO can be accepted. The host I/O does not
wait for the secondary device operating in Adaptive Copy mode.
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Concurrent SRDF
One R1 can be paired with two R2 devices, one in each
Symmetrix, concurrently.
All combinations of Primary/Secondary modes for the R1-R2
pairs are allowed - except one pair in Sync and the other in
semi-sync, both cannot be Async.
Cannot restore from both R2 mirrors to the R1 simultaneously.
SRDF swap is not allowed - for example if the R1 is changed
to an R2 one will be left with R2->R1, R2->R2@#!
Remote BCVs can be associated with only one of the R2
mirrors.
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A BCV can only be established with one of the Target volumes, not both. In case that the source is
locally protected, the BCV device then cannot be established with its source, because all four(4)
mirror positions will be occupied
2 Synchronous remote mirrors :
y A write IO from the host at the primary device side cannot be returned as completed until both
remote Symmetrix signal the local Symmetrix that the SRDF IO is in cache at the remote side.
1 Sync and 1 Adaptive Copy remote mirror:
y The SRDF IO from the secondary device operating in Synchronous mode must present ending
status to the sending Symmetrix before a second host IO can be accepted. The host I/O does not
wait for the secondary device operating in Adaptive Copy mode.
The same general principle applies when both remote mirrors are operating in Semi-Sync mode.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Module Summary
Key points covered in this Module :
y Presented an overview of SRDF solutions.
y Presented SRDF functionality and its uses.
y Described SRDF Link configurations.
y Described the concept of SRDF Groups
y Described SRDF swap functionality.
y Listed the characteristics of Concurrent SRDF.
y Listed the characteristics of Dynamic SRDF.
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The following Module Summary / Key Point for SRDF/S (Synchronous) where presented.
SRDF Overview Mod 2
Closing Slide
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This concludes, Module II SRDF/S (Synchronous) for Symmetrix Business Continuity SRDF
Solutions.
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