IBM SG24-5360-00 manual VSE/ESA Support for the RVA, Prerequisites

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Chapter 3. VSE/ESA Support for the RVA

In this chapter we cover several utilities and the VSE/ESA Base Programs that support the RVA.

3.1 Prerequisites

The RVA has been supported since VSE/ESA Version 1.4 and RVA microcode level of LIC 03.00.00 or higher. An equivalent microcode level is required for the StorageTek Iceberg 9200.

To use IXFP/SnapShot and PPRC for VSE/ESA (see Chapter 4, ªIXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESAº on page 17 and Chapter 5, ªPeer-to-Peer Remote Copyº on page 33) the prerequisites are different from the basic RVA support. The requirements for IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA support are:

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RAMAC Virtual Array Licensed Internal Code (LIC) 04.03.00 or higher. An equivalent microcode level is required for the StorageTek Iceberg 9200.

Note: LIC level 03.02.00 contains support for SnapShot. However, level

04.03.00introduced nondisruptive code load for the RVA′s microcode and is the recommended minimum level.

VSE/ESA 2.3.0 (5690-VSE) installed with VSE/AF Supervisor with PTF DY44820 or higher.

SnapShot requires Feature 6001 for existing 9393 systems or RPQ 8S0421 for StorageTek Icebergs.

If IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA is used in a VM/VSE environment, VM APAR VM61486 is required for minidisk cache (MDC) support.

For PPRC, the requirements are discussed in 5.1, ªPPRC and VSE/ESA Software Requirementsº on page 34 and 5.2, ªPPRC Hardware Requirementsº on

page 35.

The RVA subsystem provides a set of control and monitoring functions that extend the set of IBM 3990 control functions. Many of these functions can be invoked either from the host with the IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA or directly from the RVA. The Extended Control and Monitoring (ECAM) interface is the protocol for communications between the host CPU and the RVA. The use of the ECAM interface is generally transparent to the user.

These functions require that APAR DY44820 be installed and the phase $IJBIXFP has been loaded to the SVA via the SET SDL interface. Once the phase has loaded, any of above functions can be invoked through simple operator commands.

If you want to enable SnapShot on a StorageTek 9200, you must submit an RPQ to IBM for each serial number.

Before you use IXFP/SnapShot or PPRC for the RVA, we recommend checking with your local IBM support center to get information about the latest levels of VSE/ESA, microcode, and required APARs.

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Contents International Technical Support Organization Page International Technical Support Organization First Edition January Contents Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy Itso Redbook Evaluation Contents Vi Ramac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Team That Wrote This Redbook PrefaceYour comments are important to us Comments WelcomeLog Structured File What Is an IBM Ramac Virtual Array?IBM Ramac Virtual Array Overview of RVA and the Virtual Disk Architecture− Functional track table Data Compression and CompactionVSE/ESA Support for the RVA What Is IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA?What Is SnapShot? Deleted Data Space Release What Is IXFP?Reporting Functions What Is Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy?Ramac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Disk Capacity RVA Benefits for VSE/ESARVA Simplifies Your Storage Management Batch Window Improvement AdministrationIxfp IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA Ramac Virtual ArrayHardware Application DevelopmentRVA Data Availability Pprc SnapShotRamac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Prerequisites VSE/ESA Support for the RVAHost Connection Volumes1 VSE/ESA Input/Output Configuration Program Exec Volume Minimal InitPartial Disk Minimal Init AssgnRamac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA System VSE/ESA User Time IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESASample Batch Job to Invoke Ixfp Report Function DTRIATTN,PARM=′ Ixfp REPORT′IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA Defined DetailPhys AR 0015 CUU DEFIxfp Snap Full VolumeVSE/VSAM Reply ′ YES′ to ProceedRange of Cylinders Non-VSAM File Expired Files Ixfp DDSR,PATEV30000-0999,NOPROMPT Total VolumeIxfp DDSR,PATEV3 Ixfp DDSR,PATEV3DSN=′ test.data.3′ , Noprompt Specified FileIxfp Report Ixfp REPORT,80E Ixfp REPORT,80FIxfp REPORT,80E,80F Device Detail Report Sample Output of Ixfp Report CommandRamac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Subsystem Summary Report Device Summary ReportRamac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy Peer-to-Peer Remote CopyPprc Data Flow Pprc and VSE/ESA Software RequirementsInvoking peer-to-peer remote copy Pprc Hardware RequirementsSecondary Devices of a Pprc Pair Examples of Pprcopy CommandsSnapShot Considerations Primary Devices of a Pprc PairRecovering from a Primary Site Failure Setting Up Pprc Paths and PairsPhysical Connections to the RVA Recovering from a Secondary Site FailureDeleting Pprc Pairs and Paths Determining the Channel Connection Address Determining the Logical Control Unit Number for RVARamac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Functional Device Configuration Appendix A. RVA Functional Device ConfigurationFunctional Device Configuration Screen CD23 Syntax Appendix B. Ixfp Command ExamplesSnap Command Ramac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Noprompt Using SnapShot to Copy One Volume to AnotherTest Prod Overall Test Prod AR 0015 CapacityDEFINED-CAPACITY Using SnapShot to Copy Files with Relocation Using SnapShot to Copy a File from One Volume to AnotherIXFP20I Snap Function Completed AT Other Uses of SnapShotSyntax of Ixfp Ddsr Command Details Ddsr CommandUsing Ddsr to Delete the Contents of a Volume Using Ddsr to Delete a Single Data SetAR+0015 IXFP29D Ddsr for For Deletion Using Ddsr to Delete the Free Space on an RVAReport Report Command Device Detail Report FUNC. Capacity MB Reporting on the Capacity of a Single VolumeReporting on the Capacity of Multiple Volumes Reporting on the Capacity of the RVA SubsystemExec DTRIATTN,PARM=′ Ixfp REPORT′ IXFP/SnapShot Setup Job StreamsJOB WCWTEST1 Ready Ixfp DDSR,80F BG 0000 // JOB InitdiskBG 0000 1A86I Following Assignments are Released Ixfp DDSR,80E$$DITTO BLKFACTOR=1 EOJ 50.83 47.86 AR 0015 1I40I Ready$$DITTO BLKFACTOR=1 $$DITTO EOJ 726532.208 MB 117880.209 MB 57754.953 MB Appendix C. VSE/VSAM Considerations Backing up Vsam Volumes Appendix C. VSE/VSAM Considerations Ramac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Appendix D. Iocds Example Ramac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA Appendix E. Special Notices Following terms are trademarks of other companies Other Publications Appendix F. Related PublicationsInternational Technical Support Organization Publications Redbooks on CD-ROMsRamac Virtual Array, Peer-to Peer Remote VSE/ESA ∙ E-mail Orders How to Get Itso RedbooksPlease send me the following IBM Redbook Fax Order FormSee CKD IndexPprc distance Please answer the following questions Itso Redbook EvaluationSG24-5360-00