Register RFCF License
Overview
This function registers an RFCF License.
Remote File Copy Facility-EXtended (RFCF-EX) is a function that performs remote data backups between the main center (*1) and the backup center (*2) if operations cannot continue due to problems such as disasters. The ETERNUS DX8900 S4 supports "Remote Backup System (RBS) mode" that performs system duplication.
To use the Remote File Copy Facility-EXtended management (hereinafter referred to as "RFCF-EX management"), register the RFCF License to all the storage systems (*3) in the main center and in the backup center.
*1 | : | A source center that transfers data. |
*2 | : | A destination center that receives data. |
*3 | : | The number of RFCF Licenses that must be ordered is the same as the number of storage systems that perform RFCF-EX management. |
- RFCF-EX management is provided with the following conditions.
The ETERNUS DX8900 S4 supports this function. RFCF-EX management with the ETERNUS DX8100 S4 or older models is not supported.
Only FCLINK is available as a host interface. OCLINK is not supported.
F6427G, F6427H, and F6427K type volumes are supported. F6427P, F6427R, and MVV type volumes are not supported.
RFCF-EX management is not supported if DVCF management is used in the storage system.
RFCF-EX management and REC cannot be used in the same LCU.
Eight LCUs can be used for RFCF-EX management in the storage system. The number of remote storage systems per LCU is two.
Registering the "GS License" is required.
- The following functions must be performed while the remote transfer with RFCF-EX management is stopped.
Apply Controller Firmware
Download Controller Firmware
Add Controller Enclosure
Modify LCU
Delete LCU
Set IOA Mapping
Modify Port Mode
Setup RFCF-RA Path
The RFCF License cannot be deleted.
The storage system must be rebooted to enable the registered license.
Once a license has been registered, this function cannot be clicked in the Action menu.
If RFCF License has been successfully registered, the Action menu and related items for RFCF-EX management are displayed. Refer to "How to configure RFCF-EX management" for details.
The registration status of the RFCF License can be checked. Refer to the [System] function for details.
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To perform RFCF-EX related settings and actions, the storage system must be rebooted after registering the license. Perform the following procedure to configure RFCF-EX.
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User Privileges
Availability of Executions in the Default Role
Default role | Availability of executions |
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Monitor | |
Admin | |
StorageAdmin | |
AccountAdmin | |
SecurityAdmin | |
Maintainer |
Refer to "User Roles and Policies" for details on the policies and roles.
Settings
RFCF License
Item | Description | Setting values |
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Model Name |
Enter the model name for the RFCF License. |
9 capital letters and numeric characters (0 - 9, A - Z) |
Serial Number |
Enter the serial number for the RFCF License. |
6 numeric characters (0 - 9) |
Check Code |
Enter the check code for the RFCF License. |
2 capital letters and numeric characters (0 - 9, A - Z) |
Operating Procedures
Register the RFCF License.
Click [Register RFCF License] in [Action].
Specify the parameters, and click the [Register] button.
→ A confirmation screen appears.
Caution- An error screen appears in the following conditions:
The "Model Name", "Serial Number", or "Check Code" is not entered
The specified RFCF License does not satisfy the input conditions
- An error screen appears in the following conditions:
Click the [OK] button.
→ The RFCF License registration is executed.
Click the [Done] button to return to the [System] screen.
CautionThe storage system must be rebooted to enable the registered license.