ETERNUS SF AdvancedCopy Manager 14.2 Operator's Guide

4.2.2 Selecting a backup source

AdvancedCopy Manager backs up data in units of devices. A device that stores working data is called a transaction volume.

A transaction volume to be backed up must reside on the ETERNUS disk storage systems.

For the supported units, refer to "1.5 Managing a Device on AdvancedCopy Manager".

For information on setting up a transaction volume, see "4.4.7 Setting the operation type for a device".

Note

• Do not back up the systems disk or the disk on which AdvancedCopy Manager is installed.

• Refer to the "12.1.1 General notes" for points to consider when deciding on a candidate volume for backup. Some points to consider include but may not be limited to:

  • 12.1.1.3 Backup and Replication Exclusions

  • 12.1.1.1 Size of a Partition

  • 12.1.1.2 Layout of Partition

  • 12.1.1.9 Dynamic Volume

  • 12.1.1.13 Configuration of a disk

  • 12.1.1.8 Maximum Number of Simultaneously Executing Operations