The result of executing the relationship release command differs depending on the combination of a Soft Fence volume and a volume you specify with the command.
| Soft Fence volume | Volume specified with the relationship release command | |
|---|---|---|
|
S-VOL only, or both S-VOL and T-VOL |
T-VOL only | |
| S-VOL | The command is rejected, and the relationship is not released. | The relationship is released. |
| T-VOL | The relationship is released. | The command is rejected, and the relationship is not released. |
Note the following when releasing a relationship:
- When you use the Remote FlashCopy® function to release a relationship, if Soft Fence is set for a TCz primary or secondary volume, the command is rejected, and the relationship is not released.
- The following describes the
Compatible FlashCopy® operation when the relationship release command is executed for a
TCz primary volume for which the Preserve Mirror FlashCopy function is being used.
- If Soft Fence is set for any of the TCz primary volumes, the command is rejected, and the relationship is not released.
- If Soft Fence is set for any of the TCz secondary volumes, the command is rejected. However, the relationship established between TCz primary volumes is released.
- The following describes the
Compatible FlashCopy® operation when the relationship release command is executed for a
TCz secondary volume for which the Preserve Mirror FlashCopy function is being used.
- If Soft Fence is set for any of the TCz primary volumes, the command ends normally, and the relationship established between TCz secondary volumes is released.
- If Soft Fence is set for any of the TCz secondary volumes, the command is rejected, and the relationship is not released.