Maximum number of relationships supported

Compatible FlashCopy User Guide for VSP One Block 85

Version
10.5.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-26VSP1B031-02
ft:lastEdition
2026-05-04

The following table shows the maximum number of relationships between Hitachi Compatible FlashCopy® and IBM® FlashCopy®.

Table. Maximum number of relationships between IBM® FlashCopy® and Hitachi Compatible FlashCopy®

Feature

IBM® FlashCopy®

Hitachi Compatible FlashCopy®

Number of multiple relationships

Up to 12 relationships can be created per extent. A track is the smallest unit.

Up to 16 relationships can be created per extent. A track is the smallest unit.

Maximum number of relationships that can be created per volume

50,099 relationships (for 3390-3)

65,534 relationships (other than 3390-3)

65,534 relationships (volume of 10,017 cylinders or more)

20,479 relationships (volume of less than 10,017 cylinders)

Note: For relationship management reasons, you should not create more than 4000 relationships per volume.