A relationship established using the z/VM FLASHCOPY ESTABLISH command is not released after the background copy is completed.
To release a Compatible FlashCopy® V2 relationship, use the FLASHCOPY WITHDRAW command.
The following table shows the parameters that are available with the FLASHCOPY WITHDRAW command.
|
Parameter |
Value |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
SOURCE |
Primary device number Starting cylinder of source Ending cylinder of source |
Specifies the virtual device number (device address or mini disk number), the starting cylinder, and the ending cylinder of the copy source. |
|
TARGET |
Secondary device number Starting cylinder of target Ending cylinder of target |
Specifies the virtual device number (device address or mini disk number), the starting cylinder, and the ending cylinder of the copy destination. Up to 110 extents of copy target can be specified. |
|
FORCE |
- |
The relationship can be immediately cancelled even if the background copy is not completed. |