Compatible FlashCopy Options

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

In the following cases, set options if necessary because the background copying operation is performed in NOCOPY mode:

  • For the applicable relationship, when you execute the Establish command with NOCOPY2COPY specified.
  • While deleting the applicable relationship, when you execute the Withdraw command with DDSW(YES) specified.
  • When you delete a data set, or a host issues the Withdraw command with DDSW(YES) specified.
Table. Compatible FlashCopy® options

Option

Description

FC Slower Copy1

Reduces the number of concurrent Compatible FlashCopy® background copy operations by half and prioritizes host I/O operations. For details, see FC Slower Copy1 option.

Note: If the FC Slower Copy2 option is enabled, then the FC Slower Copy1 option is ignored. Make sure the FC Slower Copy2 option is disabled when using this option.

FC Slower Copy2

Reduces the number of concurrent Compatible FlashCopy® background copy operations by quarter and prioritizes host I/O operations. This option reduces more Compatible FlashCopy® background copy operations than the FC Slower Copy1 option. For details, see FC Slower Copy2 option.

FC Ext. Slower Copy1

When the MP unit usage rate exceeds 65%, this option reduces Compatible FlashCopy® background copy operations, and gives priority to host I/O operations. For details, see FC Ext. Slower Copy1 option.

Note: If the FC Slower Copy1, FC Slower Copy2, or FC Ext. Slower Copy2 option is enabled, this option will be ignored. Make sure those options are disabled when selecting this option.

FC Ext. Slower Copy2

When the MP unit usage rate exceeds 50%, this option reduces Compatible FlashCopy® background copy operations, and gives priority to host I/O operations. This option reduces more Compatible FlashCopy® background copy than with the FC Ext. Slower Copy1 option. For details, see FC Ext. Slower Copy2 option.