After external volumes are mapped and formatted, they can be used as a pair volumes for the following remote replication software:
- For open systems:
- TrueCopy
- Universal Replicator
- For mainframe systems:
- TrueCopy for Mainframe
- Universal Replicator for Mainframe
Note: When using a DP-VOL in Dynamic Provisioning, Dynamic Tiering, or active flash, follow Restrictions on copying volumes using Universal Volume Manager with DP-VOLs.
The following figures show examples of an external volume used as an S-VOL.
Using a mapped external volume for UR or URz
Using a mapped external volume for TC or TCz