Using Peer Copy

Specify the following details for Peer Copy snapshot:

Name

Specify a name for the snapshot.

Auto Delete After

(Optional) Expiration time for the snapshot. A snapshot expires after the expiration time. The minimum time must be one hour. The maximum time can be 43,800 hours or 1,825 days.

Prevent Deletion Until

(Optional) Retention time for the snapshot. You cannot delete a snapshot until the retention time expires. The minimum time must be one hour.

For Peer Copy with the source as Snapshot and Target as Auto (default option), specify the following details:

Select Copy Repository

Click Select to change the Copy Repository location that is auto-selected by RMC.

Source Transport

Select the protocol for connectivity between the source storage system and RMC. Select the Auto option to allow RMC to select a protocol.

Target Transport

Select the protocol for connectivity between the target storage system (HPE 3PAR, HPE Primera or HPE Nimble Storage) and RMC. Select the Auto option to allow RMC to select a protocol.

Number of Streams
The number of selectable streams depends on the RMC geometry. Select the Auto option to allow RMC to select the stream count.
Name

(Optional) Specify a name for the Peer Copy snapshot.

Auto Delete After

(Optional) Expiration time for the Copy. A Copy expires after the expiration time. The minimum time must be one hour. The maximum time can be 43,800 hours or 1,825 days.

Prevent Deletion Until

(Optional) Retention time for the Copy. You cannot delete a Copy until the retention time expires. The minimum time must be one hour.

Start Date and Time

To set a scheduler for the Peer Copy snapshot, select start date and time or select Now to create a Copy instantly.