FAST/TimeFinder management
TimeFinder is a local replication solution that creates point-in-time copies of data
(snapshots). FAST automatically manages snapshots in order to meet the
performance objectives of the Storage Resource Pool and the Service Level. If a
snapshot is created, but never accessed, it is moved to a lower performance drive.
Snapshots that experience frequent high read workloads are promoted to flash to
meet the Service Level. About TimeFinder on page 92 provides more information.
External provisioning with FAST.X
FAST.X allows qualified storage platforms to be used as physical storage space for
VMAX3 arrays configured with FBA volumes. This allows enterprises to continue to
leverage VMAX3 availability and reliability along with proven local and remote
replication features while still using existing EMC or third-party storage. These
features include VMAX3 Service Level Provisioning, which gives VMAX3 and FAST.X
unparalleled ease-of-use along with proven and robust VMAX3 software and
HYPERMAX OS features such as SRDF and SnapVX.
Benefits
FAST.X provides the following benefits:
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Simplifies management of virtualized multi-vendor, or EMC storage by allowing
features such as replication to be managed solely through the VMAX3 array.
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Allows data mobility and migration between heterogeneous storage arrays and
between heterogenous arrays and VMAX3.
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Offers Virtual Provisioning benefits to external arrays.
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Allows VMAX3 enterprise replication technologies, such as SRDF and SnapVX to
be used to replicate storage that exists on an external array.
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Extends the value of existing arrays by allow them to be used as an additional
storage tier.
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Dynamically determines a Service Level Expectation (SLE) for external arrays to
align with a Service Level (SL).
Software and HYPERMAX OS version requirements
FAST.X requires the following host and array software versions:
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HYPERMAX OS 5977.691.684 or higher
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Solutions Enabler V8.1 or higher
Supported external arrays platforms
For details on the supported external arrays, refer to the FAST.X Simple Support
Matrix on the E-Lab Interoperability Navigator page:
https://elabnavigator.emc.com
Storage Tiering
90 Product Guide VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K with HYPERMAX OS
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