EMC VMAX 200K - PowerPath Migration Enabler

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PowerPath Migration Enabler
EMC PowerPath is host-based software that provides automated data path
management and load-balancing capabilities for heterogeneous server, network, and
storage deployed in physical and virtual environments. PowerPath includes a migration
tool called PowerPath Migration Enabler (PPME). PPME enables non-disruptive or
minimally disruptive data migration between storage systems or within a single storage
system.
PPME allows applications continued data access throughout the migration process.
PPME integrates with other technologies to minimize or eliminate application
downtime during data migration.
PPME works in conjunction with underlying technologies, such as Open Replicator,
SnapVX, and Host Copy.
Note
PowerPath Multipathing must be installed on the host machine.
The following documentation provides additional information:
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EMC Support Matrix PowerPath Family Protocol Support
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EMC PowerPath Migration Enabler User Guide
Data migration using SRDF/Data Mobility
SRDF/Data Mobility (DM) uses SRDF's adaptive copy mode to transfer large amounts
of data without impact to the host.
SRDF/DM supports data replication or migration between two or more arrays running
HYPERMAX OS. Adaptive copy mode enables applications using the primary volume
to avoid propagation delays while data is transferred to the remote site. SRDF/DM
can be used for local or remote transfers.
Refer to Migration using SRDF/Data Mobility on page 140.
Migrating data with concurrent SRDF
In concurrent SRDF topologies, you can non-disruptively migrate data between arrays
along one SRDF leg while remote mirroring for protection along the other leg.
Once the migration process completes, the concurrent SRDF topology is removed,
resulting in a 2-site SRDF topology.
Data Migration
172 Product Guide VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K with HYPERMAX OS