Remote Replication; Server Software - HP 418800-B21 - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 70 Storage Enclosure User Manual

• To use the local replication features on a given array, the replication manager verifies that a
valid HP Business Copy EVA replication license-to-use (LTU) exists for the array. For information
on acquiring and installing local replication licenses, see the HP StorageWorks Business Copy
EVA administrator guide.

Remote replication

Remote replication is a licensed feature of HP StorageWorks arrays that allows you to create remote,
disaster-tolerant copies of your data using the array's replication engine. Remote copies are created
and managed through the use of
• Continuous Access EVA is the HP brand name for the set of features, replication licenses, and
interfaces for remote replication on EVA arrays.
• Remote replication features are part of (installed with) the controller software
on each storage array and can vary with the controller software version. See
controller software features - remote
• To use the remote replication features on a given pair of arrays, the replication manager verifies
that a valid HP Continuous Access EVA replication license-to-use (LTU) exists for each array. For
information on acquiring and installing remote replication licenses, see the HP StorageWorks
Continuous Access EVA administrator guide.

Server software

The replication manager server software includes a graphical user interface (GUI) and job engine, a
database, and a command line user interface (CLUI).
GUI and job engine
The GUI allows you to:
• View all available resources in tabular lists, graphical tree views, and topology views. See
about replication
• Perform actions on resources.
• Create jobs using the integrated job editor and job templates.
• Validate job task logic and syntax before running a job.
• Monitor job progress and view detailed job activity logs.
• Configure the replication manager.
• View replication manager events and logs.
For a visual overview, see
Replication manager database
The server software includes an internal database of available resources, jobs, job instances, and
replication manager events. See
The database can be exported and imported allowing you to:
• Backup and restore the database.
• Copy the database to other instances of the replication manager. This is especially useful in
remote replication environments with multiple management server.
CLUI server
The server software also includes a CLUI server application which supports several types of command line
style CLUI clients. See CLUI overview.
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