FlashCopy

IBM Spectrum® Control FlashCopy® support labels volumes as having a FlashCopy property of source, target , or none as appropriate.

IBM Spectrum Control does not include the ability to create or manipulate FlashCopy relationships.

Diagnosing the problem

Most issues arise from one of two causes:

Missing data: The storage system does not report the FlashCopy data in a manner that IBM Spectrum Control expects. Missing data is most likely to occur in the event of the release of new microcode or CIM agents for a storage system.; For storage systems that use CIM agents, use a CIMOM browser to verify that those agents are aware of the FlashCopy relationships.
Tip: IBM® storage systems, such as DS8000® and XIV®, do not require CIM agents. These storage systems use native interfaces.
Improperly created FlashCopy relationships: A persistent FlashCopy relationship was not created. If the relationship is temporary, the relationship is probably no longer valid by the time IBM Spectrum Control probe requests the information. Verify that the management software of the storage system reports the FlashCopy relationship.