Requirements for RPFC for XRC

The requirements for RPFC for XRC are as follows:
  • DS8K R8.5 and higher
  • z/OS V2R2 and higher.

In order to use RPFC for XRC, the primary volumes must be in an active XRC session. When the FlashCopy is initiated at the application site, the primary pair may be in full duplex, copy, or pending state.

For information about the requirements for XRC and FlashCopy, see XRC requirements and FlashCopy requirements.