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Configuring IBM Storage Protect for IBM Storage Scale Active File Management

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Abstract

The white paper describes how to use IBM Storage Protect (for space management and backup) in combination with the IBM Storage Scale Active File Management (AFM) caching layer.

Content

The paper introduces the basic concepts for integrating IBM Storage Protect for Space Management and Backup with IBM Storage Scale Active File Management (AFM). It elaborates on the following user scenarios:

  • Disaster recovery - using AFM mode: Disaster Recovery
  • Branch office caching - using AFM modes: Single Writer, Independent Writer and Read Only
  • System migration - using AFM mode: Local Updates

In addition to describing the configuration for each scenario, the white paper provides guidelines and tips for administrators.

Who should read the paper?

The documentation was written for IBM Storage Scale and IBM Storage Protect administrators who plan to implement data protection in the AFM environment. This paper is also intended for administrators with an existing AFM environment to help them understand the challenges of this combination of technologies and provide advice about dealing with those challenges. In addition, the paper can help technical sales personnel integrate the technologies into customer business processes.

Document versions: The information published here, in the IBM Support site, is the latest version. 

Configuring IBM Storage Protect for IBM Storage Scale Active File Management (version 1.6)

 

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Document Information

Modified date:
06 July 2026

UID

ibm15692358

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