Checking the pair status

Every UR operation requires that the pairs have a specific status. You should always check the pair status before performing any UR operation.

Before you begin

• The pair status requirements are listed in the prerequisite information for each procedure (in "Before you begin").

• To review the definitions of the pair statuses, see Pair status definitions.

Procedure

1. Open the Remote Replication window:

In Command Suite:

1. On the Resources tab, expand the Storage Systems tree.

2. Right-click the target storage system, and click Remote Replication.

In Device Manager - Storage Navigator:

1. In the Explorer pane, expand the Storage Systems tree.

2. Expand the target storage system tree, expand Replication, and click Remote Replication.

2. Select the UR Pairs tab, and then locate the desired pair in the list. The pair status is displayed in the Status column. Click File > Refresh as needed to display the most current pair status information in the Remote Replication window.

3. To view detailed pair properties, select the pair, and then click More Actions > View Pair Properties.