Hello gentlemen.
Thank you for the comments.
The URL is for v8.5, not v8.7, so I have refer to the following:
Migrating data between systems using remote copy
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sanvolumecontroller/8.7.0?topic=migration-migrating-data-between-systems-using-remote-copy
I have expected the same procedure for v9.1.0, but cannot see.
I worry that we cannot select this solution between ISV 8.7.0 and 9.1.0, because this procedure seems to depends on the Volume Mobility feature. V9.1.0 does not support the legacy remote copy.
Well, please let me have two more questions for confirmation:
Q1. Does this procedure work even if the target system is 9.1.0?
Q2. Does this procedure work even if the primary volume is in a GMCV relationship? I worry that ISV remote copy does not support multi targets for a vdisk.
Best regards, Eiichiro
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EIICHIROH NAKAGAWA
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Original Message:
Sent: Fri March 06, 2026 02:14 PM
From: Guido Martinez
Subject: Data migration by using PBR on GMCV running system
I understand that's how it works, but I'd love to use it in a busy work environment. It's our mission to spread awareness about its benefits and solutions.
Thank you very much...
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Guido Martinez
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Original Message:
Sent: Fri March 06, 2026 01:49 PM
From: Nezih Boyacioglu
Subject: Data migration by using PBR on GMCV running system
I have used it several times on several operating systems, and there is no need to shut down the server. Non-disruptive volume migration synchronizes the UUID to the target volume and uses a multipath algorithm (active path on the source site and ghost path on the target site). When you switch directions, the target site becomes the active path and the old source site becomes the ghost path. You can then remove the mapping from the old source site without affecting the server, and Voila! it works like a charm!
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Nezih Boyacioglu
IBM Community Hero
Original Message:
Sent: Fri March 06, 2026 12:06 PM
From: Guido Martinez
Subject: Data migration by using PBR on GMCV running system
Hello,
I haven't used it myself. But I've suggested it on several occasions. The discussion arises when the question is asked, "What happens to the operations resolved in memory?" For this reason, a "maintenance" shutdown is still preferred for migrations, which take no more than 20 minutes to restart an LPAR in POWER mode.
Regards.
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Guido Martinez
Original Message:
Sent: Fri March 06, 2026 11:25 AM
From: Nezih Boyacioglu
Subject: Data migration by using PBR on GMCV running system
Thanks for your efforts, Guido. I had already shared the same link and provided the information, though. Have you ever used this non-disruptive migration method?
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Nezih Boyacioglu
IBM Community Hero
Original Message:
Sent: Fri March 06, 2026 06:45 AM
From: Guido Martinez
Subject: Data migration by using PBR on GMCV running system
Hello,
However, it's for version 8.5, and there's nothing similar for version 8.7.
I understand that a configuration with GMCV and PBR can coexist up to a certain storage version.
Regards,
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Guido Martinez