Using Hitachi Arrays with SRM – What you need to know

I say Hitachi, but actually both SRM solutions I’ve put together were on re-badged arrays:

•  HP XP 20000
• Sun StorageTek 9985v

The key points to make note of when deploying SRM with the above arrays are listed below:

• You must install RAID Manager on the same server as SRM
• The SRM server must be presented with a RAW disk from the array to use as the command device
• A HORCM file will be required on the SRM server in both protected & recovery sites, it should be copied to C:\Windows
• HORCM must be configured to run as a windows service
• You will need somone who is familiar with HORCM file creation to assist you!
• Hitachi SRA 2 should be installed

Once you’ve configured the above, SRM works like a charm.

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