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Metro Mirror implementation considerations

This chapter describes performance and scalability considerations when you implement Metro Mirror with the DS8000.

This chapter covers the following topics:

•Bandwidth

•Performance

•Scalability

•Symmetrical configuration

•Volume selection

•Hardware requirements

•Interoperability

16.1 Bandwidth

Before you establish your Metro Mirror solution, determine the bandwidth requirements for connecting the primary and remote storage systems. This step is a critical one in designing the Metro Mirror environment. ...

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