Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform ShadowImage User Guide

About this manual

This guide provides information for setting up and operating Hitachi ShadowImage® In‑System Replication software on the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform storage system. It covers installation, configuration, pair creation, monitoring, and troubleshooting procedures.

The intended audience includes system administrators, Hitachi Data Systems representatives, and authorized service providers. The document also references related guides such as the Storage Navigator User Guide and the TrueCopy User Guide.

What's inside

• ShadowImage software overview
• Installation and configuration
• Pair operations
• Monitoring and maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• GUI reference

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Who is the intended audience for the ShadowImage User Guide?

System administrators, Hitachi Data Systems representatives, and authorized service providers who install, configure, and operate the VSP storage system.

What version of the VSP microcode is required for this guide?

The guide applies to Hitachi VSP microcode version 70-01-0x or later.

What does the ShadowImage software do?

ShadowImage provides In‑System Replication, allowing creation of primary and secondary volume pairs for data protection on the Virtual Storage Platform.