FlashCopy Premium Feature - Out Of Compliance

What Caused the Problem?

The FlashCopy Premium Feature is out of compliance. This normally occurs if an array with FlashCopy data has been moved into a storage subsystem where the feature is not authorized. The Recovery Guru Details area provides specific information you will need as you follow the recovery steps.

Recovery Steps

1

Use the table below and the information in the Recovery Guru Details area to determine what actions to take.

If...

Then...

The FlashCopy feature is not authorized for this storage subsystem and you Do Not want to retain the FlashCopy

  • Delete all FlashCopy and FlashCopy Repository logical drives using the Logical Drive>>Delete option.
  • Go to step 3.
  • The FlashCopy feature is not authorized for this storage subsystem and you Do want to retain the FlashCopy

    Go to step 2 to enable an authorized version of this feature.

    2

    A separate Feature Key File is needed to enable the FlashCopy feature, you will need to perform the following:

    • Retrieve the Feature Enable Identifier by selecting Storage Subsystem>>Premium Features>>List in the Subsystem Management Window.
    • Contact your technical support representative to request a Feature Key File.
    • Once you have obtained the appropriate Feature Key File from your technical support representative, select Storage Subsystem>>Premium Features>>Enable in the Subsystem Management Window to enable it.

    3

    Select Recheck to rerun the Recovery Guru to ensure that the failure has been fixed.

    If...

    Then...

    Another type of failure is reported

    Follow the recovery procedures given for that failure.

    No failures are reported

    You are finished with the recovery procedure.