GDDR: P02A Script Deletes RO or RW Snapshots due to Wrong Call Override Setting or Missing PTF

Summary: Geographically Dispersed Disaster Restarts (GDDR) issue: Running P02A script deletes Read-Only (RO) or Read/Write (RW) snapshots despite the correct setting. A workaround and permanent fix is available for GDDR 5.3 and GDDR 6.0 versions. ...

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Symptoms

This behavior occurs at version and maintenance level for GDDR 5.3 Program Temporary Fix (PTF) GD53089.

The customer sets Y for DELETE BOTH RO & RW copy, but only the RW copy is deleted for the Disk Library for mainframe (DLm) Tape files.

Cause

The GDD2P02A script is used to resume after a disaster recovery test.
This only honors the Delete All Snapshots call override value if the user opens the call override panel when submitting the script.

Resolution

Workaround:
  • Since the RO copy of the snapshot is left, manually delete and rerun PA02A script with the option set to DELETE both RO and RW copies.
Permanent Fix:
Download and install the appropriate PTF from Dell Online Support to address this issue.
  • For GDDR 5.3 - PTF GD53105 
  • For GDDR 6.0 - PTF GD60016 

Affected Products

Geographically Dispersed Disaster Restart (GDDR)
Article Properties
Article Number: 000212216
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 05 Mar 2025
Version:  3
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