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IBM HyperSwap

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description IBM HyperSwap Overview

IBM HyperSwap is a software-defined disaster recovery solution that replicates workloads from VMware environments to IBM Power Systems for rapid failover and business continuity, minimizing downtime during outages.

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How does IBM HyperSwap reduce downtime during a disaster?

IBM HyperSwap provides automated failover by replicating workloads from a primary VMware environment to a secondary IBM Power Systems site. In the event of an outage, the system can switch to the replicated environment with minimal disruption. This minimizes business downtime and supports continuity requirements.

What IBM systems are compatible with HyperSwap for disaster recovery?

HyperSwap is designed to work with IBM Power Systems and integrates with VMware environments for cross-platform replication. It leverages IBM's storage replication capabilities to maintain synchronized copies of data. The specific compatibility depends on the Power Systems generation and VMware version in use.

Can IBM HyperSwap handle both planned and unplanned failovers?

Yes, HyperSwap supports both planned failover for maintenance windows and unplanned failover for disaster scenarios. Planned failovers allow testing and system updates without data loss, while unplanned failovers activate automatically based on predefined triggers. This flexibility makes it suitable for production and DR testing.

Does IBM HyperSwap work with VMware vMotion and HA?

HyperSwap complements VMware features like vMotion and High Availability by providing storage-level replication and failover. While vMotion handles compute migration, HyperSwap ensures that storage remains accessible at the failover site. The two technologies can work together to provide comprehensive resilience.

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