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Status Future consideration
Workspace IBM DS8000
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 2, 2026

RELATED IDEAS

Safeguarded Copy: User defined Virtual Capacity target with automated or command driven multiplier adjustment

Idea: Provide a user configurable virtual capacity used target for all volumes in a copy set (for example, 50%, 55%, or 60%). It would be optimal if the DS8K could automatically adjust the multiplier, UP or DOWN, for any volume that does not currently meet the target. For this, a user configurable adjustment frequency could be useful (i.e., once a day or week, one to a few times per month, etc.). If automatic adjustment frequency by the DS8K isn't feasible at this time, maybe the user could enter a command, when deemed necessary, that causes the DS8K to make the adjustment. This would help in the following ways:


a. Reduce manual administration on individual volumes.
b. Prevent failed captures due to growth.
c. Avoid long term over allocation of virtual capacity on volumes that no longer need it.

Idea priority Urgent

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