Valid combinations of virtualization, FlashCopy, and Metro Mirror features
The following table outlines the virtualization features that are supported by specific FlashCopy® and Metro Mirror functions.
| Virtualization feature | Volume that is not in a FlashCopy mapping or Metro Mirror relationship | FlashCopy source or target | Metro Mirror primary or secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image-mode volumes | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Migrating extents within a storage pool | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Migrating a volume between two storage pools | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Migrating a volume between two input/output (I/O) groups | Supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Changing the size of a volume | Supported | Not supported | Not supported |