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PowerMax local replication includes TimeFinder/SnapVX (snapshots) and TimeFinder/Clone (clones). PowerMax remote replication includes the SRDF product line. TimeFinder provides point-in-time local replication and data protection, and SRDF provides continuous remote replication and data protection.
PowerMax local and remote replication are integrated so that remote snapshots or clones can be easily taken from or restored to SRDF target devices. One benefit of this integration is that it allows the creation of remote copies of the source application without interrupting remote replication. If the source application data is corrupted, the remote snapshot (or clone) and SRDF can restore the data in parallel to the source volumes. Both PowerMax local and remote replication send only changed data when applicable, except when an initial full sync of SRDF is required.