text: This configuration has the following characteristics: 
  
  – There are two I/O Groups with nodes in those I/O groups that are configured in two 
  remote copy port groups because there are two inter-site links for participating in IP 
  partnership. However, only one port per system in a particular remote copy port group 
  remains active and participates in IP partnership. 
  
  – One port per system from each remote copy port group participates in IP partnership 
  simultaneously. Therefore, both of the links are used. 
  
  – If a node or port on the node that is actively participating in IP partnership fails, the RC 
  
  data path is established from that port because another port is available on an 
  alternative node in the system with the same remote copy port group. 
  
  – The path selection algorithm starts discovery of available ports in the affected remote 
  copy port group in the alternative I/O groups and paths are reestablished, which 
  restores the total bandwidth across both links. 
  
  – The remaining or all of the I/O groups can be in remote copy partnerships with other 
  systems. 
  
  (cid:2) An example of an*unsupported*configuration for a single inter-site link is shown in 
  Figure 11-105 (configuration 8). 