Dell POWERVAULT MD3620I - Manual (Page 60)

NOTE: To create remote replication, both storage arrays (local and remote) must be added to the Array Manager
view.
1. From the Remote Replication tab, click Create Remote Replication.
2. Click Next.
3. From the Virtual Disk tree view, select the source virtual disk for the replication and click Next.
4. Select the remote storage array for the replication.
5. From the drop-down list, select the secondary virtual disk to be the target of the source remote replication.
6. Choose the write mode for the remote replication and click Next.
7. Review the summary information on the Confirmation page and click Finish to establish the replication.
Figure 60. Synchronous Remote Replication Confirmation
Suspending Synchronous Remote Replication
To suspend remote replication of a disk pair, click Suspend Replicating in the Commands area under the Remote
Replication tab. The I/O between the replicated pairs is suspended, but the replication is maintained.
Resuming Synchronous Remote Replication
To resume remote replication, click Resume Replicating in the Commands area under the Remote Replication tab. The
I/O between the replicated pairs resumes and out-of-sync data is resynchronized.
NOTE: This option is available only for replicated pairs that have been suspended.
Changing Synchronous Remote Replication Roles
Changing roles makes the following role changes in the replicated pair:
• Promotes the secondary virtual disk to the primary virtual disk and allows read/write access from the remote
location.
• Demotes the primary virtual disk to the secondary virtual disk and disables writes to the virtual disk from the
primary site.
To change roles, click Change Replication Roles.
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