Enable Replication

You can enable replication for an existing virtual disk or for a new server group destination. The replication buffer location is required to enable replication; you will be prompted if it is not already configured.

Enabling Replication for an Existing Virtual Disk

1. Click the Actions icon next to the virtual disk you want to enable replication for.
2. Click Enable Replication.

   

3. Select a server group destination from the drop-down list.
4. The next options depend on whether the replication buffer is set for the servers whose pools the virtual disks are from.
   • If the replication buffer has been set, the Replicate button will be available. Click Replicate to enable replication. The Replication Status for the virtual disk will show as “Active” and a confirmation will be displayed. Continue to step 5.

     

   • If the replication buffer location has not been set, the Continue button will be shown.
     • Click Continue to set the replication buffer location.

       

     • Enter the replication buffer location for each server and click Continue. For details on setting the replication buffer location, see Replication Operations in the DataCore SANsymphony help.

       

5. In the Enter Credentials dialog, enter the username and password for the server group destination.

   

Enabling Replication for a New Server Group Destination

1. Add a new server group destination.
2. Enter the credentials for the remote server group and click Continue.

   

3. Add the credentials for the local server group and click Add Destination.

   

4. Click Replicate.
5. In the Enter Credentials dialog, enter the username and password for the server group destination.

   

   The Replication Status for the virtual disk will show as “Active” and a confirmation will be displayed.