Dell PowerVault MD3820f - Manual (Page 213)

Creating Replicated Pairs
This procedure describes how to create the remote replicated pair on an existing remote replication
group. To create a new Remote Replication group, see Creating a Remote Replication Group.
1. In the AMW of the local storage array, select the Storage & Copy Services tab.
2. Select Copy Services → Remote Replication → Remote Replication → Replication Group → Create
Replication Pair.
The Select Remote Replication Group window is displayed.
NOTE: If the local storage array does not contain any Remote Replication groups, you must
create one on the local storage array before proceeding.
3. Select an existing Remote Replication group, then click Next.
4. In the Select Primary Virtual Disk window, select one of the following:
– Select an existing virtual disk on the local storage array to serve as the primary virtual disk in the
replicated pair and click Next. Go to step 4.
– Select the option to create a new virtual disk and click Next. See Creating a Standard Virtual Disk.
5. In the Select Repository window, select whether you want to create the replication repository
automatically or manually:
– Automatic — Select Automatic and click Finish to create the replication repository with default
capacity settings.
– Manual — Select Manual and click Next to define the properties for the replication repository.
Then click Finish.
NOTE: The replication repository is normally created automatically during virtual disk pair
creation. Manual repository creation is recommended only for advanced storage administrators
who understand physical disk redundancy and optimal physical disk configurations. The
Automatic method is recommended.
6. Click OK when you see a message that the pair is successfully created.
Creating Replicated Pairs On The Remote Storage Array
1. In the AMW of the local storage array, select the Storage & Copy Services tab.
2. Select Copy Services → Remote Replication → Remote Replication → Replication Group →
Complete Replication Pair.
The Complete Remote Replicated Pair window is displayed.
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