SRDF groups provide a collective data transfer path linking volumes of two separate storage systems.
About this task
This task provides a mechanism to make a connection to a storage system that is not visible to the Unisphere server and to bring the connected storage system into Unisphere as remote.
Before you begin:
See
Roles and associated permissions to determine the user roles that can perform this task.
The physical connectivity and zoning must be in place before undertaking this task.
To create SRDF connections:
Steps
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Select the storage system.
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Select
.
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Select an SRDF group, click
, and select
Create SRDF Connection to open the
Create SRDF Connection wizard.
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On the
Local page, specify the following information:
- Type a value for the SRDF group label.
- Select an SRDF Group Number from the list of unused RDFG numbers for the local array.
- From the list, select a local port to be used by the new SRDF group.
- Optional:
Click
Next.
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On the
Remote page, specify the following information:
- Select
Scan to scan the SRDF SAN for the port selected on the local page.
- Select an Array ID from the list.
- Type a value for the SRDF Group Number. This value is not selectable as there is no knowledge of the remote candidate array's used SRDF Group numbers at this point.
- From the list, select a remote port for use by the new SRDF group.
- Optional:
Click
Next.
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On the
Summary page, verify your selections. To change any of them, click
BACK. Some changes may require you to make additional changes to your configuration.
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Do one of the following:
- Click
Run Now to perform the operation now.
- Expand
Run Now and click
Add to Job List to add this task to the job list, from which you can schedule or run the task at your convenience. For more information, see
Schedule jobs and
Preview jobs.
Results
An SRDF group has been created with a single port on each side. After creation, further SRDF group changes can be performed using Unisphere functionality.
