Reset original device identity

SRDF groups provide a collective data transfer path linking volumes of two separate storage systems.

Prerequisites

See Roles and associated permissions to determine the user roles that can perform this task.

About this task

After deleting a SRDF/Metro pair, the unbiased devices keep the new identity. This procedure explains how to reset the original device identity.

To reset the original device identity:

Steps

  1. Select the storage system.
  2. Select Data Protection > SRDF groups.
  3. Do the following, depending on whether you want to perform the operation at the group level or pair level:

    • Group level

      Select a former unbiased SRDF/Metro storage group and click Reset SRDF/Metro Identity to open the Reset Original Identity dialog box.

    • Pair level:

      • Select Storage > Volumes.
      • Filter the view to display volumes that were formally part of a SRDF/Metro pair.
      • Do one of the following:
        • Select a volume and click Reset SRDF/Metro Identity.
        • Select a volume, click , and then click Reset SRDF/Metro Identity.
  4. Click Advanced Options to set the advanced options. Select the advanced options and click OK.
  5. 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.