Chapter 3 DXi3500 and DXi5500 Remote Management
Data Replication
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The space reclamation process begins immediately. The status section
displays the space reclamation status.
Data Replication
The DXi3500 and DXi5500 systems can be configured to automatically
replicate data on another DXi system as part of a disaster recovery plan.
Replication is the process of sending replicated data from a source VTL
partition or NAS share to a target VTL partition or NAS share. This
process is configurable on a per VTL partition or NAS share basis. The
source system must have replication enabled. The target system can store
replicated VTL partition or NAS share data for one or more source
systems. A system can be both a source (VTL partition or NAS share
sending replicated data) and target (receiving replicated data).
Replication
Requirements
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The following list provides requirements for replication:
• One to one replication only (a VTL partition or NAS share cannot be
replicated to more than one target VTL partition or NAS share).
• All source VTL partitions or NAS shares must replicate to the same
target system.
• Only VTL partitions or NAS shares with de-duplication enabled can
be replicated.
• All tape cartridges that are in use in a VTL partition and all files that
are in use in a NAS share during replication are skipped.
Note:
The space reclamation process will effect system
performance. If possible, ensure that space reclamation
occurs when the system is idle.
Note:
For optimization purposes, the underlying data is
continuously updated and will become available when the
replication is either run manually or via a scheduled
replication.