AssuredSAN 4004 Series Setup Guide 97
Linear replication using RAIDar
Can you successfully use the replication feature?
Can you view information about remote links?
Answer Possible reasons Actions
Yes System functioning properly. No action required.
No The replication feature is not licensed
on each controller enclosure used for
replication.
Verify licensing of the optional feature per system:
• In the Configuration View panel in RAIDar, right-click on
the system, and select View > Overview. Within the System
Overview table, select the Licensed Features component to
display the status of licensed features.
• If the Replication feature is not enabled, obtain and install a
valid license for AssuredRemote.
NOTE: Linear replication is not supported by 4004
Series SAS controller enclosures.
No Compatible firmware revision
supporting replication is not running
on each system used for replication.
Perform the following actions on each system used for
replication:
• In the Configuration View panel in RAIDar, right-click the
system, and select Tools > Update Firmware.
The Update Firmware panel displays currently installed
firmware versions.
• If necessary, update the controller module firmware to
ensure compatibility with the other systems.
No Invalid cabling connection.
(If multiple controller enclosures are
used, check the cabling for each
system.)
Verify controller enclosure cabling:
• Verify use of proper cables.
• Verify proper cabling paths for host connections.
• Verify cabling paths between replication ports and switches
on the same fabric or network.
• Verify that cable connections are securely fastened.
• Inspect cables for damage and replace if necessary.
Table 27 Diagnostics for replication setup: Using the replication feature (v2)
Answer Possible reasons Actions
Yes System functioning properly. No action required.
No Invalid login credentials • Verify user name with Manage role on remote system.
• Verify user’s password on remote system.
No Communication link is down • Verify controller enclosure cabling (see Table 27).
• Review event logs (in the Configuration View panel,
right-click the system, and select View > Event Log) for
indicators of a specific fault in a host or replication data
path component.
• Verify valid IP address of the network port on the remote
system.
• In the Configuration View panel, right-click the remote
system, and select Tools > Check Remote System Link. Click
Check Links.
Table 28 Diagnostics for replication setup: Viewing information about remote links (v2)
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