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Huawei OceanStor V3 Series User Manual

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OceanStor V3 Series
V300R006
Remote Replication Feature Guide
for Block
Issue 06
Date 2018-01-30
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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Huawei OceanStor V3 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Supported ProtocolsFC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50
ControllerRedundant, active-active controllers
CacheUp to several GB per controller
SnapshotSupported
ReplicationSupported
Form FactorRack-mountable
ControllersDual controllers
Host Interface8Gbps/16Gbps FC, 1Gbps/10Gbps iSCSI
Drive Types SupportedSSD, SAS, NL-SAS
Operating SystemHuawei OceanStor OS
Data ProtectionRAID, Snapshot, Replication
Data ServicesThin Provisioning
ManagementWeb-based GUI, CLI, SNMP
ScalabilityScalable capacity and performance
High AvailabilityRedundant hardware, hot-swappable components, automatic failover
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies

Summary

1 Feature Description

1.1 Overview

Describes the background, definition, purposes, and benefits of the remote replication feature.

1.2 License Requirements and Compatible Products

Details license requirements and compatible hardware/software for the remote replication feature.

1.3 Principles

Explains how remote replication replicates data, switches services, recovers data, and the role of consistency groups.

1.4 Impact and Restrictions

Outlines the compatibility considerations and restrictions for using the remote replication feature.

1.5 Application Scenarios

Discusses typical application scenarios for remote replication, including central backup, DR, and 3DC.

2 Planning

Network Planning

Describes the necessary network planning and replication links for remote replication configuration.

Data Planning

Details capacity planning and bandwidth planning considerations for remote replication.

3 Configuring Remote Replication

3.1 Configuration Process

Provides a step-by-step guide on configuring remote replication, including pair setup and data synchronization.

3.2 Preparing for the Configuration

Covers essential preparations like license activation, device information, and host port selection.

3.3 Checking the License File

Explains how to verify the validity and capacity of the remote replication license file.

3.4 (Optional) Adding Routes

Details how to configure routes for iSCSI networking across different network segments.

3.5 Adding a Remote Device

Describes establishing a logical connection between local and remote storage devices for data transfer.

3.6 Creating a Remote Replication

Guides on creating synchronous and asynchronous remote replication pairs.

3.7 Creating a Consistency Group

Explains how to create and manage consistency groups for data consistency across multiple LUNs.

3.8 Verifying the Configuration

Details steps to verify successful data replication, switchovers, and data recovery after configuration.

4 Configuration Example

4.1 Central Backup and Disaster Recovery

Provides a practical example of configuring remote replication for central backup and disaster recovery.

5 Disaster Recovery

6 Managing Remote Replication

6.1 Viewing Information of Remote Replication Pairs

Enables viewing existing remote replication pair information for monitoring status.

6.2 Modifying the Properties of a Remote Replication Pair

Allows changing synchronization type, speed, and recovery policy of a remote replication pair.

6.3 Synchronizing a Remote Replication Pair

Ensures data consistency by synchronizing a remote replication pair when data is inconsistent.

6.4 Splitting a Remote Replication Pair

Stops data replication to save a point-in-time copy or expand network bandwidth.

6.5 Performing a Primary/Secondary Switchover for a Remote Replication

Switches roles of primary and secondary resources in a replication pair, changing data direction.

6.6 Switching Local LUN Owning Controllers

Switches LUN owning controllers to ensure primary/secondary LUNs share the same controller.

6.7 Synchronizing Remote Status

Synchronizes data and status from a remote storage system to a local storage system.

6.8 Deleting a Remote Replication Pair

Removes a remote replication pair, deleting its configuration and canceling replication.

6.9 Viewing Remote Replication Performance Indicators

Displays real-time performance indicators like bandwidth, sync duration, and time difference.

7 Managing Consistency Groups

7.1 Viewing Consistency Group Information

Enables viewing information about existing consistency groups and their replication pairs.

7.2 Changing the Properties of a Consistency Group

Allows modification of consistency group name, description, recovery policy, and rate.

7.3 Synchronizing a Consistency Group

Initiates simultaneous data synchronization for all replication pairs within a consistency group.

7.4 Splitting a Consistency Group

Splits all remote replication pairs in a consistency group simultaneously for full data copies.

7.5 Performing Primary/Secondary Switchover of a Consistency Group

Switches primary/secondary LUN roles within a consistency group for service continuity.

7.6 Enabling Protection For Secondary Resource Of Consistency Groups

Protects secondary resources in consistency groups, making them read-only for security.

7.7 Disabling Protection For Secondary Resource Of Consistency Groups

Disables protection for secondary resources, allowing secondary data to be written again.

7.8 Adding a Remote Replication Pair

Adds a remote replication pair to a consistency group, ensuring data consistency at the same point.

7.9 Removing a Remote Replication Pair

Removes a remote replication pair from a consistency group.

7.10 Deleting a Consistency Group

Deletes an unwanted consistency group and its associated configuration.

8 Managing Remote Devices

8.1 Viewing Remote Device Information

Enables viewing information about existing remote storage devices.

8.2 Modifying Remote Device Information

Allows changing authentication information and data compression policy for replicated devices.

8.3 Modifying the Advanced Properties of a Remote Link

Enables modification of bandwidth and bandwidth utilization for remote links.

8.4 Deleting a Remote Link

Removes unwanted links between local and remote storage devices.

8.5 Removing a Remote Device

Removes unwanted remote storage devices from the system.

9 FAQs

9.1 What Are the Differences Between Synchronous Remote Replication and Asynchronous Remote Replication

Compares synchronous and asynchronous remote replication based on implementation and application scenarios.

9.2 How Do I Use the Secondary LUN in a Remote Replication Task

Explains how to access or use the secondary LUN, including snapshot mapping and switchovers.

9.3 Why Information About the Primary Device and the Secondary Device in a Remote Replication Task Cannot Be Updated In Real Time

Addresses issues with real-time updates for primary/secondary device names and sync progress.

9.4 What Is the Relationship Among a Remote Replication Task, Clone, and Consistency Group

Clarifies the relationships between replication tasks, clones, and consistency groups.

9.5 What Is the Principle of Setting Bandwidth for Remote Replication and LUN Copy among Storage Arrays

Explains bandwidth principles for optimal system performance in replication and LUN copy.

9.6 Precautions for Creating a Remote Link

Provides precautions for creating remote links, including link type and version compatibility.

9.7 Functions of Reserved Space for an Asynchronous Remote Replication Task

Details planning reserved space for asynchronous replication, focusing on COW functionality.

9.8 Impact of Modifying Consistency Group Properties

Explains how modifying consistency group properties affects its member pairs' working properties.

9.10 Do I need to stop the services on the primary storage system before performing the initial synchronization

Clarifies if services need to be stopped on the primary system before initial synchronization.

9.11 Impact of the Secondary Storage System Failure on Remote Replication

Describes the impact of secondary storage system failure on the remote replication relationship.

9.12 Do File Remote Replication and Block Remote Replication Use the Same License

Confirms if file and block remote replication utilize the same licensing.

9.14 What Can I Do If the Remote Connection Fails to Be Created with the TOE Interface Module

Provides troubleshooting steps for remote connection failures related to the TOE interface module.

9.15 Will Synchronization Be Interrupted When Long Latency Occurs on the Links to the Two Ends of Synchronous Remote Replication

Discusses synchronization interruption during synchronous replication due to long latency.

9.16 Why the Secondary LUN Is not Displayed When the Remote Replication Pair Is Created

Explains reasons why a secondary LUN might not be displayed when creating a remote replication pair.

A Using the External Storage System to Perform Initial Synchronization for a Remote Replication

A.1 Introduction

Introduces using external storage for initial synchronization to reduce time in large data scenarios.

A.2 Configuration Operation (Using the LUN Copy Feature of the External Storage System)

Details creating a LUN copy on external storage for initial synchronization.

A.3 Configuration Operation (Using the LUN Copy Feature of the Production and DR Centers)

Explains creating LUN copies on production and DR centers for initial synchronization.

B How to Obtain Help

B.1 Preparations for Contacting Huawei

Guides on collecting troubleshooting information and making debugging preparations before contacting support.

B.2 How to Use the Document

Advises on using provided guide documents for daily maintenance and troubleshooting.

B.3 How to Obtain Help from Website

Details how to access Huawei's technical support through websites and regional offices.

B.4 Ways to Contact Huawei

Provides contact information for Huawei technical support and service.

C Glossary

D Acronyms and Abbreviations

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