Remote Replication SMAPI Test
This automated test verifies remote replication between Storage Area Network (SAN) arrays.
Test details
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| Expected run time (in minutes) | 2 |
| Category | Compatibility |
| Timeout (in minutes) | 120 |
| Requires reboot | false |
| Requires special configuration | false |
| Type | automatic |
Additional documentation
Tests in this feature area might have additional documentation, including prerequisites, setup, and troubleshooting information, that can be found in the following topic(s):
Running the test
Before running the test, you'll need the following:
- Hardware
- SAN arrays that support the SAN replication feature. One array acts as the primary site array, and the other as the recovery site array. The arrays can be managed by a single provider, or by two providers.
- Ethernet or Fibre Channel connectivity between the SAN arrays/providers and the host (HLK client computer).
- Software
- The Windows Standards-Based Storage Management feature. If this package is not installed, the test will automatically install it. The HLK client computer requires internet connectivity for the package to be installed.
For this test, you must configure SAN arrays that have network connectivity to the HLK client computer.
These SAN arrays are not directly connected to the host. They connect to the host through a storage provider. A storage provider can provide connectivity to one or more arrays.
The SAN arrays should have the SAN remote replication feature capability. Ideally, there should be one array that performs the primary site role, and another array that performs the recovery site role.
There are two possible setup configurations for remote replication:
- The primary and recovery site arrays are managed by a single storage provider.
- The primary and recovery site arrays are managed by two storage providers, with each array connected to its primary site provider or recovery site provider.
This test requires a set of parameters to be passed before running the test. These parameters are specific to the SAN array and how it is connected to the host. As mentioned, there are two possible setup configurations. Provide the test parameters accordingly. The following section provides parameter details.
Troubleshooting
For generic troubleshooting of HLK test failures, see Troubleshooting Windows HLK Test Failures.
A value of 0 indicates that the test was successful. A value of 1 indicates that the test failed. The HLK controller will capture this return code, and will show whether the HLK job passed or failed.
Review the test log files saved at TestDestFolder referenced in the parameter list on the HLK client computer, and fix the setup issue that is causing the test to fail.
More information
Parameters
| Parameter name | Parameter description |
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| PrimaryProviderName | Primary provider name |
| PrimaryProviderURI | Primary Provider URI |
| PrimaryProviderUsername | Primary Provider username |
| PrimaryProviderPassword | Primary Provider Password |
| PrimaryArrayName | Primary Array Name |
| PrimaryPoolName | Primary Pool Name |
| PrimaryRGPrefix | Primary RG Prefix |
| PrimaryLUNPrefix | Primary LUN Prefix |
| RecoveryProviderName | Recovery Provider Name |
| RecoveryProviderURI | Recovery Provider URI |
| RecoveryProviderUsername | Recovery Provider Username |
| RecoveryProviderPassword | Recovery Provider Password |
| RecoveryArrayName | Recovery Array Name |
| RecoveryPoolName | Recovery Pool Name |
| RecoveryRGPrefix | Recovery RG Prefix |
| RecoveryLUNPrefix | Recovery LUN Prefix |
| TestDestFolder | Test Destination Folder |
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer name |