EMC D-RP-DY-A-24 - Dell RecoverPoint Deploy Achievement

To replace the VNX array with a Unity 600F array in a RecoverPoint with VNX(SE) cluster with local replication, you need to add a new Local Replication license using the Unity Serial number. This step ensures that the new storage array is correctly licensed and integrated into the existing RecoverPoint configuration.

The correct sequence of steps to implement RecoverPoint with VPLEX is:

Zone the RPA FC ports to the VPLEX cluster VPLEX BE and FE ports

Register the RPA initiators with VPLEX and then create a storage view (masking)

Import the certificates and add the RecoverPoint cluster to VPLEX

Register the VPLEX credentials in RecoverPoint

License VPLEX with RecoverPoint

Explanation:When integrating RecoverPoint with VPLEX, it is essential to follow these steps in the correct order. Begin by zoning the RPA FC ports to both the BE (Back-End) and FE (Front-End) ports of the VPLEX cluster. Then, register the RPA initiators with VPLEX and create a storage view (masking). Next, import the necessary certificates and add the RecoverPoint cluster to VPLEX. Register the VPLEX credentials in RecoverPoint, and finally, license the VPLEX with RecoverPoint to complete the setup.

References:Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.1 vSphere HTML5 Plugin Administrator's Guide, Chapter on VPLEX Integration.

Access the Symmetrix CLI: Log into the Symmetrix Command Line Interface (CLI) on the system where the VMAX LUNs are provisioned.

Run the Command: Execute the symdev -sid list -rp_tag command to list all devices with the RecoverPoint tag.

Verify Tagging: Review the output to confirm that the VMAX LUNs intended for use with RecoverPoint are correctly tagged.

This command is part of the EMC Symmetrix CLI and is specifically used to verify the tagging of LUNs for RecoverPoint, ensuring that they are recognized by the RecoverPoint system for replication purposes1.

When changing from physical RPAs to vRPAs in a RecoverPoint with VNX(SE) environment, the licensing remains the same and no additional action is required. The existing licenses can be applied to the virtual RPAs without the need for new licenses.

The maximum number of concurrent initial syncs that can be performed in a Unity VSA setup with RecoverPoint is:

B. 16

Explanation:In a Unity VSA setup with RecoverPoint, the system supports a maximum of 16 concurrent initial synchronizations. This limit ensures optimal performance and resource management during the synchronization process.

References:Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.1 vSphere HTML5 Plugin Administrator's Guide, Chapter on System Limits and Configuration.

Access the CLI: Use the boxmgmt account to log into the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the RecoverPoint Appliance.

Run the Command: Execute the set_user name=admin password= command to initiate the password reset process.

Set New Password: Follow the prompts to set a new password for the admin user.

This process is used when the admin password has been lost and needs to be reset.It is important to follow the correct syntax and procedure to ensure the security and integrity of the system1.

For a two-node vRPA cluster, a minimum of 9 IP addresses is required. This includes IP addresses for management, replication, and other network communication needs necessary to maintain high availability and proper functioning of the vRPA cluster.

Check RPA Versions: Verify the software versions on all RPAs to ensure they are running the same version of RecoverPoint.

Update RPA Version: If any RPA is running a different version, update it to match the version running on the other RPAs.

Retry Installation: Once all RPAs are running the same version, retry the failed step in the Deployment Manager Installer1.

It is crucial for the proper functioning of the RecoverPoint cluster that all RPAs run the same version of the software.Discrepancies in versions can lead to issues during installation and operation1.