SRA/SRM: Creation of Protection group fails with error: "Operation Error: Cannot protect datastore '<datastore>'
Summary:
SRDF Adapter for VMware Site Recovery Manager: Creation of Protection group failing with error:
"Operation Error: Cannot protect datastore '' which spans two different
consistency groups and standalone devices:
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Symptoms
No issue with device discovery in SRM GUI
Datastore creation has no issues in vCenter.
Creation of protection group failing with error: "Operation Error: Cannot protect datastore '<datastore>' which spans 2 different consistency groups and standalone devices: "<devID>", "<devID>"
Cause
The datastore is configured to have multiple extents (devices) which require devices to be grouped in a device group/composite group.
The devices were not part of any Device groups/Composite (consistency) groups.
The SRDF SRA requires that all devices are in device groups or composite groups with consistency enabled before creating protection groups.
When devices are not grouped, each replicated device is presented in its own datastore group because the SRM and the SRA do not know of device dependencies and application relationships beyond that of a virtual machine spanning multiple devices.
This case can lead to incorrect configurations when creating protection groups and recovery plans as required devices may not be properly grouped.
Resolution
Post adding R1 and R2 devices to device groups, the creation of protection group was successful.
Article Properties
Article Number: 000328752
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 06 Jun 2025
Version: 1
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