RecoverPoint for VM: Error: Ethernet MAC address conflicts with VMware reserved MACs
Summary: RecoverPoint for VM: Error: Ethernet MAC address conflicts with VMware reserved MACs
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Symptoms
When performing "Test A Copy" (image access) or "Failover" for many VMs at once, with all connected to DistributedVirtualSwitch, replica VMs might load without NICs or with wrong NIC type. "Test A Copy" will fail after 10 retiries.
Impacted Configuration and Settings:
RP4VM, DVS at replica site, CG contains multiple VMs
Affected versions:
4.3.1.4 HF2, 5.0.1
Cause
The port RecoverPoint tries to connect the replica VM to, was already in use, leading to a race on ports between the VMs.
Resolution
Workaround:
Resolution:
Enter image access with each VM at a time
Resolution:
EMC engineering is currently investigating this issue. A permanent fix is still in progress. Contact the EMC Customer Support Center or your service representative for assistance and reference this solution ID
Affected Products
RecoverPoint for Virtual MachinesProducts
RecoverPoint for Virtual MachinesArticle Properties
Article Number: 000056531
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 26 Mar 2025
Version: 4
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