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Clone a NAS server for disaster recovery testing using unique IP addresses

About this task

Cloning a NAS server is the recommended option for testing DR. You can clone the NAS server using the PowerStore Manager and test it without impacting production. To enable access to the newly cloned NAS server, it is required to configure a new and unique network interface. The configured IP address cannot be in use on either the source or destination NAS servers. Unique settings are also required for joining the server to an AD domain.

Changes that are made on the cloned file systems and on production file systems do not impact each other. When the DR test is complete, the cloned server can be deleted.

You can choose one of the following options:
  • Clone the NAS server on the source system, replicate it to the destination, and perform a planned failover to the destination system.
  • Clone the NAS server on the destination system and access the data (failover is not required because the cloned resources are already accessible on the destination system).

Steps

  1. In the PowerStore Manager, select Storage > NAS Servers .
  2. Select the NAS server that you want to clone, and then select Repurpose > Clone NAS Server.
  3. In the Create Clone window, provide a name for the clone and select the file systems that you want to clone.
  4. Select Create.
    The cloned NAS server is added to the servers list.
  5. Select the cloned NAS server name to open the server details window.
  6. To add a file interface:
    1. Select the Network tab.
    2. Under File Interface select Add.
    3. Provide the interface information and select Add.
  7. To set the sharing protocol:
    1. Select the Sharing Protocols tab.
    2. Select the relevant protocol (SMB, NFS, or FTP).
    3. Configure the necessary information and select Apply.
  8. If you cloned the source NAS server:
    1. Replicate the NAS server to the destination system. For details, see Replication.
    2. Perform a planned failover to the destination. For details see, Planned failover.
    3. Check if the host can access the data.
  9. If you cloned the replicated production server on the destination system, failing over is not required. Verify host access.

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