Sun Microsystems SUN STOREDGETM 5310 NAS - Manual (Page 196)

2-150 Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS Troubleshooting Guide • December 2004
Backup
A File Replicator target volume may be dedicated for backing up source volumes.
File Replicator enhances operations by moving backup I/O to the remote volume.
This shadow processing capability reduces CPU load on the production StorEdge,
streamlining operations.
Data Distribution
For businesses with remote locations, File Replicator simplifies data distribution.
StorEdges running File Replicator can be used to push data from a central location,
such as a corporate headquarters, to a satellite office without relying on FTP or other
passive file transfer methods.
How do I set up File Replicator?
Before You Begin Replicating
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Two StorEdge servers are required for replicating. The StorEdge servers may be of
any model, and they don't need to be the same model.
The mirror server must contain an equal or larger amount of storage space than the
file volumes to be replicating. This space must be raw unassigned and unformatted.
The system files should reside on a volume which is not replicating. For this
purpose, you should create a small system volume.
A dedicated network connection is required between the active and mirror StorEdge
servers. The servers may be directly connected using a cross-over cable, or connected
via a switch or router. If you are connecting the servers to a router, be sure to
configure the static route setting to ensure that the replicating data is directed
through a private route. If you are connecting the servers to a switch, create a VLAN
for each server to isolate network traffic. This means that the mirror interface on
each system must not be on the same subnet as the other interfaces in the system.
Both servers must have the same version of the operating system installed.
Both systems must have a File Replicator License installed.
To setup the NIC Card (both systems), do the following:
1. Access the StorEdge via Telnet, serial console, or keyboard console.
2. Press [Enter] at the [menu] prompt and enter the administrator password.
3. Select option "A", "Host Name & Network."