Diagnostics For Replication Setup: Using The Replication Feature - Seagate RealStor 5005 Series Hardware Installation

Diagnostic steps for replication setup
The tables in this subsection show menu navigation for virtual replication using the SMC.
Can you successfully use the replication feature?
Answer Possible reasons
Yes System functioning properly.
No The replication feature is not licensed
on each controller enclosure used for
replication.
Compatible firmware revision
supporting the replication feature is not
running on each system used for
replication.
Invalid cabling connection.
(If multiple enclosures are used, check
the cabling for each system.)
Table 17 Diagnostics for replication setup: Using the replication feature
70 Troubleshooting and problem solving
Action
No action required.
Verify licensing of the optional feature per system:
• In the Home topic in the SMC, select Action > Install License.
The License Settings panel opens and displays information
about each licensed feature.
• If the replication feature is not enabled, obtain and install a
valid license for this feature.
See the Storage Management Guide for license information.
NOTE: Virtual replication is only supported by iSCSI controller
enclosures.
Perform the following actions on each system used for virtual
replication:
• In the System topic, select Action > Update Firmware.
The Update Firmware panel opens. The Update Controller
Modules tab shows firmware versions installed in each
controller.
• If necessary, update the controller module firmware to ensure
compatibility with the other systems.
• For more information on compatible firmware, see the topic
about updating firmware in the Storage Management Guide.
Verify controller enclosure cabling:
• Verify use of proper cables.
• Verify proper cabling paths for host connections.
• Verify cabling paths between replication ports and switches are
visible to one another.
• Verify that cable connections are securely fastened.
• Inspect cables for damage and replace if necessary.