Backup to remote site

[angtl91]

I have a scenario whereby 2 production SimpliVIty nodes and 1 DR SimpliVity node. We are planning to direct connect 2 production SimpliVity node (for storage & federation) and 1G management network. When I configured the remote backup to DR site, will the backup traffic route through management network or Federation network?

[B0ris]

Simplivity Backup goes via Simplivity Federation network.

[angtl91]

So is that means the remote backup will not works since we are using direct connect for the storage & federation network on production nodes?

[B0ris]

Not that i'm aware of. Direct connect is only supported with 2-node cluster. If you wish to add 3rd node, you must reconfigure (connect existing 2 nodes to network switch) and extend yout network to secondary site.

Maybe you should open a support ticket to HPE, just to be sure.

[support_s]

System recommended content:

1. Backups in Remote site Appear as Degraded

2. SimpliVity Video - How to configure remote backups – Network Requirments

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