Unable to clone replicated VM from vvol datastore

[TheeLaz]

Hi everyone,

I have been tasked with restoring VMs that have been replicated to my DR array but I am getting an error that states "Unable to create clone" Unable to find a valid host system. Make sure the replicated volumes are in a VVOL folder that is mounted as a datastore in this vCenter and accessible. 

I don't have a vvol datastore in my DR cluster currently. Do I need to create a vvol datastore and clone the VMs to that datastore?

[Mahesh202 · Accepted solution]

Hi TheeLaz

It Looks like vVol replication is configured incorrectly. Please check downstream has a folder with the same name as upstream.

I hope this helps.!!

Regards
Mahesh.

[TheeLaz]

Hi Mahesh,

Thank you for your feedback. I had a call with Nimble support and they advised the same and also advised that I need to check a box that says " Use the same pool and folders as the source".

[Mahesh202]

Hi TheeLaz

You're welcome! am glad to hear that HPE Nimble support provided you with consistent advice. If you need any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Regards
Mahesh.