Adding a Remote Device

This operation enables you to establish a logical connection between a local device and a remote device for data transmission.

Prerequisites

The replication IP addresses of the local and remote replication clusters are on the same network segment.

Procedure

  1. Choose Data Protection > Block Protection > Replication Cluster.
  2. Click More on the right of the desired replication cluster and select Add Remote Cluster.

    The Add Remote Device page is displayed.

  3. Set parameters for the remote device. Table 1 describes related parameters.

    Table 1 Remote device parameters

    Parameter

    Description

    Remote Device Replication IP Address

    Indicates the replication IP address of a replication device in the remote replication cluster.

    NOTE:

    If there are multiple devices in the remote replication cluster, you can use any of them.

    Pre-Shared Key Label

    Identifies the pre-shared key of a cluster.

    Pre-Shared Key

    Implements identity authentication. This parameter functions together with Pre-Shared Key Label.

  4. Click OK.