Expanding a Replication Cluster

This operation enables you to expand the capacity of a replication cluster when the number of nodes in the cluster cannot meet service requirements.

Procedure

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

    The Expand Capacity page is displayed.

  3. Add replication nodes.

    1. Select the nodes to be added to the replication cluster.
    2. Click Submit.
    3. Wait until the submission is successful, and then click Next.

  4. Configure the network.

    1. Configure network information for replication nodes. Table 1 describes related parameters.
      Table 1 Replication node network parameters

      Parameter

      Description

      Transmission Protocol

      Indicates the transmission protocol of the replication network. TCP is supported.

      Start IP Address

      Indicates the start IP address of the replication network.

      Subnet Mask

      Indicates the subnet mask. This parameter identifies the subnet to which an IP address belongs.

      Port

      Indicates the port used by an IP address.
    2. Click Preview.
    3. Click Submit.

  5. Wait until the submission is successful, and then click Cancel.
Parent topic: Managing Replication Clusters