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Adding a Secondary to the RDS

The Add Secondary to an RDS task performs the following operations:

For details, see Adding a Secondary.

 To add a Secondary

  1. On the Primary, choose Configure Replicated Data Set (RDS) > Add Secondary to an RDS.

    The following screen displays:

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  1. Select the RVG from the list.

    After selecting the RVG, the Add Secondary to an RDS screen displays.

  2. In the Secondary Host/IP entry field, enter the name or the IP address of the Secondary host.
  3. The Secondary DiskGroup and Primary Host/IP entry fields automatically populate. Optionally, change these names if required.

    The following screen displays:

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  1. Optionally, enter a Primary RLINK and/or Secondary RLINK name in the Primary RLINK and Secondary RLINK entry fields. If you keep these fields blank, the RLINKs are named as follows by default:

    rlk_remotehost_RDSname

  2. To initiate this task, press enter.

    The command status screen displays.

  3. Press F3 until you return to the main menu.