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Edit Array Managers
Use the Edit Array Manager wizard to modify an array manager's name or other settings, such as the IP
address or user name and password.
For more information about how to fill in the adapter fields, see the documentation that your SRA vendor
provides. While fields vary among SRAs, common fields include IP address, protocol information, mapping
between array names and IP addresses, and user names and passwords.
Procedure
1 In the vSphere Web Client, click Site Recovery > Array Based Replication.
2 Right-click an array and select Edit Array Manager.
3 Modify the name for the array in the Display Name field.
Use a descriptive name that makes it easy for you to identify the storage associated with this array
manager. You cannot modify the array manager type.
4 Modify the adapter information.
These fields are created by the SRA.
5 Enable the array pair and click Next.
6 Click Finish to complete the modification of the array manager.
Specify an Unreplicated Datastore for Swap Files
Every virtual machine requires a swap file. By default, vCenter Server creates swap files in the same
datastore as the other virtual machine files. To prevent Site Recovery Manager from replicating swap files,
you can configure virtual machines to create them in an unreplicated datastore.
Under normal circumstances, you should keep the swap files in the same datastore as other virtual machine
files. However, you might need to prevent replication of swap files to avoid excessive consumption of
network bandwidth. Some storage vendors recommend that you do not replicate swap files. Only prevent
replication of swap files if it is absolutely necessary.
NOTE If you are using an unreplicated datastore for swap files, you must create an unreplicated datastore
for all protected hosts and clusters at both the protected and recovery sites. The unreplicated datastore must
be visible to all hosts in a cluster, otherwise vMotion will not work.
Procedure
1 In the vSphere Web Client, select Hosts and Clusters, select a host, and click Manage > Settings.
2 Under Virtual Machines, select Swap file location, and click Edit.
3 Select Use a specific datastore, and select an unreplicated datastore.
4 Click OK.
5 Power off and power on all of the virtual machines on the host.
Resetting the guest operating system is not sufficient. The change of swapfile location takes effect after
you power off then power on the virtual machines.
6 Browse the datastore that you selected for swapfiles and verify that VSWP files are present for the
virtual machines.
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