A RecoverPoint administrator is implementing a RecoverPoint/EX cluster using a VNX splitter. The zoning between the RPAs and the VNX ports is completed and the RPA ports are available in the connectivity status on the VNX. What is the next step to complete?

According to the standard procedure for integrating RecoverPoint with a VNX storage system, after zoning is completed and the RecoverPoint Appliance (RPA) initiators are visible to the VNX, the next step is to create a storage group. This storage group is a logical container that will be used to manage access control for the RPAs. It will hold the RPA initiators (hosts) and the LUNs that need to be presented to the RecoverPoint cluster, such as the repository LUN. Creating the storage group is a prerequisite for adding the RPAs to it and for presenting LUNs.

A. Each RPA port should be manually registered with the VNX: The question states the RPA ports are already "available in the connectivity status," which implies they are already registered with the VNX.
B. Create a LUN on the VNX for RecoverPoint: While a repository LUN is required, it is typically created and then assigned to the storage group. The storage group must be created first.
C. Add the RPAs to the storage groups: You cannot add the RPAs to a storage group that has not yet been created. This action follows the creation of the storage group.

1. Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 5.1 Deploying with VNX Series Installation and Deployment Guide.

Reference: Page 33, Section "Manually register the initiators and create a storage group". The procedure explicitly lists "Create a storage group for the RecoverPoint cluster" as the first step after verifying initiator connectivity. This is followed by "Add the RPA initiators to the storage group."

Document ID: P/N 302-003-620 REV 04

2. Dell EMC RecoverPoint CL/EX/VE 4.4 and VNX Series with VNX OE for Block 05.33 Deploying RecoverPoint with a VNX Splitter Technical Notes.

Reference: Page 18, Section "Configuring the VNX storage system". Step 2 outlines the process: "Manually register the initiators and create a storage group." The sub-steps confirm that creating the storage group precedes adding the RPA initiators to it.

Document ID: P/N 302-001-494 REV 05