Changing a Primary Mirrored Logical Drive to a Secondary Logical Drive

Use the Change Role to Secondary option to perform a between the two paired in . This option demotes a selected to become the of the mirrored pair. If the associated secondary logical drive can be contacted, the secondary logical drive is automatically promoted to be the primary logical drive.

Use this option for role reversals during normal operating conditions. You can also use this option during a Recovery Guru procedure for a .

Keep these guidelines in mind:


Note:

This option is not available unless the Enhanced Remote Mirroring has been activated.

  1. In the Logical pane, select the primary logical drive, and select Logical Drive >> Enhanced Remote Mirroring >> Change >> Role to Secondary .
  2. Click Yes.
    The primary logical drive is demoted to be the secondary logical drive in the remote logical drive mirror. If the associated secondary logical drive can be contacted, the secondary logical drive is automatically promoted to be the primary logical drive in the remote logical drive.

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