A VPLEX distributed device has been configured as a production copy in a MetroPoint Consistency...

Understanding MetroPoint Consistency Groups: MetroPoint is a configuration that combines VPLEX Metro and RecoverPoint to provide continuous data protection and disaster recovery across multiple sites. A distributed device in this context means that the data is mirrored across two VPLEX clusters.

Fracture Scenario: A fracture between the two VPLEX clusters indicates a disruption in the communication or synchronization between the clusters. This can happen due to network issues, hardware failures, or other disruptions.

Replication Behavior:

Step 1: When a fracture occurs, VPLEX determines a “winner” site based on the configured policies and the state of the clusters.

Step 2: RecoverPoint continues replication through the VPLEX winner site. This means that the replication process will proceed using the site that is still operational and accessible.

Step 3: The losing site will not receive updates until the fracture is resolved. Once the connection is restored, the system will resynchronize the data between the sites.

Verification:

Step 4: Monitor the RecoverPoint Management Application to ensure that replication is continuing through the winner site. Check the status of the Consistency Groups and the health of the replication process.

Step 5: After the fracture is resolved, verify that the data is resynchronized and that both sites are back in sync.

References: This information is verified based on the official Dell RecoverPoint and VPLEX documentation, which outlines the behavior of MetroPoint Consistency Groups and the expected replication behavior during a fracture12.