This topic applies to the page in XInsight for managed systems running QSM 4.2 or later.

XMirror synchronizes file-level data between QSAN storage systems over a local network or the Internet. It organizes synchronization relationships into “zones”. Each zone contains the paths that participate in synchronization and defines how changes are transferred between systems.

Go to Protection > XMirror to manage XMirror synchronization zones. The zone list displays the zone name, current status, and synchronization mode. Select a zone to view its configuration and synchronization details in the right pane.

Restriction: For dual-controller systems, use the master controller IP address when establishing an XMirror synchronization relationship between storage systems. Using the slave controller IP address is not supported and causes the connection to fail.

Synchronization Modes #

XMirror provides the following synchronization modes:

• Mirror (Two-way): Synchronizes changes in both directions to maintain consistent data on both systems.
• Push (One-way): Synchronizes changes from the local system to the remote system.
• Pull (One-way): Synchronizes changes from the remote system to the local system.

Path Modes #

The path mode determines how paths are selected for synchronization:

• Share-based: Selects individual shared folders for synchronization. (Supports Mirror, Push, and Pull modes).
• Volume-based: Selects synchronization paths by volume. (Supports Push and Pull modes only).

XMirror performs file-level synchronization in both path modes.

Add/Join Zone Button #

Use this button to either set up a brand-new synchronization group or connect the selected system to an existing zone.

Create a New Zone #

Create a zone to define a new synchronization relationship and select the local paths that will participate in synchronization.

1. Click Add/Join Zone and select Create New Zone.
2. Enter a unique zone name, and then select the Sync Mode and Path Mode.
3. Click Next and select the paths to include in the zone.
4. Click Next and review the configuration summary.
5. Click Finish to create the zone.

Note: After the zone is created, other storage systems can join this zone to participate in synchronization.

Join an Existing Zone #

Join an existing zone to connect the selected system to a synchronization relationship created on another QSAN storage system.

Before You Begin: Ensure the remote storage system is accessible over the network. For a dual-controller remote system, use the master controller IP address. The credentials of an administrative account are also required.

1. Click Add/Join Zone and select Join Existing Zone.
2. Enter the remote device IP address, username, and password.
3. Click Verify to validate the connection and credentials.
4. Click Next, and then select the target zone and local paths.
5. Review the configuration summary, and then click Finish to join the zone.

Refresh #

Click Refresh to retrieve the latest zone information and update the status in the zone list. Use this button if a newly created or joined zone is not yet displayed, or to update the current synchronization progress.

Leave Zone #

Click Leave Zone when the selected system no longer needs to participate in the synchronization relationship.