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akreddy506
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Test Failover fails with error: Error - Failed to create snapshots of replica devices. Failed to create snapshot of replica device 300. SRA command 'testFailoverStart' failed for device '300'. Device is already in test failover [Device: 300] Run Stop Fail

Hello

I am testing a fail over but gets an error :

Error - Failed to create snapshots of replica devices. Failed to create snapshot of replica device 300. SRA command 'testFailoverStart' failed for device '300'. Device is already in test failover [Device: 300] Run Stop Failover Test on key


Can any one help me with this error.


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Geoff_Rose
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What type of array do you have?

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akreddy506
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Dell Compellent Enterprise Manager SRA 6.2.2.7

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csledd
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Ever get this issue resolved? I am experiencing the same issue, also using the Dell SRA.

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vAndrew
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Getting same issue here to. Any resolution come form this?

-- Andrew (VMware VCP-DCV, MCSA)
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Bruticusmaximus
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Was the network connection between your protected site and your recovery site up at the time?

For me, testing always works fine.  When we cut the link to the DR site to do a real DR test, I get the same error.  Vmware says this is the way it is supposed to work.

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