Source not synching to target - The device is not ready

Question

Using Replistor Client/Server version: 5.3.4 (Build 383d) Jan 25, 2005 and getting the following warnings when starting source replistor site only. Target site appears OK, no errors. Does not seem to be synching any data. Have the following question: 1. How do I get it to start synching again? Seems like there may be a problem with the kernal/cache. I stopped services then started again and manually ran synchronize. Ran for a while but then generated more kernal warnings so I aborted. Sync status remains at aborted and when I attempt to sync I get 'Synchronize failed (D:\Share1\ -> BB ASP). Windows-text: 21 - The device is not ready.'. Subsequent start/stops of services and attempts to synch generate same error. 1.1 Any way to clear/reset the kernel/cache without harming data on source and target systems? Seems like 'Delete Data Directory' may do what I need after which I can perform a Synch of all data. My understanding is this will compare the files between source/destination and if they are the same move on to the next file until all are completed. I do not want it to copy like files if they already exist in the target as 95% of entire 400GB store already exist on target system. 1.2 Will deleting Source/Target then re-creating resolve the issue? If so, can I do this without harming source/target data and sync only differences from source to target? Sync Status(1) Completed status column reads Aborted. Site=SERVER.DOMAIN.local File=Octo_snd.cpp Line=8543 Revision=2.297.2.6.2.34 Severity=WARNING Error=0 Category=0 Process=Server Time=3/11/2009 12:06:18 PM Millisec=722 File open warning D:\Legato RepliStor Data\OC$00000.rdf. Windows-text: 2 - The system cannot find the file specified. Site=SERVER.DOMAIN.local File=Octo_srv.cpp Line=6650 Revision=2.344.2.5.2.22 Severity=WARNING Error=0 Category=0 Process=Server Time=3/11/2009 12:06:18 PM Millisec=956 Refresh files to remote cannot synchronize source definition: D:\Share1\. Windows-text: 21 - The device is not ready. Description This error can occur if you try to synchronize while mirroring is turned off. The Windows error text, ôDevice not readyö generally indicates that the device driver is not ready. Resolution Make sure mirroring is not turned off and retry the operation. Site=SERVER.DOMAIN.local File=octomove.cpp Line=798 Revision=1.12.2.1.2.6 Severity=WARNING Error=0 Category=0 Process=Server Time=3/11/2009 12:09:39 PM Millisec=498 Synchronize failed (D:\Share1\ -> BB ASP). Windows-text: 21 - The device is not ready. Site=SERVER.DOMAIN.local File=Octo_snd.cpp Line=9870 Revision=2.297.2.6.2.34 Severity=WARNING Error=0 Category=0 Process=Server Time=2/6/2009 12:47:18 PM Millisec=520 Unable to open Kernel Cache (Global\RepliStorKernelCache). Windows-text: 2 - The system cannot find the file specified.

dramjass · Answer

Things to check:- Ensure Mirroring and Forwarding are enabled on the Source.- Perform a Maintenance -> Delete Data Directory on the Source (& Target as a good practice)- You may have to go to the Data Directory and ensure the KernelCache.rdf exists.- Ensure anti-virus/backup applications are not touching the KernelCache.rdf file.- You may have to reinstall RepliStor here if that file is corrupt.- Upgrade to 6.3 SP1Duncan

indyemcuser · Answer

Thanks.

indyemcuser · Answer

Where can I find the data directory files, *.rdf's ? They are not located in the \PF\EMC Replistor folder.

dramjass · Answer

By default, the Data Directory is here:C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\EMC RepliStor DataYou can change the path by going here:Maintenance -> Options -> Directories -> Data Directory

Replication Manager

Was this post helpful?