Changing the mode of replication

You can edit volume pair properties to make changes to the replication mode of the volume pair relationship.

1. Select NetApp Element Management > Protection.
   Note: If two or more clusters are added, ensure that the cluster you intend to use for the task is selected in the navigation bar.
2. Click the Volume Pairs sub-tab.
3. Select the check box for the volume pair you want to edit.
4. Click Actions.
5. In the resulting menu, select Edit.
6. In the Edit Volume Pair pane, select a new replication mode:
   Attention: Changing the mode of replication will cause the mode to change immediately. Be sure that you have coordinated these changes at both sites.
   • Real-time (Synchronous): Writes are acknowledged to the client after they are committed on both the source and target clusters.
   • Real-time (Asynchronous): Writes are acknowledged to the client after they are committed on the source cluster.
   • Snapshots Only: Only snapshots created on the source cluster are replicated. Active writes from the source volume are not replicated.
7. Click Save Changes.