A highly scalable solution for data replication using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and NetApp SnapMirror
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This article discusses a solution for enabling NetApp SnapMirror data replication across networks with NAT restrictions using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP.
- NetApp SnapMirror traditionally cannot work through NAT due to IP verification requirements
- Solution involves using an EC2-based NAT device with Elastic IPs to facilitate connectivity
- Uses nftables on Linux instances to handle complex NAT routing and port mapping
- Requires specific network configuration, including:
- Security group setup
- Route table modifications
- EIP allocation
- Enables data replication between on-premises and cloud NetApp storage systems
The solution provides a scalable method for organizations to replicate data across different networks while maintaining security and connectivity requirements.
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