Which statement is true about ONTAP SnapMirror replication?

• A. It can replicate data to a remote site.
• B. It cannot replicate LIFs.
• C. It only replicates blocks in place.
• D. It requires manual initiation for every replication.

Answer: (A)

SnapMirror is designed to keep a copy of your data on a separate NetApp system, typically at a remote site, for disaster recovery and data mobility. The important takeaway is that it can replicate data to a remote site, providing an up-to-date copy that can be used for failover or DR testing. This replication is done at the volume level, updating the destination with changes from the source, and it can be automated via schedules or policies rather than requiring manual starts every time. SnapMirror does not replicate network configuration like LIFs (logical interfaces), and it does not limit replication to “blocks in place” on the same system—the purpose is to mirror data to a destination volume on a different system.