Because SRM is using the Test Failover functionality in PowerFlex, it is important to understand the interaction between the two software. The following section describes this interaction.
PowerFlex offers the ability to run a Test Failover from within the UI interface, as shown in the figure below, as well as CLI.
If Test Failover is run from the PowerFlex interface, instead of SRM, VMware has no knowledge of the activity. SRM jobs may fail to run properly due to an unknown PowerFlex state. Therefore, it is imperative not to mix PowerFlex and SRM activities. If SRM is being used, the PowerFlex UI should not handle any test or actual failover. From a manual perspective, the two software are mutual exclusive.