When a protection policy that includes snapshot and replication rules is applied to a file system, only the snapshot rules are applied, and the replication rules are ignored. This is because file systems support only snapshot rules, not replication rules, which must be applied at the NAS server level.

When adding an appliance to the cluster, the required IP addresses are Management and Storage. The management IP address is used for administering and configuring the appliance, while the storage IP address is used for data storage and transfer.

When a VNX2 is added as a remote system for migration, the Import External Storage migration feature architectural components that are established include both the data path and the management control path to the source storage system. This configuration ensures that data can be transferred and that the migration can be managed effectively.

To verify data path connectivity between a VNX2 storage system and a PowerStore system when configuring an import session, you should examine the Fibre Channel zoning. Fibre Channel zoning ensures that the correct paths are established and that the devices can communicate with each other. This step is crucial for validating connectivity in a SAN environment and is typically the first step in troubleshooting connectivity issues.

The correct power up sequence for a PowerStore is to start with the Expansion Enclosure and then power up the Base Enclosure. This ensures that the expansion units are ready and available for use by the base unit once it is powered on.