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title: "Step 4. Choose RPO Unit"
description: "The RPO Unit defines the measurement unit for the RPO parameter. For example, if RPO is set to 1 and RPO Unit is set to Day, then backup of the system is to be done once a day, every day. To follow this example, select Month from the RPO Unit list."
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# Step 4. Choose RPO Unit

The **RPO Unit** defines the measurement unit for the **RPO** parameter. For example, if **RPO** is set to *1* and **RPO Unit** is set to *Day*, then backup of the system is to be done once a day, every day.

To follow this example, select *Month* from the **RPO Unit** list.

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