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# Step 3. Choose RPO Value

The **RPO** parameter defines a period during which you may accept to lose data. Basically, RPO stands for the age of the latest backup or replica files required to resume normal operation if system failure occurs.

To follow this example, enter *1* in the **RPO** field.

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