Here's the correct sequence of steps along with explanations:

Correct Order:

Select Data Protection > Device Groups from the navigation pane.

Why:This is the starting point within Unisphere for PowerMax. You need to navigate to the section where device groups are managed and where TimeFinder operations are initiated.

Select a PowerMax array.

Why:In an environment with multiple PowerMax arrays, you must specify the array on which you want to create the clone copy sessions.

Select a group and click Create Pairs.

Why:You are selecting the specific device group that will be the source for the clone operation and choosing the "Create Pairs" action to initiate the clone session creation process. This implies you are creating a clone from an existing group of devices.

Select a source type and a target type.

Why:This step defines the characteristics of the source and target devices for the clone session. This could involve selecting from different storage groups, specifying thin or thick provisioning, or other relevant settings. Note that in a clone context, the "target type" often refers to how the clone will be linked to the source (e.g., a full copy or a linked target).

Click Run Now to run the operation.

Why:After configuring all the settings for the clone session, this action triggers the actual creation of the clone pairs based on the selected source and target types and other parameters.

Click the TimeFinder Clone tab to view the list of clones.

Why:Once the operation has been initiated, this is how you would verify that the clone sessions were created successfully and monitor their status.

Select Data Protection > Device Groups from the navigation pane.

Select a PowerMax array.

Select a group and click Create Pairs.

Select a source type and a target type.

Click Run Now to run the operation.

Click the TimeFinder Clone tab to view the list of clones.