In addition to the installation prerequisites covered in the Dell NetVault Backup Plug-in for NDMP User’s Guide, verify that the following requirements are met:
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Hardware requirements: For information about FluidFS Servers, see the Dell website at: http://www.dellstorage.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=1578 |
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Software requirements: For information about software requirements and supported filer operating systems, see the Dell NetVault Backup Compatibility Guide available at: https://support.quest.com/ |
NOTE: The installation and configuration procedures are described in the Dell NetVault Backup User’s Guide. |
In addition to the configuration prerequisites covered in the Dell NetVault Backup Plug-in for NDMP User’s Guide, verify that the following requirements are met.
Verify that the following authentication requirements are met:
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NDMP Service: On the FluidFS Server, ensure that the NDMP services are started. |
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User account for NDMP backups and restores: Assign a password to the default NDMP user (backup_user) or create a user on the filer using either the FluidFS Group Manager or CLI. Consult the relevant filer documentation for instructions on creating a user account. |
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Networking and infrastructure: Verify that the NAS Cluster IP Addresses are preconfigured so that you can use them when you add the Dell FluidFS NAS to the Plug-in for NDMP. |
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Add the NetVault Backup Server to the Dell NAS: In the Configure DMA Servers dialog box for Dell NAS, add the IP address of the NetVault Backup Server. |
This section describes local device topology configuration requirements and guidelines.
Verify all aliases has been set and the operational status is “Optimal” by running the command “system data-protection tape-devices list–“
Reference - Display all device alias:
CLI> system data-protection tape-devices list --
Name,Physical ID,Device Type,Status,Status per Controller
STK_L180,media:STK:L180:7UUDY0030W:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Library,Optimal
STK_L180D1,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0030X:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D2,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0030Y:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D3,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0030Z:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D4,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY00310:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D5,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0032G:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D6,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0032H:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D7,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0032I:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D8,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0032J:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180D9,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0032K:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
STK_L180DA,tape:HP:Ultrium_5-SCSI:7UUDY0032L:0x2100000d7709a3dc,Tape,Optimal
If the aliases are not set or need modification, refer to Dell FluidFS version 5.0 Administrator’s Guide.
Reference - Display all discovered devices:
CLI> system data-protection tape-devices discovered-list –
Reference - Add a device alias:
CLI> system data-protection tape-devices add media:STK:L700::0x500065b152501600 STK_L700P1
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