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DR Series Software 3.2.6 - Administrator Guide

Introduction to the DR Series System Documentation Understanding the DR Series System Setting Up the DR Series System Hardware Configuring the DR Series System Settings Managing DR Series Storage Operations Monitoring the DR Series System Using Global View Using the DR Series System Support Options Configuring and Using Rapid NFS and Rapid CIFS Configuring and Using Rapid Data Access with Dell NetVault Backup and with Dell vRanger Configuring and Using RDA with OST
Understanding RDA with OST Guidelines Terminology Supported RDA with OST Software and Components Best Practices: RDA with OST and the DR Series System Setting Client-Side Optimization Configuring an LSU Installing the RDA with OST Plug-In Configuring DR Series System Information Using NetBackup Backing Up Data From a DR Series System (NetBackup) Using Backup Exec With a DR Series System (Windows) Understanding the OST CLI Commands Understanding RDA with OST Plug-In Diagnostic Logs Collecting Diagnostics Using a Linux Utility Guidelines for Gathering Media Server Information
Configuring and Using VTL Configuring and Using Encryption at Rest Troubleshooting and Maintenance Supported Ports in a DR Series System Getting Help
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Default password: calvin
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Default static IP address: 192.168.0.120

For information on how to configure the iDRAC, see the Dell RACADM Reference Guides at support.dell.com/manuals and Accessing iDRAC6/iDRAC7 Using RACADM.

When the Dell DR Series System splash screen is displayed, you are ready to begin initialization using the DR Series system CLI login process. For more information, see Logging in and Initializing the DR Series System.

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Logging in and Initializing the DR Series System

Logging in and Initializing the DR Series System

Use the DR Series system CLI and the Initial System Configuration Wizard to log in to and initialize the system. After completing a local console or iDRAC connection, log in to the DR Series system CLI:

Launch a terminal emulator application (like PuTTY), and type the default IP address for the DR Series system (if you are not using iDRAC or local console).
2.
At the login as: prompt, type administrator, and press <Enter>.
3.
At the administrator@<system_name> password: prompt, type the default administrator password (St0r@ge!), and press <Enter>.
The Initial System Configuration Wizard window is displayed.
Figure 8. Initial System Configuration Wizard Window

The figure shows the initial system configuration wizard window.

4.
To configure the network settings, type y (for yes), and press <Enter>.
5.
To configure the use of the default IP address that ships with the system, choose to use static IP addressing.
To do this, at the DHCP prompt, type no (this selects static IP addressing), and press <Enter>.
 
NOTE: When you select static IP addressing, you are prompted to type the static IP address (for example, you could use the default IP, 10.77.88.99) for the system, and press <Enter>. If your network supports the use of DHCP, type yes at the DHCP prompt, press <Enter>, and respond to any prompts.
6.
To configure a subnet mask address, type the subnet mask address you want to use (for example, you could use the default subnet mask address, 255.0.0.0), and press <Enter>.
7.
To configure a default gateway address, type the default gateway address you want to use (for example, 10.10.20.10), and press <Enter>.
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To configure a DNS Suffix, type the DNS suffix you want to use (for example, storage.local), and press <Enter>.
9.
To configure a primary DNS server IP address, type an IP address you want to use for the primary DNS server (for example, 10.10.10.10), and press <Enter>.
10.
(Optional) To configure a secondary DNS server IP address, type y (for yes), and press <Enter>.
If you responded yes, type an IP address you want to use for the secondary DNS server (for example, 10.10.10.11), and press <Enter>.
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To change the default host name (for example, the serial number of the DR Series hardware appliance), type y (for yes) and press <Enter>.
If you responded yes, type the host name you want to use, and press <Enter>. After you configure your host name response, the current system settings are displayed.
12.
To accept these settings, type y (for yes), and press <Enter>.
13.
If you want to change any of these settings, type n (for no), and press <Enter>. Modify the settings as needed, and press <Enter>.
When completed, a successful initialization message is displayed.
14.
At the prompt, type exit and press <Enter> to end the DR Series system CLI session.

You are now ready to log in to the system using the DR Series system GUI.

 
NOTE: Before you log into the system using the DR Series system GUI, make sure to register it in the local Domain Name System (DNS) for your network so that it is a DNS-resolvable entry.
 
NOTE: At this point, you could modify the bonding mode to use 802.3ad, if this configuration is available in your network.
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Accessing iDRAC6/iDRAC7 Using RACADM

Accessing iDRAC6/iDRAC7 Using RACADM

You can use SSH-based or Telnet-based interfaces to access iDRAC6/iDRAC7 using the RACADM utility. RACADM (remote access controller administration) is a Dell command-line utility that allows you to set up and configure the integrated Dell Remote Access Control (iDRAC) interface card to provide an out-of-band management capability.

The iDRAC card contains a controller with its own processor, memory, network connection, and access to the system bus. This gives system or network administrators the capability to configure a system as if they were sitting at the local console using the power management, virtual medial access and remote console capabilities, by using a supported web browser or command line interface.

The login values you can use for making iDRAC connections are:

Default username: root
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Default password: calvin
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Default static IP address: 192.168.0.120

For more information, see the RACADM Reference Guides for iDRAC, the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) User Guide, or the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) User Guide that are available at support.dell.com/manuals.

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Logging in Using a Web Interface for the First Time

Logging in Using a Web Interface for the First Time

Enabling Active Scripting in Windows IE Browsers
Disabling the Compatibility View Settings

To log in to the DR Series system using a browser-based connection, complete the following:

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In a supported web browser, type the IP address or hostname of the system in the browser Address bar, and press <Enter>.
The DR Series System Login page is displayed.
 
NOTE: The DR Series System Login page may display a warning message if the web browser you are using does not properly support the DR Series system. If you are running a Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) web browser, make sure that you disable the Compatibility View. For more information about disabling the Compatibility View settings, see Disabling the Compatibility View Settings. For more information about the supported web browsers, see the Dell DR Series System Interoperability Guide.
 
NOTE: For best results when using IE web browsers in combination with supported Windows-based servers, ensure that Active Scripting (JavaScript) is enabled on the Windows client. This setting is often disabled by default on Windows-based servers. For more information on enabling Active Scripting, see Enabling Active Scripting in Windows IE Browsers.
 
NOTE: If you want to reset your login password, click Reset Password on the DR Series System Login page. The Reset Password dialog is displayed.
NOTE: The reset options displayed depend on the password reset option you configured earlier. For more information see, Modifying Password Reseting Options.
NOTE: By default, the service tag option is displayed. In Service Tag, enter the service tag number ID for the system, and click Reset Password to reset the system password back to its default setting (or click Cancel to return to the DR Series System Login page).
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In Password, type St0r@ge! and click Log in or press <Enter>.
The Customer Registration and Notification page is displayed. Before you can begin using the DR Series system graphical user interface (GUI), you need to properly register the system with Dell. In addition, this page also allows you to sign up for notifications about appliance alerts and system software updates. For more information, see Registering a DR Series System.
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In the Settings pane of the Customer Registration and Notification page, complete the following:
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In Contact Name, enter a system contact name.
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In Relay Host, enter a hostname or IP address for the relay host.
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In Email Address, enter an email address for the contact.
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Select Notify me of [DR Series] appliance alerts to be notified about system appliance alerts.
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Select Notify me of [DR Series] software updates to be notified about system software updates.
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Select Notify me of [DR Series] daily container statistics to be notified about container statistics on a daily basis.
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Select Don't show me this again to not display the Customer Registration and Notification page again.
h.
Click Confirm to have the DR Series system accept your settings (or click Skip without configuring any settings) to proceed with initialization.
The Initial System Configuration Wizard page is displayed.
4.
To start the initial system configuration process, click Yes.
The Initial Configuration — Change Administrator Password page is displayed.
 
NOTE: If you click No, you will bypass the initial system configuration process, and the DR Series system Dashboard page is displayed. However, when you next log in to the DR Series system, you will be prompted to perform the initial system configuration process again with the Initial System Configuration Wizard page is displayed.
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In the Settings pane of the Initial Configuration — Change Administrator Password page, complete the following:
a.
In Current Password, enter the current administrator password.
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In New Password, enter the new administrator password.
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In Retype New Password, enter the new administrator password again to confirm it.
d.
Click Next to continue with the initial configuration process (or click Back to return to the previous page, or click Exit to close the Initial System Configuration Wizard).
The Initial Configuration — Networking page is displayed.
6.
In the Settings pane of the Initial Configuration — Networking page, complete the following:
a.
In Hostname, enter a hostname that meets the hostname naming convention: A-Z, a-z, 0–9, the dash special character (-), within a maximum 19 character limit.
b.
In IP Address, select the Static or DHCP mode of IP addressing, and if planning to use a Secondary DNS, enter an IP address for the secondary domain name system.
c.
In Bonding, select the Mode choice from the drop-down list (ALB or 802.3ad).
Dell recommends that you verify the system can accept your bonding selection type. The connection will be lost unless it is correctly configured. For more information, see Configuring Networking Settings.
d.
In Bonding, enter the MTU value for the maximum transmission unit (the MTU accepts values between 512 and 9000). For more information, see Configuring Networking Settings.
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In Active Directory, enter a fully qualified domain name for the Active Directory Services (ADS) domain in Domain Name (FQDN), enter an organization name in Org Unit, enter a valid ADS username in Username, and enter a valid ADS password in Password.
For more information, see Configuring Active Directory Settings.
 
NOTE: If an ADS domain has already been configured, you will not be allowed to change the values for the Hostname or IP Address settings.
f.
Click Next to continue with the initial configuration process (or click Back to return to the previous page, or click Exit to close the Initial System Configuration Wizard).
The Initial Configuration — Date and Time page is displayed.
 
NOTE: If the Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) domain has already been configured, the Initial Configuration — Date and Time page will not display.
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In the Settings pane, select the Mode choice (NTP or Manual).
a.
If you select NTP, accept or revise the NTP servers as desired (you are limited to only three NTP servers), and in Time Zone, select the desired time zone from the drop-down list.
b.
If you select Manual, in Time Zone, select the desired time zone from the drop-down list, click the Calendar icon and select the desired day in the month, and adjust the Hour and Minute sliders to the desired time (or click Now to choose the current date and time), and click Done.
c.
Click Next to continue with the initial configuration process (or click Back to return to the previous page, or click Exit to close the Initial System Configuration Wizard)
For more information, see Configuring System Date and Time Settings.
 
NOTE: Dell recommends using NTP when the DR Series system is part of a workgroup and not part of an domain. When the DR Series system is joined to a domain, such as the Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) domain, NTP is disabled.
The Initial Configuration — Summary page is displayed.
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The Initial Configuration — Summary page displays a summary of all of the initial configuration changes you have made. Click Finish to complete the Initial System Configuration Wizard (or click Back to return to a previous page to change a setting).
The Initial Software Upgrade page is displayed and prompts you to verify the current installed system software version.
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Click Dashboard in the navigation panel.
The DR Series system main window consists of the following components:
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Navigation panel
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System Status bar
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System Information pane
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Command bar

Your login username is displayed at the top of the page. If you are logged in as a domain user, the domain is displayed in the format of domain\username. (You can only log in as a domain user after configuring Login Groups under Active Directory. This is a requirement for using Global View.)

 
NOTE: You can display the Help system documentation by clicking Help, or log out of the system by clicking Log out at the top right of any page.
 
NOTE: When logged in, a Logout Confirmation dialog is displayed after 45 minutes of non-use. This dialog displays for 30 seconds before the DR Series system performs a forced timeout. Click Continue to reset the 45-minute logout timer. If you do not click Continue before the 30-second interval elapses, the DR Series system logs you out. You must log in again to resume using the DR Series system features and GUI.
 
 
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