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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

Creating a Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Type Container

Creating a Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Type Container

To create a VTL type container, complete the following steps:

NOTE: The creation of VTL type containers is supported on the DR4X00 and DR6000.
1.
Select Storage > Containers.
The Containers page is displayed, which includes a Containers summary table listing all existing containers.
2.
Click Create.
The Container Wizard — Create New Container dialog appears.
3.
For Container Name, type the name of the container.
 
NOTE: The DR Series system does not support spaces or the following special characters in container names: /, #, or @. VTL container names cannot exceed 32 characters in length, must start with a letter, and can be composed of any combination of the following characters:
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A-Z (uppercase letters)
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a-z (lowercase letters)
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0-9 (numbers). (Do not start a container name with a number.)
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underscore (_) special characters
 
NOTE: iSCSI VTL containers do not support the following characters:
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ASCII CONTROL CHARACTERS and SPACE through ,
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ASCII /
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ASCII ; through @
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ASCII [ through `
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ASCII { through DEL
4.
Select the Virtual Tape Library (VTL) check box.
5.
Click Next.
6.
In the Container Wizard – Create New Container dialog box, if you want to create the Dell OEM VTL container type, select the Is OEM checkbox.
 
NOTE: The Dell OEM type VTL is supported only with Symantec Backup Exec and Netbackup data management applications (DMAs).
7.
For Tape Size, select the size of the tapes for your tape library from one of the following options.
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800 GB
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400 GB
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200 GB
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100 GB
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50 GB
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10 GB
 
NOTE: Creating a VTL container type creates a tape library of type Storage Tek L700 with 10 tape drives of type IBM Ultrium LTO-4 and 10 tape slots holding 10 tapes. Additional tapes can be added as required. For more information, see the topic, VTL and DR Series Specifications.
8.
For Access Protocol, select one of the following options.
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NDMP
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iSCSI
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No Access (select this option if you are not ready to select a protocol.)
 
NOTE: The DR Series system allows you to create a VTL container type without configuring it with a specific protocol (that is, by selecting No Access). When you are ready to configure the container at a later date, select it in the Containers summary table, click Edit, and then configure it with the proper protocol.
9.
For Access Control, do one of the following:
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If you selected NDMP as the access protocol, type the DMA’s FQDN or IP address that will access the VTL container.
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If you selected iSCSI as the access protocol, type the FQDN, IQN, or IP address of the iSCSI initiator that can access the VTL container.
10.
If you selected NDMP as the access protocol, for Marker Type, select the appropriate marker that supports your DMA from one of the following options.
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None — Disables marker detection for the container.
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Unix Dump — Supports the Amanda marker, among others.
11.
If you selected iSCSI as the access protocol, for Marker Type, select the appropriate marker that supports your DMA from one of the following options.
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None — Disables marker detection for the container.
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Auto — Automatically detects CommVault, Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), ARCserve, and HP Data Protector marker types. In addition, select this option if you need to support EMC Networker 2.0.
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Networker — Supports EMC Networker 3.0. If you need to support EMC Networker 2.0, select Auto.
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Unix Dump — Supports the Amanda marker, among others.
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BridgeHead — Supports the BridgeHead HDM marker.
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Time Navigator — Supports the Time Navigator marker.
 
NOTE: Improper marker selection can result in non-optimal savings. As a best practice, if you have only one type of DMA with traffic directed to a container, it is best to select the marker type that supports your DMA. Conversely, as a best practice, if you have traffic from a DMA that is not one of the supported marker types, it is best to disable marker detection for the container by selecting the None marker type.
12.
Click Next.
A Configuration Summary of the options you selected for creating the container appears.
13.
Click Create a New Container.
The Containers page is displayed with a message stating the container was successfully added and enabled. The list of containers in the Containers summary table is updated to show your new container.

For iSCSI, you should configure the CHAP password for the system-wide CHAP account. To do so, you can use the CLI or navigate to Storage > Clients, and then click Edit CHAP Password.

You can add additional tapes to the library after container creation by editing the container in the GUI or by using the following CLI command:

vtl --update_carts –-name <name> --add --no_of_tapes <number>

 
NOTE: For more information about using the command line interface, see the Dell DR Series Command Line Reference Guide.
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Creating an OST or RDS Connection Type Container

Creating an OST or RDS Connection Type Container

To create an OST or RDS connection type container, follow these steps:

Select Storage > Containers.
The Containers page displays all existing containers.
2.
Click Create.
The Container Wizard — Create New Container dialog box appears.
3.
For Container Name, type the name of the container, and then click Next.
Container names cannot exceed 32 characters in length, must start with a letter, and can be composed of any combination of the following characters:
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A-Z (uppercase letters)
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a-z (lowercase letters)
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0-9 (numbers). Do not start a container name with a number.
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dash (-) or underscore (_) special characters
 
NOTE: The DR Series system does not support the use of the following special characters in container names: /, #, or @.
4.
For Connection Type, select Dell Rapid Data Storage (RDS) or Symantec OpenStorage (OST) as appropriate, and then click Next.
5.
For LSU Capacity, select one of the following options allowed per container:
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Unlimited — To define the allowed amount of incoming raw data per container (based on the physical capacity of the container). If you selected RDS, by default, Unlimited is selected.
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Quota: To define a set limit in Gibibytes (GiB) for incoming raw data allowed per container.
6.
Click Next.
A Configuration Summary of the options you selected for creating the container appears.
7.
Click Create a New Container.
A progress dialog box appears and then the Containers page is displayed, with a Successfully Added message. The list of containers in the Containers summary table is now updated with your new container.The Marker Type for the newly created container is displayed as None. The list of containers in the Containers summary table is updated with your new container.
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Editing Container Settings

Editing Container Settings

To modify any of the settings for an existing container, complete the following:

Select Storage→ Containers.
The Containers page is displayed, and lists all current containers.
2.
Click Select to identify the container in the list that you want to modify, and click Edit.
The Edit Container dialog is displayed.
3.
Modify the marker type for the selected container as needed. For details, see the topic, Creating Storage Containers.
 
CAUTION: If you are changing the marker type on a DR6000 and you are using Rapid CIFS, you must remount the share on the client after you change the marker type.
4.
Modify the connection type options for the selected container as needed.
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If you want to modify existing NFS or CIFS connection type container settings, see the topic, Creating an NFS or CIFS Connection Type Container, and make the corresponding changes.
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If you want to modify an existing VTL container type settings, see the options available in the topic, Creating a VTL Type Container, and make the corresponding changes.
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If you want to modify the existing OST or RDS connection type container settings, see the options available in the topic, Creating an OST or RDS Connection Type Container, and make the corresponding changes.
 
NOTE: If you select Open Access in the Client Access pane, the Add clients (IP or FQDN Hostname) and Clients panes are hidden and you cannot create or modify these options.
 
NOTE: The DR Series system always commits writes to NVRAM first before committing any changes to disk.
 
NOTE: The DR Series system administrator who manages the DR Series system has a different set of privileges than the CIFS administrator user. Only the DR Series system administrator can change the password for the CIFS administrator user. To change the password that allows access for the CIFS administrator user, use the DR Series system CLI authenticate --set --user administrator command. For more information, see the Dell DR Series System Command Line Reference Guide at dell.com/powervaultmanuals.
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After the container type settings have been modified, click Modify this Container .
The Successfully updated container dialog is displayed. The list of containers in the Containers summary table is updated with the newly modified container.
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Deleting Containers

Deleting Containers

Before deleting a container, Dell recommends that you first carefully consider whether or not you need to preserve the data in the container. To delete an existing container that contains data, complete the following:

CAUTION: Before deleting any DR Series container that contains deduplicated data, Dell recommends that you take steps to preserve this data using another means of long-term retention. Once a container is deleted, the deduplicated data cannot be retrieved. The DR Series system allows you to delete any specified container and all of its contents in one operation.
1.
Select Storage > Containers.
The Containers page is displayed, and lists all current containers.
2.
Click Select to identify the container you want to delete, and click Delete.
A Delete Confirmation dialog is displayed, which prompts you about the specific container by name that you selected to delete.
3.
Click OK in the Delete Confirmation dialog.
The Successfully removed container dialog is displayed. The list of containers in the Containers summary table is updated and no longer displays the deleted container.
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