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DR Series Software 4.0.0.3 - Administration Guide

Introducing the DR Series system documentation Introducing the DR Series system Setting up the DR Series system Configuring the DR Series system settings Managing containers Managing replications Monitoring the DR Series system Using GlobalView Configuring and using Rapid NFS and Rapid CIFS Configuring and using Rapid Data Access with NetVault Backup and with 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 Support, maintenance, and troubleshooting Supported Ports in a DR Series System

Removing a login group

Removing a login group

To remove a configured ADS login group from the DR Series system, complete the following steps.

1.
On the left navigation menu, click System Configuration > Active Directory.
The Active Directory page is displayed.
2.
In the Action menu in the upper right corner of the page, click Remove Login Group.
3.
When prompted to confirm, click OK.
 
NOTE: Changes made to the login group take effect on the next log in attempt (unlike Windows ADS, no active checking is done on the group).
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Configuring system date and time settings

Configuring system date and time settings

In the DR Series system GUI, you can configure date and time settings, for example, to synchronize with other DR Series systems or clients running in your domain.

 
NOTE: System synchronization is critical for proper data archiving and replication service operations.

The Date and Time information settings displayed in the system GUI include:

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Mode
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Time Zone
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Date and Time

To modify the default time and date settings for your DR Series system, complete the following steps:

1.
In the left navigation menu, click System Configuration > Date and Time.

The Date and Time page is displayed, showing the following information:

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Mode—one of two types: Manual and Network Time Protocol (NTP).
 
NOTE: Dell recommends using NTP when the DR Series system is part of a workgroup and not part of a domain to ensure better replication service operations. By using the NTP mode, you synchronize your system clock whereby NTP ensures that your system has a reliable time stamp. This is critical for successful file exchanges, network log coordination and validation, and resource access requests within a workgroup. When the DR Series system is joined to a domain, such as the Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) domain, NTP is disabled and the DR Series system uses the domain time.
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Time Zone—you can select from a list of time zone options around the world.
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NTP Servers—when using NTP mode, you can define up to three NTP servers.
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Date and Time—when in Manual mode, the date and time can be shown as month, day, and time in a 24-hour time format.
2.
In the upper right corner of the page, click Edit.
 
NOTE: If the DR Series system is joined to a Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) domain, the Edit option will not be available and the Mode, Time Zone, or Date and Time values cannot be changed. If a DR Series system is joined to a domain, the Network Time Protocol (NTP) is disabled and the DR Series system uses the domain-based time service. NTP is used in the Mode setting when the DR Series system is part of a workgroup and not joined to a domain.
3.
Next to Mode, select either Manual or NTP.
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If you select Manual, follow these steps.
1.
In the Time Zone drop-down list, select a time zone.
2.
In the Date and Time drop-down calendar, select the date and then click the arrows to adjust the hour:minute:seconds for the time.
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If you select NTP, follow these steps.
1.
In the Time Zone drop-down list, select a time zone.
2.
Enter or edit the NTP server information. You can enter information for the following three entries: Ntp Server 0 (required), Ntp Server 1, Ntp Server 2.
4.
Click Save.
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Configuring DR Series system enclosures

Configuring DR Series system enclosures

To properly set up, add, and connect an expansion shelf enclosure to a DR Series system hardware appliance, you need to complete the following tasks.
1.
Power off the DR Series system.
2.
Install all cabling that connects the external expansion shelf (or shelves) to the DR Series system (For information, see the topic, “Understanding DR Series System Expansion Shelf Cabling”).
3.
Power on the external expansion shelf (or shelves), and then

power on the DR Series system.

4.
Install the Dell license for the expansion shelf enclosures.
5.
In the DR Series system GUI, add and activate the expansion shelf enclosure (as described in the steps below).

To view, add and activate expansion shelves in the DR Series system GUI, complete the following steps:

1.
In the left navigation menu, click System Configuration > Enclosures.
The Enclosures page is displayed. (This step assumes that you have completed all expansion shelf enclosure cable connections and that green LEDs are displayed next to the fastplugs on the rear chassis, indicating that cable connections are active.) On this page, you can view information about expansion shelf enclosures in the Physical Storage list, which displays the following information:
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Type — Designates whether the enclosure is internal or external (noted as Enclosure-1, Enclosure-2)
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Raw size—Lists the total capacity size on the device.
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Percentage Used—Lists the percentage of used capacity.
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Service Tag—Lists the service tag number for the enclosure.
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Configured—Lists whether the enclosure has been configured. Possible values are: "Yes," "No," and "Device not Found."
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Status—Displays a status icon as a green check mark or a red icon with a white X.
2.
To add an expansion shelf, in the Physical Storage list, in the Action column, click Detect next to the Enclosure (1 or 2) that you want to add.
The Detect Enclosure dialog is displayed.
3.
Click OK to continue adding the enclosure to the DR Series system.
 
NOTE: If the enclosure is undetected, wait 5 minutes and try again. If the enclosure still remains undetected, keep the enclosure powered on and reboot your DR Series system appliance.
4.
Once the previous step completes, to verify that an enclosure was added, you can view it in the list of Enclosures or click Dashboard→ Health.
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Managing and viewing DR Series system licenses

Managing and viewing DR Series system licenses

In the DR Series system you can easily view current system license information, upload and install a new license file, as well as unregister a DR2000v system from a DR Series hardware system (license server).

To view and manage licenses in the DR Series system GUI, complete the following steps:

1.
In the left navigation menu, click System Configuration > Licenses.
The Licenses page is displayed.
2.
If you are viewing the Licenses page for any hardware-based DR Series system (that is, not a DR2000v), you can view the following information.
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Registered Licenses—Displays the number of registered licenses for the following categories:
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Number of DR2000v Licenses Installed
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Remaining DR2000v Licenses
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Number of Enclosure Licenses Installed
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Remaining Enclosure Licenses
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Installed Licenses—Displays a list of installed licenses and the following columns of information.
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ID—An internal system-related identification number.
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Expiration Day—Lists N/A unless a DR Series system temporary license is applied in which case it lists the day the license expires.
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Description—A description of the license, for example, "36TB storage enclosure license."
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License number—The license number.
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Status
—The license status, such as "enabled" if in use.
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Registered DR2000v(s)—Displays a list of the DR2000v systems (if any) registered to the DR Series system and the following columns of information, which is dependent on the name and email information registered on the DR2000v.
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Customer Name—The name registered on the DR2000v when registering the system.
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VM Name—The hostname of the VM.
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Capacity—The capacity of the DR2000v.
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Email—The email address of the administrator registered on this DR2000v.
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Service Tag—The randomized service tag number generated by the DR2000v.
3.
To upload and install a new license file, at the top of the page under Upload License File, click Select License File, and then browse to and select the license file you want to upload
4.
If you are viewing the Licenses page of a DR2000v, you can view the following details on the license page.
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Client Information—Displays information about the current DR2000v.
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Model—The model of the DR Series system.
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Company Name—The company name associated with the administrator user, if configured.
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Administrator Name—The name associated with the administrator user, if configured.
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Registered—The status of the license registration of this DR2000v as Yes or No.
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Service Tag—The Service Tag number of the DR2000v.
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System Name—The hostname of the DR2000v.
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Administrator Email—The email address associated with the administrator user, if configured.
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Storage—The storage capacity of the DR2000v
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Comments—Any comments entered to describe this system.
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Server Information—Displays information about the DR Series hardware system to which the DR2000v is registered.
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Model
—The model of the DR Series system to which the DR2000v is registered.
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Server License—The IP address of the licensed DR Series system.
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Update Time—The timestamp of the last time the DR2000v synced with the DR Series system.
5.
On the DR2000v Licenses page, to unregister a DR2000v license from its associated DR Series license server, do the following:
a.
On the Action menu in the upper right corner of the page, click Unregister.
b.
In the Warning dialog box, click OK to unregister the license.
6.
To edit the license registration information for a DR2000v, do the following:
a.
On the Action menu in the upper right corner of the page, click Edit.
b.
In the Edit Registration pane, modify the following information as needed, and then click Save.
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IP Address/Hosname of DR License Server—The IP address/hostname of the DR Series system/license server to which this DR2000v is registered.
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Administrator Name—The name of the administrator user.
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Administrator Email—The email address associated with the administrator user.
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Company Name—The company name associated with the administrator user.
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Comment—Text comments entered to describe this system.
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