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NetVault Plug-in for NDMP 10.0.5 - Application Notes for Dell FluidFS

Installation prerequisites

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/
 
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NOTE: The installation and configuration procedures are described in the Dell NetVault Backup User’s Guide.

Configuration prerequisites

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.

Authentication

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.
Log on with this user account when adding the NDMP Server or reconfiguring the plug-in authentication details.
Figure 4. Modify NDMP settings dialog box
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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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NOTE: The Dell FluidFS NAS also assigns IP addresses to each controller in the cluster. Do not use these IP addresses when you add the Dell NAS to the plug-in.
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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.
Figure 5. Configure DMA servers dialog box

Local Device Topology

This section describes local device topology configuration requirements and guidelines.

Before configuring or adding the NAS Filer to the NetVault Backup application, verify that the devices are attached and visible on all nodes in the cluster.

Example:

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.

The examples provided here are for your reference and these are limited and non-inclusive. For queries and issues, contact FluidFS Support team.

Reference - Display all discovered devices:

CLI> system data-protection tape-devices discovered-list –

Reference - Add a device alias:

Changer:

CLI> system data-protection tape-devices add media:STK:L700::0x500065b152501600 STK_L700P1

Tape:

CLI> system data-protection tape-devices add tape:IBM:ULT3580-TD4:9I0E1Z_01_:0x500065b152501600 STK_L700D1P1

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