Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Powered by Symantec Backup ExecUser’s Guide
Cabling The Appliance1. Locate the PowerVault DL2xxx and PowerVault MDxxxx Getting Started Guides that shipped with the appliance and follow the instr
Figure 2. Setting the PowerVault MD1200 Storage Enclosure Configuration Switch1. configuration switchConnecting The Storage Enclosure To The PowerVaul
Figure 4. Connecting the SAS Cable From the PowerVault DL2xxx System to the PowerVault MD1200 Storage Enclosure1. PERC adapter2. primary EMMNOTE: If m
Figure 5. Connecting the PowerVault DL2xxx System to the Storage Enclosure and Optional Tape LibraryNOTE: If a SCSI, SAS, or Fibre Channel host adapte
3. Complete all steps of the PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Configuration Wizard.NOTE: Run Microsoft Windows Update only after you complete al
storage enclosure slots except in the case when a failed drive has been temporarily removed for replacement. Automatic disk configuration does not beg
PowerVault DL2200 Disk Configurations Running Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 EditionThe PowerVault DL2200 supports SAS and nearline SAS drives only.
Disk Configuration PoliciesYou can select one of the following disk configuration policies on the Settings tab in the PowerVault DL Backup To Disk App
DL2xxx internal hard drives in slots 2 through 5, manually configure the desired number of virtual disks as described in the topic “Configuring Storag
Setting Options In Symantec Backup ExecBy default, Backup Exec installs the system as a stand-alone media server. For more information, see the Backup
Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates
For more information about configuring NIC teaming, see Configuring Teaming in the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter User Guide at support.dell.co
3Using The DL Backup To Disk Appliance ConsoleYou can use the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Console to:• Manage the DL Backup to Disk Ap
1. Click Launch Symantec Backup Exec .The Symantec Backup Exec window is displayed.2. Click the Devices tab on the Symantec Backup Exec window.The lib
When using the Express wizard, select the RAID level and size for the virtual disk. The Express wizard selects a recommended disk configuration that m
9. Start the Backup Exec services and navigate to Storage or Device Tree in the Backup Exec Console.10. Delete the offline virtual disk.11. Right-clic
NOTE: The Compatibility Manager feature is available on versions 3.2 and later of the appliance software stack. See the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to D
4Updating DL Backup To Disk Appliance SoftwareThe DL Backup to Disk Appliance software is updated periodically to correct problems, improve performanc
Updating The Operating SystemTo acquire and run the latest security patches, fixes, and updates for the operating system, click the Windows Update lin
5Disaster RecoveryYou can recover the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance from a number of hardware or software failures. Depending on the typ
ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings...21 Introductio
Disaster Recovery Planning Using IDRNOTE: This section applies to DL appliances running Backup Exec versions prior to Backup Exec 2012. For disaster r
NOTE: The location specified can be a network path or removable media such as a USB storage device.4. Ensure that the Backup Exec Database Maintenance
1. In the Backup Exec console, go to the Job Setup → Backup Tasks and click New Job.2. Under Source → Selection, click the View by Resource to locate
1. Click Tools → Backup Exec Services → Services Credentials → Change service account information.See Changing service account information in the Syma
1. Prior to configuring SDR, ensure that all internal and external storage has been configured including the DDS if the Backup Exec Deduplication opti
9. Navigate to the job that was created and select Run Now.Recovery Solution MapKeep the following guidelines in mind:• Reinstallation of the operatin
NOTE: For versions prior to Backup Exec 2012, see the topic "Recovering The Appliance System Disk Using IDR”. For Backup Exec 2012 and later, see
Detecting And Monitoring Disk FailuresTo optimize the protection of the RAID configured storage on the appliance, it is essential that you detect hard
Replacing DisksWhen replacing disks, use only supported disks identified in the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Interoperability Guide. En
CAUTION: Verify the operating system C: drive partition is assigned to the correct disk. If the C: partition is incorrect, remove the C: drive letter
Adding An Optional Tape Library...
13. When prompted, select the disk that holds the backup data.14. If the disks holding the DDS did not survive the disaster, then a popup message rega
Using The Dell Systems Build And Update Utility To Manually Recover The Operating SystemTo reinstall the operating system, use the Dell Systems Build
Using The Dell Unified Server Configurator — Lifecycle Controller Enabled To Manually Recover The Operating SystemUse the Unified Server Configurator
Reinstalling The PowerVault DL Backup To Disk Appliance ApplicationsThe appliance is pre-installed with the following applications:• PowerVault DL Bac
Installing Windows Server Roles And Features ManuallyThe PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Recovery and Update Utility can be used to automatical
* Static Content Compression– Management Tools* IIS Management Console* IIS 6 Management Compatibility (select all sub-options)5. Click Next.The Confi
NOTE: Do not initiate installation of Backup Exec directly from the recovery media. You must use the PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Recovery a
• Automatic Disk Configuration–This refers to a DSF that was automatically configured using the Storage Provisioning option. This automatically create
Method used to create the DSF Automatic Disk Configuration New DSF Wizard on Drive LetterManually Configuring a DSF Virtual DiskXVirtual Disk Inventor
Table 6. Non-IDR Operating System RecoveryMethod used to create the DSF Automatic Disk Configuration New DSF Wizard on Drive LetterRecover the Applian
Replacing Disks...
Method To Create DDSThis section describes the various methods that were used to create the DDS. It also applies to a DSF that was created on an appli
Method used to create the Deduplication Disk StorageAutomatic Disk ConfigurationManually configured from Backup Exec ConsoleNew Deduplication Storage
Method used to create the Deduplication Disk StorageAutomatic Disk ConfigurationManually configured from Backup Exec ConsoleNew Deduplication Storage
Method used to create the DDSAutomatic Disk ConfigurationManually configured from Backup Exec ConsoleNew DSF Wizard on Drive LetterImporting DDS from
4. In the Backup Exec console, go to the Storage tab.If a Discovering Devices message is displayed, wait for the message to get cleared. This can take
5. Enter a name for the Restore job when prompted, and accept the defaults for the remaining screens in the restore wizard.6. Click Finish at the Rest
8. Right-click the DSF and select Delete.9. Restart the Backup Exec services.See the topic "Restarting Backup Exec Services”.Retargeting Jobs Fro
NOTE: In case the replacement disks get configured as a backup to disk virtual disk, see the topic “Converting Storage Role Of Virtual Disk” for steps
Recovering Deduplication Disk Storage From BackupTo recover the DDS from Backup, follow the steps below:1. In the Backup Exec Console, navigate to the
Deleting Offline Virtual DisksAfter the appliance has been completely recovered, the Backup Exec device tree view may contain one or more offline virt
Deleting The Offline DSF...
Reassigning The Drive Letter To The DSFTo reassign the drive letter to the DSF, follow the steps below:1. In the Backup Exec console, click Tools → Co
Deleting Offline Virtual DisksAfter the appliance has been completely recovered, the Backup Exec device tree view may contain one or more offline virt
6Solution MapThis section addresses frequently asked questions about Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance deployment planning, setup, maintenan
Deployment And MaintenanceWhere do I learn about known issues? For late-breaking information about the DL Backup to Disk Appliance and potential issue
Storage Expansion And MigrationHow do I add a PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) to the PowerVault DL2xxx system?See the topic “Expansion Cards” in the
7Additional ReferencesThis section lists out the software and hardware documents for reference.NOTE: Unless mentioned otherwise, all documents are loc
Systems Management DocumentsThe following lists the Systems Management documents:•Dell Unified Server Configurator and Unified Server Configurator– Li
8Getting HelpContacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing
1IntroductionThe Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance is the latest generation of backup-to-disk protection powered by the Symantec Backup Exec
NOTE: By default, Symantec Backup Exec uses a device driver that is installed with the software.The following table lists the terms used in this docum
2Setting Up The DL Backup To Disk ApplianceThe following sections describe how to set up the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance.Network Requi
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