Dell PowerVault DL2000 User Manual

Dell PowerVault DL Backup To Disk Appliance Powered By CommVault SimpanaUser’s Guide

1. Rack and cable the PowerVault DL2x00 system and storage enclosure(s).2. Configure the PowerVault MD1x00 storage enclosure(s) to unified mode.3. Con

1. configuration switchFigure 2. Setting the PowerVault MD1200 Storage Enclosure Configuration Switch1. configuration switchConnecting The Storage Enc

1. PERC2. EMMFigure 4. Connecting the SAS Cable From the PowerVault DL2x00 System to the PowerVault MD1200 Storage Enclosure1. PERC2. EMM12

Figure 5. Connecting the SAS Cable From the PowerVault DL2x00 System to the PowerVault MD1200 Storage Enclosure (Redundant Configuration)1. Primary EM

1. PERC (optional)2. PowerVault DL2x00 system3. SAS HBA (optional)4. tape backup (optional)5. storage enclosure (optional)NOTE: If a SCSI, SAS, or Fib

Reboot the PowerVault DL2x00 and log on to resume the PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Configuration Wizard.Configuring SNMP SettingsSimple Netw

Figure 7. Dell PowerVault DL2000 and DL2100 Disk SlotsPowerVault DL2100 Disk ConfigurationsThe PowerVault DL2100 supports SATA drives only. The operat

Figure 9. Dell PowerVault DL2200, DL2300, and MD1200 Disk SlotsPowerVault DL2200 Disk Configurations Running Windows Server 2008 R2In addition to the

NOTE: Under certain circumstances, a physical disk failure can cause the configuration state to transition from advanced to standard. In this case, th

Configuring The PowerVault DL2x00 System With NIC TeamingThe Broadcom Advanced Control Suite (BACS) is preinstalled on the appliance. You use BACS to

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

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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

Depending on the error condition, automatic disk configuration may or may not be able to proceed. The following table lists the error conditions that

– Detect on Selected MediaAgents in Parallel– Automatically Create DOS Drivepools– Exhaustive Detection (Only for Libraries without Drive IDs Support)

To launch the Express and Advanced Create Virtual Disk wizards:1. In Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Storage Management, expand the storage tree

Logging On To The CommCellFor versions of Simpana prior to 9.0, the default user name and password to log on to the CommCell is cvadmin. For Simpana v

When all the critical software components have been updated to a supported version, backup application jobs resume. See Updating DL Backup To Disk App

4Updating DL Backup To Disk Appliance SoftwareDell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance software is updated periodically to correct problems, improv

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

• Reinstallation of the operating system requires you to reinstall all the applications on the appliance.• A non-recoverable failure of the disk group

Recovering From Disk FailuresAbout RAID TypesThe internal disk storage containing the operating system and applications in the DL2x00 system is precon

• Dell Management Console — The Dell Management Console (DMC) centrally monitors the status of Dell systems. For more information about installing and

NOTE: SBUU is only supported on the DL2000 appliance. For all other appliance models, see Using The Dell Unified Server Configurator - Lifecycle Contr

NOTE: USC LCE is not supported on the DL2000 appliance. See Using The Dell Systems Build And Update Utility To Manually Recover The Operating System.L

NOTE: Perform the following steps to either repair a corrupted application or during the system recovery process of a disaster recovery scenario.Using

Figure 10. Commvault Simpana 8.0 SQL Restore36

Figure 11. CommVault Simpana 9.0 Database Restore37

Figure 12. Database Restore for CommVault Simpana 9.0 SP4 and Later11. For Simpana versions prior to 9.0, on the SQL Restore tab in the CommServeDisas

Figure 13. Simpana 8.0 Post RecoveryFor Simpana versions 9.0 and later, select the Post Recovery tab and select:– Perform Post Recovery operations– Re

Creating Virtual Disks...

Figure 14. Simpana 9.0 Post Recovery14. Click OK to continue with the restore.15. If prompted to stop the Simpana services to proceed with the restore

20. Right-click the CommServe system name at the top of the tree view and select Properties.21. Select all the options in the Activity Control tab.22.

Table 4. List of Windows Server 2008 Roles and Features in the Add Features WizardFeatures Notes.NET Framework 3.0 Features A dialog box may display t

Role Services Sub OptionsManagement Tools– IIS Management Console– IIS 6 Management Compatibility (select all sub-options)6. Click Next.The Confirm In

• Verify the functionality to be installed on the appliance. CommVault Simpana Backup and Recovery can be installed as a CommServe system including th

6Solution MapDepending on the version of CommVault Simpana software installed on the DL2x00 system, select the appropriate documentation link at docum

Deployment And MaintenanceWhat do You Want to do? Documents and Resources AvailableLearn more about system requirements for the DL Backup to Disk Appl

What do You Want to do? Documents and Resources AvailableUnderstand and set up a media management strategy for the optional tape library in CommVault

What do You Want to do? Documents and Resources AvailableManagement , and type migrate a magnetic library in the search tool.For Simpana 9.0, click Si

7Additional ReferencesNOTE: Depending on the version of CommVault Simpana software installed on the PowerVault DL2x00, select the appropriate document

Reinstalling CommVault Simpana Backup And Recovery During Disaster Recovery...43Repairing CommVault Simpana B

Document Description LocationDell Serial-Attached SCSI 6/iR Integrated and Adapter User’s GuideContains information on the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

Document Description LocationDell Unified Server Configurator and Unified Server Configurator - Lifecycle Controller Enabled User GuideDescribes how t

CD/DVD Media Description LocationDell Management ConsoleDVD containing the installation software and documentation for the Dell Management Console.Sup

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1IntroductionThe Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance is the latest generation of backup to disk protection powered by CommVault Simpana softwa

Table 1. DL Backup to Disk Appliance Hardware and Software ComponentsComponent TypeDL Backup to Disk Appliance AppliancePowerVault DL2x00 system DL2x0

2Setting Up DL Backup To Disk ApplianceInstallation PrerequisitesNetwork RequirementsThe Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance requires the foll