PowerProtect Data Manager 19.13 Cyber Recovery User Guide

Configuring multiple links

Configure multiple links between a DD system and a CyberSense host.

1. In the Cyber Recovery UI, from the Main Menu, select Infrastructure > Assets.
2. Click Applications at the top of the Assets content pane.
   The table includes any CyberSense applications that are added to your deployment. If your deployment is running CyberSense version 8.2, the Interface Links column includes the Configure link. If the CyberSense version is earlier than version 8.2, the Interface Links column is empty.
3. Under the Interface Links column, click Configure.
   The Interface Links pane opens. The upper left provides information about the DD systems in your deployment; the upper right lists discovered CyberSense interfaces that are available.
4. Create a DD multilink object:
   1. On the upper left, select a DD system from the Data Domain drop-down list.
      The available interfaces associated with the DD system are displayed in a table below the drop-down list.

      NOTE:

      • The list does not include interfaces that are being used for replications in and out of the Cyber Recovery vault and physical interfaces that are part of a bonding.
      • A DDVE system or an appliance might not display the interface speed.
   2. Select an enabled DD interface.
      You cannot select a disabled interface.
   3. On the upper right, select a CyberSense interface.
   4. Click Add Interface Link.

      The lower table lists the DD multilink object and the associated links between the DD system and the CyberSense host.

      The Link Status and Connectivity Status columns show as Pending Configuration because the configuration has not been saved and is not active yet.

   5. Optionally, add another link between the DD system and the CyberSense host.
   6. Optionally, delete the DD multilink object or the links in it:
      • Click Remove all to remove the DD multilink object, including the links.
      • Click to remove the associated links only. The status is Marked for Deletion until you save the configuration.
   7. When you are satisfied with the configuration or configurations, click Save.

      The Assets page is displayed and the Interface Links column for the CyberSense application that you configured displays the Edit/Configure link. Also, a system job to create the link starts and is displayed in the System Jobs page.

      NOTE: Because a DD Boost user must be configured on the CyberSense host, the link configurations are currently in the Inactive state.
5. On the CyberSense host, use the ddcfg tool to add a DD Boost user.
   The link configurations displayed in the Cyber Recovery UI will then be in the Active state.
6. In the Cyber Recovery UI, go to Assets > Applications to return to the link configuration options.
7. To edit the multilink configuration or view the status of the links, click Edit/Configure.
   NOTE: You cannot modify a configuration if an analyze operation is running. Plan to modify the configuration when an analyze operation is not running.

   The Interface Links window opens again and displays the multilink definitions.

   The Link Status column displays:

   • Pending—The DD multilink object is waiting to be configured.
   • Configuring—The DD multilink object configuration is in progress.
   • Configured—The DD multilink object configuration is completed.
   • Failed—The multilink configuration cannot be completed successfully. A check box next to the status enables you to resubmit the DD multilink object for reconfiguration.
   • Active—All links in the DD multilink object are in the active state and can be used for an Analyze operation.
   • Inactive—All links in the DD multilink object are in the inactive state and cannot be used for an Analyze operation.
   • Degraded—Only a subset of the links in the DD multilink object is active and available. The DD multilink object cannot be used for an Analyze operation.

   The Connectivity Status column displays:

   • Active—The link in the DD multilink object is configured and has connectivity.
   • Inactive—The link in the DD multilink object is configured but does not have connectivity.
   • Unknown—Either:
     • The DD multilink object is being configured, and the connectivity test has not run yet. You might see this status if you return to the Interface Links window after clicking Save.
     • The link could not be configured or the configuration failed.