- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- About This Guide
- Dell Storage Manager Overview
- Getting Started
- Use the Client to Connect to the Data Collector
- Next Steps
- Add Dell Storage Manager Users
- Add Storage Centers to Dell Storage Manager
- Configure Storage Center Volumes
- Add Servers to the Storage Centers
- Add PS Groups to Dell Storage Manager
- Add FluidFS Clusters to Dell Storage Manager
- Configure Email Notifications
- Set up Remote Storage Centers and Relication QoS
- Configure Replications and Live Volumes
- Prepare for Disaster Recovery
- Storage Center Overview
- Storage Center Deployment
- Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Systems
- Open the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers Wizard From the Dell Storage Manager Client Welcome Screen
- Open the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers Wizard from the Dell Storage Manager Client
- Select a Storage Center to Initialize
- Set System Information
- Set Administrator Information
- Configure iSCSI Fault Domains (iSCSI Front-End Only)
- Confirm the Storage Center Configuration
- Deploy the Storage Center
- Review Redundant Paths (FC or SAS Front-End Only)
- Inherit Settings
- Configure Time Settings
- Configure SMTP Server Settings
- Set Up SupportAssist
- Accept the SupportAssist Collection Agreement
- Provide Contact Information
- Provide Site Contact Information
- Validate the SupportAssist Connection
- Update Storage Center
- Set Default Storage Profile (SCv2000 Series Controllers Only)
- Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
- Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv3000 Series Storage Systems
- Open the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers Wizard From the Dell Storage Manager Client Welcome Screen
- Open the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers Wizard from the Dell Storage Manager Client
- Select a Storage Center to Initialize
- Welcome Page
- Customer Installation Authorization
- Set System Information
- Set Administrator Information
- Confirm the Storage Center Configuration
- Deploy the Storage Center
- Enter Key Management Server Settings
- Create a Storage Type
- Fault Tolerance
- Inherit Settings
- Configure Time Settings
- Configure SMTP Server Settings
- Set Up SupportAssist
- Accept the SupportAssist Collection Agreement
- Provide Contact Information
- Provide Site Contact Information
- Validate the SupportAssist Connection
- Update Storage Center
- Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
- Discover and Configure Uninitialized SC5020 and SC7020 Storage Systems
- Open the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers Wizard From the Dell Storage Manager Client Welcome Screen
- Open the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers Wizard from the Dell Storage Manager Client
- Introduction to Storage Center Initial Configuration
- Select a Storage Center to Initialize
- Welcome Page
- Customer Installation Authorization
- Set System Information
- Set Administrator Information
- Confirm the Storage Center Configuration
- Deploy the Storage Center
- Enter Key Management Server Settings
- Create a Storage Type
- Fault Tolerance
- Inherit Settings
- Configure Time Settings
- Configure SMTP Server Settings
- Set Up SupportAssist
- Accept the SupportAssist Collection Agreement
- Provide Contact Information
- Provide Site Contact Information
- Validate the SupportAssist Connection
- Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
- Configuring SC4020 and SC8000 Storage Centers
- Welcome Page
- Submit the Storage Center License
- Create a Disk Folder
- Add a Controller (Configure Storage Center Wizard)
- Set System Information
- Enter Key Management Server Settings
- Configure Ports
- Inherit Settings
- Configure Time Settings
- Configure SMTP Server Settings
- Accept the SupportAssist Collection Agreement
- Provide Contact Information
- Provide Site Contact Information
- Validate the SupportAssist Connection
- Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
- Configuring SC9000 Storage Centers
- Welcome Page
- Set System Information
- Submit the Storage Center License
- Create a Disk Folder
- Deploy the Storage Center – Add a Controller
- Deploy the Storage Center
- Enter Key Management Server Settings
- Create a Storage Type
- Configure Ports
- Inherit Settings
- Configure Time Settings
- Configure SMTP Server Settings
- Set Up SupportAssist
- Accept the SupportAssist Collection Agreement
- Provide Contact Information
- Provide Site Contact Information
- Validate the SupportAssist Connection
- Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
- Set Up a localhost or VMware Host
- Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Systems
- Storage Center Administration
- Adding and Organizing Storage Centers
- Managing Volumes
- Attributes That Determine Volume Behavior
- Volume Icons
- Creating Volumes
- Modifying Volumes
- Edit Multiple Volumes
- Rename a Volume
- Move a Volume to a Different Volume Folder
- Move Multiple Volumes to a Different Volume Folder
- Expand a Volume
- Enable or Disable Read/Write Caching for a Volume
- Assign Snapshot Profiles to a Volume
- Assign Snapshot Profiles to Multiple Volumes
- Assign a Different Storage Profile to a Volume
- Assign a Different Storage Profile to Multiple Volumes
- Force Writes to the Lowest Storage Tier for a Volume
- Associate a Chargeback Department with a Volume
- Configure a Space Consumption Limit for a Volume
- Configure an OpenVMS Unique Disk ID for a Volume
- Configure Related View Volume Maximums for a Volume
- Copying Volumes
- Migrating Volumes With Live Migrate
- Live Migration Requirements
- Live Migration Roles
- Creating a Live Migration
- Modifying Live Migrations
- Swap the Source Storage Center for a Live Migration
- Cancel a Live Migration Source Storage Center Swap
- Allow a Live Migration to Automatically Swap Roles
- Complete a Live Migration
- Enable or Disable Deduplication for a Live Migration
- Change the Source Replication QoS Node for a Live Migration
- Delete a Live Migration
- Viewing Live Migration Volumes
- Creating and Managing Volume Folders
- Creating and Managing Volume Snapshots
- Manually Create a Snapshot for a Volume
- View Snapshots on a Volume
- Assign Snapshot Profiles to a Volume
- Create a Local Recovery Volume (View Volume) from a Snapshot
- Pause Snapshot Creation for a Volume
- Pause Snapshot Expiration for a Volume
- Allow the Most Recent Snapshot for a Volume to be Expired
- Expire a Snapshot Manually
- Mapping Volumes to Servers
- Map a Volume to a Server
- Map Multiple Volumes to a Server
- Unmap a Volume from a Server
- Unmap Multiple Volumes from Servers
- Promote a Volume Mapping from a Server to a Server Cluster
- Demote a Mapping from a Server Cluster to an Individual Server
- Deploy a Bootable Volume Image to a New Server
- Change the LUN Used by a Volume/Server Mapping
- Specify Which Controller Processes IO for a Volume/Server Mapping
- Limit the Number of Paths That Can Be Used for a Volume/Server Mapping
- Change a Volume/Server Mapping to Read-Only
- Deleting Volumes and Volume Folders
- Managing Data Reduction
- Managing Snapshot Profiles
- Managing Storage Profiles
- Managing QoS Profiles
- Importing Volumes from an External Storage Array
- Storage Center Server Administration
- Server Management Options
- Managing Servers on a Storage Center
- Creating Servers
- Modifying Servers
- Apply One or More Snapshot Profiles to a Server
- Add a Server to a Server Cluster
- Remove a Server from a Server Cluster
- Convert a Physical Server to a Virtual Server
- Convert a Virtual Server to a Physical Server
- Rename a Server
- Change the Operating System of a Server
- Move a Server to a Different Server Folder
- Add One or More HBAs to a Server
- Remove One or More HBAs from a Server
- Mapping Volumes to Servers
- Creating and Managing Server Folders
- Deleting Servers and Server Folders
- Managing Servers Centrally on the Servers View
- Server Types That Can Be Centrally Managed
- Storage Manager Server Agent for Windows Servers
- IPMI Support for NAS Appliances
- Registering Servers with Dell Storage Manager
- Organizing and Removing Registered Servers
- Updating Server Information
- Managing Server Data Collection and Reporting Settings
- Creating Server Volumes and Datastores
- Assigning/Creating Virtual Servers on Storage Centers
- Manually Mapping a Windows Server to a Storage Center Server
- Managing NAS Appliances Powered by Windows Storage Server
- View Operating System Information about a Windows-Based NAS Appliance
- View HBA Connectivity Information for a Windows-Based NAS Appliance
- View Hardware Health Information for a Windows-Based NAS Appliance
- Clear the System Event Log (SEL) for a Windows-based NAS appliance
- Shut Down a Windows-Based NAS Appliance
- Reset the Power for a Windows-Based NAS Appliance
- Installing and Using the Server Agent on a Windows Server
- Managing Virtual Volumes With Dell Storage Manager
- PS Series Storage Array Administration
- About Groups
- About Volumes
- Create a Volume
- Modify a Volume
- Create a Volume Folder
- Edit a Volume Folder
- Delete a Volume Folder
- Move a Volume to a Folder
- Move Multiple Volumes to a Folder
- Rename a Volume
- Clone a Volume
- Modify Volume Access Settings
- Set a Volume Online or Offline
- Add Access Policy Groups to a Volume
- Add Access Policies to a Volume
- Create a Basic Access Point
- Delete a Volume
- Restore a Volume from the Recycle Bin
- Empty the Recycle Bin
- Permanently Delete a Volume in the Recycle Bin
- About Snapshots
- Managing Replication Schedules
- About Access Policies
- Monitoring a PS Series Group
- Storage Center Maintenance
- Managing Storage Center Settings
- Viewing and Modifying Storage Center Information
- Modifying Storage Center Network Settings
- Configuring Storage Center User Preferences
- Set the Default Size for New Volumes
- Set the Default Base Volume Name for New Volumes
- Set Default Data Reduction Settings for New Volumes
- Set Default Cache Settings for New Volumes
- Set the Default Snapshot Options for New Volumes
- Allow or Disallow Advanced Volume Mapping Settings
- Set the Default Operating System for New Servers
- Set the Default Storage Profile for New Volumes
- Set the Default Storage Type for New Volumes
- Set Default Volume QoS Profile
- Allow QoS Profile Selection
- Configuring Storage Center Data Settings
- Configuring Storage Center Secure Console Settings
- Configuring Storage Center SMTP Settings
- Configuring Storage Center SNMP Settings
- Configuring Storage Center Time Settings
- Configuring Filters to Restrict Administrative Access
- Configuring a Storage Center to Inherit Settings
- Managing Storage Center Users and Groups
- User Privilege Levels
- User Groups
- User Account Management and Authentication
- Managing Local Storage Center Users
- Create a Local Storage Center User
- Configure the Default User Preferences for New Storage Center Users
- Increase the Privilege Level for a Local Storage Center User
- Change the Preferred Language for a Storage Center User
- Change the Session Timeout for a Local Storage Center User
- Enable or Disable Access for a Local Storage Center User
- Modify Local Group Membership for a Local Storage Center User
- Configure Preferences for a Local Storage Center User
- Modify Descriptive Information About a Local Storage Center User
- Change the Password for a Local Storage Center User
- Delete a Local Storage Center User
- Restore a Deleted Local Storage Center User
- Managing Local Storage Center User Groups
- Enabling Directory Services Authentication
- Managing Directory Service Users
- Grant Access to a Directory User
- Increase the Privilege Level for a Directory Service User
- Change the Session Timeout for a Directory Service User
- Enable or Disable Access for a Directory Service User
- Modify Local Group Membership for a Directory Service User
- Configure Preferences for a Directory Service User
- Modify Descriptive Information About a Directory Service User
- Delete a Directory Service User
- Restore a Deleted Directory Service User
- Managing Directory User Groups
- Managing Local Storage Center User Password Requirements
- Managing Front-End I/O Ports
- Front-End Connectivity Modes
- About Fault Domains and Ports
- Failover Behavior
- Rebalance Front-End Ports
- Managing Front-End I/O Port Hardware
- Rename a Front-End I/O Port
- Reset a Front-End IO Port Name to the WWN
- Change the Preferred Physical IO Port for a Virtual IO Port
- Set or Modify the IP Address and Gateway for a Single iSCSI Port
- Test Network Connectivity for an iSCSI Port
- Set Threshold Alert Definitions for a Front-End IO Port
- Configure Front-End I/O Ports (Fibre Channel and SAS)
- Configure Front-End I/O Ports (iSCSI)
- Unconfigure Front-End I/O Ports
- Converting Front-End Ports to Virtual Port Mode
- Managing Back-End I/O Port Hardware
- Grouping Fibre Channel I/O Ports Using Fault Domains
- Grouping iSCSI I/O Ports Using Fault Domains
- iSCSI VLAN Tagging Support
- Creating iSCSI Fault Domains
- Modifying iSCSI Fault Domains
- Rename an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Modify iSCSI Fault Domain Control Port Network Settings
- Add a VLAN ID to a Physical iSCSI Fault Domain
- Modify the MTU for an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Modify the TCP Port for an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Modify the iSCSI Window Size for an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Modify Digest Settings for an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Modify Timeout Settings for an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Add Ports to an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Test Network Connectivity for an iSCSI Port in a Fault Domain
- Remove Ports from an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Delete an iSCSI Fault Domain
- Configuring NAT Port Forwarding for iSCSI Fault Domains
- Configuring CHAP for iSCSI Fault Domains
- Grouping SAS I/O Ports Using Fault Domains
- Managing Disks and Disk Folders
- Managing Secure Data
- Managing Data Redundancy
- Managing Disk Enclosures
- Add an Enclosure
- Remove an Enclosure
- Replace an Enclosure
- Rename a Disk Enclosure
- Set an Asset Tag for a Disk Enclosure
- Delete an Enclosure
- Mute an Enclosure Alarm
- Unmute an Enclosure Alarm
- Clear the Swap Status for an Enclosure Cooling Fan
- Clear the Swap Status for an Enclosure I/O Module
- Clear the Swap Status for an Enclosure Power Supply
- Replace a Failed Power Supply
- Clear the Under Voltage Status for a Power Supply
- Clear the Swap Status for a Temperature Sensor
- Clear the Minimum and Maximum Recorded Values for Temperature Sensor
- Replace a Failed Cooling Fan Sensor
- Enable or Disable the Disk Indicator Light
- Clear the Swap Status for a Disk
- Managing Storage Center Controllers
- Updating Storage Center
- Shutting Down and Restarting a Storage Center
- Managing Field Replaceable Units (FRU)
- Managing Storage Center Settings
- Viewing Storage Center Information
- Viewing Summary Information
- Storage Center Summary Plugins
- Viewing Summary Information for a Storage Center
- Viewing Summary Information for Multiple Storage Centers
- Using the Status Plugin
- Using the Storage Summary Plugin
- Using the Front End IO Summary Plugin
- Using the Current Alerts Plugin
- Using the Replication Validation Plugin
- Using the Top 10 Fastest Growing Volumes Plugin
- Using the Current Threshold Alerts Plugin
- Viewing Detailed Storage Usage Information
- Viewing Historical IO Performance
- Viewing Current IO Performance
- Configuring Chart Options
- Configure the Storage Center Data Gathering Schedule
- Exporting Usage Data
- Monitoring Storage Center Hardware
- Monitoring a Storage Center Controller
- View Summary Information for All Controllers in a Storage Center
- View Summary Information for a Controller
- View a Diagram of a Controller
- View IO Port Information and Status for a Controller
- Locate a Port in the Controller Diagram
- View Fan Status for a Controller
- View Power Supply Status for a Controller
- View Temperature Information for a Controller
- View Voltage Sensor Status for a Controller
- View Cache Card Status for a Controller
- Monitoring a Storage Center Disk Enclosure
- View Summary Information for All Enclosures in a Storage Center
- View Summary Information for an Enclosure
- View a Diagram of an Enclosure
- View Alarm Status for an Enclosure
- View Disk Status for an Enclosure
- Locate a Disk in the Enclosure Diagram
- View Cooling Fan Status for an Enclosure
- Locate a Cooling Fan Sensor in the Enclosure Diagram
- View IO Module Status for an Enclosure
- Locate an IO Module in the Enclosure Diagram
- View Power Supply Status for an Enclosure
- Locate a Power Supply in the Enclosure Diagram
- View Temperatures for an Enclosure
- Monitoring SSD Endurance
- Viewing UPS Status
- Monitoring a Storage Center Controller
- Viewing Summary Information
- SMI-S
- FluidFS Administration
- How FS8600 Scale-Out NAS Works
- FluidFS System Management for FS Series Appliances
- Seamless Session Failover
- Using the Dell Storage Manager Client or CLI to Connect to the FluidFS Cluster
- Managing Secured Management
- Add a Secured Management Subnet
- Change the Secured Management Subnet Interface
- Change the Prefix for the Secured Management Subnet
- Change the VLAN Tag for the Secured Management Subnet
- Change the VIP for the Secured Management Subnet
- Change the NAS Controller IP Addresses for the Secured Management Subnet
- Enable or Disable Secured Management
- Managing the FluidFS Cluster Name
- Accept the End-User License Agreement
- Managing the System Time
- Managing the FTP Server
- Managing SNMP
- Managing the Health Scan Throttling Mode
- Managing the Operation Mode
- Managing Client Connections
- Shutting Down and Restarting NAS Controllers
- Managing NAS Appliance and NAS Controller Blinking
- FluidFS Networking
- Managing the Default Gateway
- Managing DNS Servers and Suffixes
- Managing Static Routes
- Managing the Client Networks
- View the Client Networks
- Create a Client Network
- Change the Prefix for a Client Network
- Change the VLAN Tag for a Client Network
- Change the Client VIPs for a Client Network
- Change the NAS Controller IP Addresses for a Client Network
- Delete a Client Network
- View the Client Network MTU
- Change the Client Network MTU
- View the Client Network Bonding Mode
- Change the Client Network Bonding Mode
- About Multichannel
- Viewing the Fibre Channel WWNs
- Managing iSCSI SAN Connectivity
- Add or Remove an iSCSI Port
- Add or Remove an iSCSI Fabric
- Change the VLAN Tag for an iSCSI Fabric
- Change the NAS Controller IP Addresses for an iSCSI Fabric
- FluidFS Account Management and Authentication
- Account Management and Authentication
- Default Administrative Accounts
- Default Local User and Local Group Accounts
- Managing Administrator Accounts
- Managing Local Users and Groups Using MMC
- Managing Local Users
- Managing Local Groups
- Managing Active Directory
- Managing LDAP
- Reduce the Number of Subtrees for Searches
- Enable LDAP Authentication
- Change the LDAP Base DN
- Add or Remove LDAP Servers
- Enable or Disable LDAP on Active Directory Extended Schema
- Enable or Disable Authentication for the LDAP Connection
- Enable or Disable TLS Encryption for the LDAP Connection
- Disable LDAP Authentication
- Managing NIS
- Managing User Mappings Between Windows and UNIX/Linux Users
- FluidFS NAS Volumes, Shares, and Exports
- Managing the NAS Pool
- View Internal Storage Reservations
- View the Size of the NAS Pool
- Expand the Size of the NAS Pool
- Set the Metadata Tier
- Enable or Disable the NAS Pool Used Space Alert
- Enable or Disable the NAS Pool Unused Space Alert
- About Multitenancy
- Create a New Tenant
- Moving a NAS Volume Between Tenants
- Managing NAS Volumes
- File Security Styles
- Thin and Thick Provisioning for NAS Volumes
- Managing NAS Volume Space
- Choosing a Strategy for NAS Volume Creation
- Examples of NAS Volume Creation
- NAS Volumes Storage Space Terminology
- Managing the Storage Profile for a NAS Cluster or Pool
- Configuring NAS Volumes
- Optimize NAS Volumes for Use as VMware vSphere Datastores
- Restrict Snapshot Access
- View NAS Volumes
- Create a NAS Volume
- Rename a NAS Volume
- Change Access Time Granularity for a NAS Volume
- Change Permissions Interoperability for a NAS Volume
- Change the Space Settings of a NAS Volume
- SCSI Unmap
- Enable or Disable a NAS Volume Used Space Alert
- Enable or Disable a NAS Volume Unused Space Alert
- Enable or Disable a NAS Volume Snapshot Space Consumption Threshold Alert
- Delete a NAS Volume
- Organizing NAS Volumes in Dell Storage Manager Using Folders
- Cloning a NAS Volume
- Managing SMB Shares
- Configuring SMB Shares
- Enable or Disable SMB Message Signing
- Enable or Disable SMB Message Encryption
- Viewing and Disconnecting SMB Connections
- Using SMB Home Shares
- Changing the Owner of an SMB Share
- Managing ACLs or SLPs on an SMB Share
- Accessing an SMB Share Using Windows
- Show Dot Files to SMB Client
- Branch Cache
- Configuring Branch Cache
- Accessing an SMB Share Using UNIX or Linux
- Managing NFS Exports
- Configuring NFS Exports
- View All NFS Exports on a FluidFS Cluster
- View NFS Exports on a NAS Volume
- Add an NFS Export
- Change the Folder Path for an NFS Export
- Change the Client Authentication Methods for an NFS Export
- Change the Client Access Permissions for an NFS Export
- Enable or Disable Secure Ports for an NFS Export
- Delete an NFS Export
- View or Select the Latest NFS Version Supported
- Setting Permissions for an NFS Export
- Accessing an NFS Export
- Configuring NFS Exports
- Global Namespace
- Using FTP
- Using Symbolic Links
- Managing Quota Rules
- About Data Reduction
- FluidFS Data Protection
- Managing Antivirus
- Managing Snapshots
- Managing NDMP
- Managing Replication
- How Replication Works
- Target NAS Volumes
- Managing Replication Partnerships
- Replicating NAS Volumes
- Monitoring Replication Progress and Viewing Replication Events
- Recovering an Individual NAS Volume
- Using Replication for Disaster Recovery
- File Access Notification
- FluidFS Monitoring
- Monitoring NAS Appliance Hardware
- View the Status of the Interfaces
- View the Status of the Disks
- View the Status of a Backup Power Supply
- View the Status of the Fans
- View the Status of the Power Supplies
- Viewing the Status of FluidFS Cluster Services
- Viewing the Status of Background Processes
- Viewing FluidFS Cluster NAS Pool Trends
- Viewing FluidFS Cluster Storage Usage
- Viewing NAS Volume Storage Usage
- Viewing FluidFS Cluster Traffic Statistics
- Monitoring NAS Appliance Hardware
- FluidFS Maintenance
- Connecting Multiple Data Collectors to the Same Cluster
- Adding and Removing FluidFS Clusters in Dell Storage Manager
- Organizing FluidFS Clusters Using Folders
- Adding a Storage Center to a FluidFS Cluster
- Adding and Deleting NAS Appliances in a FluidFS Cluster
- Detaching, Attaching, and Replacing a NAS Controller
- Managing Service Packs
- Managing Firmware Updates
- Update Firmware Using FTP
- Restoring the NAS Volume Configuration
- Restoring Local Users
- Restoring Local Groups
- Reinstalling FluidFS from the Internal Storage Device
- FS Series VAAI Plugin
- FluidFS Troubleshooting
- Viewing the Event Log
- Running Diagnostics
- Configuring the BMC Network
- Launching the iBMC Virtual KVM
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Troubleshoot Active Directory Issues
- Troubleshoot Backup Issues
- Troubleshoot SMB Issues
- Access to SMB File Denied Due to Unavailable AV Server
- Access to SMB File/Folder Denied Due to Permissions
- Access to SMB Shares Unavailable After Microsoft Update
- SMB ACL Corruption
- SMB Client Clock Skew
- SMB Client Disconnect on File Read
- SMB Client Incorrect Password Login Failure
- SMB Delete On Close Denial
- SMB File Sharing Conflict
- SMB Locking Inconsistency
- SMB Maximum Connections Reached
- SMB Share Does Not Exist
- SMB Share Name Truncated In Event After Mapping SMB Share
- SMB Path Share Not Found
- SMB Write to Read Only NAS Volume
- Troubleshoot NFS Issues
- Cannot Mount NFS Export
- NFS Export Does Not Exist
- NFS File Access Denied
- NFS Insecure Access to Secure Export
- NFS Mount Fails Due to Export Options
- NFS Mount Fails Due to Netgroup Failure
- NFS Mount Path Does Not Exist
- NFS Owner Restricted Operation
- NFS Write to Read-Only Export
- NFS Write To Read-Only NAS Volume
- NFS Write to Snapshot
- Troubleshoot NAS File Access and Permissions Issues
- Troubleshoot Networking Problems
- Troubleshoot Replication Issues
- Replication Configuration Error
- Replication Target FluidFS Cluster is Busy
- Replication Target File System is Busy
- Replication Target is Down
- Replication Target is Not Optimal
- Replication Target Volume is Busy Reclaiming Space
- Replication Target Volume is Detached
- Replication Disconnection
- Replication Incompatible Versions
- Replication Internal Error
- Replication Target Does Not Have Enough Space
- Replication Source FluidFS Cluster is Busy
- Replication Source is Down
- Replication Source is Not Optimal
- Replication Source Volume Is Busy Reclaiming Space
- Troubleshoot System Issues
- Remote Storage Centers and Replication QoS
- Storage Center Replications and Live Volumes
- Storage Center Replications
- Replication Types
- Replication Requirements
- Replication Behavior When a Destination Volume Fails
- Replicating a Single Volume to Multiple Destinations
- Replication on SCv2000 Series Storage Systems
- Replication Icons
- Simulating Replications
- Replicating Volumes
- Migrating Volumes to Another Storage Center
- Modifying Replications
- Change the Type for a Replication
- Change the Synchronization Mode for a Synchronous Replication
- Include Active Snapshot Data for an Asynchronous Replication
- Enable or Disable Deduplication for a Replication
- Select a Different QoS Definition for a Replication
- Configure a Replication to Write Data to the Lowest Tier at the Destination
- Allow Replicate Storage to Lowest Tier Selection During Initial Replication Configuration
- Pause a Replication
- Resume a Paused Live Volume
- Convert a Replication to a Live Volume
- Set Threshold Alert Definitions for a Replication
- Monitoring Replications
- Managing Cross-Platform Replication
- Storage Center Live Volumes
- Live Volume Requirements
- Live Volume Types
- Live Volume Icon
- Live Volume Roles
- Automatic Failover for Live Volumes
- Managed Replications for Live Volumes
- Creating Live Volumes
- Modifying Live Volumes
- Swap the Primary Storage Center for a Live Volume
- Change the Replication Type for a Live Volume
- Change the Synchronization Mode for a Synchronous Live Volume
- Add a Managed Replication to a Live Volume
- Include Active Snapshot Data for an Asynchronous Live Volume
- Enable or Disable Deduplication for a Live Volume
- Select Different QoS Definitions for a Live Volume
- Configure a Live Volume to Write Data to the Lowest Tier at the Destination
- Allow Replicate Storage to Lowest Tier Selection
- Allow a Live Volume to Automatically Swap Roles
- Revert a Live Volume to a Replication
- Pause a Live Volume
- Resume a Paused Live Volume
- Set Threshold Alert Definitions for a Live Volume
- Delete a Live Volume
- Force Delete a Live Volume
- Manually Bring Primary Live Volume Online
- Modifying Live Volumes with Automatic Failover
- Live Volume ALUA
- Monitoring Live Volumes
- Storage Center Replications
- Storage Center DR Preparation and Activation
- How Disaster Recovery Works
- Disaster Recovery Administration Options
- Preparing for Disaster Recovery
- Activating Disaster Recovery
- Activating Disaster Recovery for PS Series Group Replications
- Restarting Failed Replications
- Restoring Replications and Live Volumes
- Deleting Restore Points
- Remote Data Collector
- Remote Data Collector Management
- Remote Data Collector Requirements
- Virtual Appliance Requirements
- Installing and Configuring a Remote Data Collector
- Disconnecting and Reconnecting a Remote Data Collector
- Using a Remote Data Collector to Activate Disaster Recovery
- Enabling Email Notifications for the Remote Data Collector
- Storage Replication Adapter for VMware SRM
- Threshold Alerts
- Configuring Threshold Definitions
- Viewing and Deleting Threshold Alerts
- Configuring Volume Advisor Movement Recommendations
- Export Threshold Alerts
- Configuring Email Notifications for Threshold Alerts
- Performing Threshold Queries
- Storage Center Reports
- Storage Center Chargeback
- Configure Chargeback or Modify Chargeback Settings
- Configuring Chargeback Departments
- Setting Up Departments
- Managing Department Line Items
- Assigning Volumes to Chargeback Departments
- Assign Volumes to a Department in the Chargeback View
- Assign Volume Folders to a Department in the Chargeback View
- Remove Volumes/Volume Folders from a Department in the Chargeback View
- Assign a Volume/Volume Folder to a Department in the Storage View
- Remove a Volume/Volume Folder from a Department in the Storage View
- Perform a Manual Chargeback Run
- Viewing Chargeback Runs
- View a Chart of Department Costs for a Chargeback Run
- View the Results of the Chargeback Run in Table Format
- View Cost and Storage Savings Realized by Dynamic Capacity for a Chargeback Run
- View Cost and Storage Savings Realized by Using Data Instant Snapshots for a Chargeback Run
- View Cost Savings Realized by Using Data Progression for a Chargeback Run
- Working with Charts
- Exporting Chargeback Data
- Storage Center Monitoring
- Storage Alerts
- Events
- Storage Logs
- Audit Logs
- Export Monitoring Data
- Configure Data Collection Schedules
- Data Collector Management
- Access the Data Collector View
- Configuring Data Collector Settings
- Configuring General Settings
- Restart the Data Collector
- Enable the Chargeback Feature
- Change Storage Center Timeout Settings
- Set the Maximum Memory for a Data Collector on a Windows Server
- Set the Maximum Memory for a Data Collector on a Virtual Appliance
- Select a Network Adapter
- Configure a Custom SSL Certificate
- Configure a Login Banner Message
- Configure Data Collector Ports
- Change Data Collector Data Source
- Change the Database Connection
- Configuring Environment Settings
- Configuring Monitoring Settings
- Configuring Virtual Appliance Settings
- Configuring General Settings
- Managing Available Storage Centers
- Managing Available PS Series Groups
- Managing Available FluidFS Clusters
- Managing the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
- Migrate a Microsoft SQL Server Database
- Uninstalling the Data Collector
- Dell Storage Manager User Management
- Dell Storage Manager User Privileges
- Authenticating Users with an External Directory Service
- Managing Local Users Through the Data Collector
- Update the Information Displayed on the Users & System Tab
- Create a User
- Configure or Modify the Email Address of a User
- Change the Privileges Assigned to a User
- Change the Preferred Language for a Dell Storage Manager User
- Force the User to Change the Password
- Change the Password for a User
- Set Storage Center Mappings for a Reporter User
- Delete a User
- Delete a Storage Center Mapping for a User
- Unlock a Local User Account
- Managing Local User Password Requirements
- Managing User Settings with the Dell Storage Manager Client
- SupportAssist Management
Dell Storage Manager 2020 R1 Administrator's Guide
Setting Up SMI-S
To set up SMI-S, enable SMI-S for the Data Collector, then add the required SMI-S user. HTTPS is the default protocol for the SMI-S provider.
Steps
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