Dell Compellent Fs8600 Storage Manager 2016 R3 Administrator’s Guide User Manual Sc2000 Administrator En Us

• Dell Storage Manager 2016 R3 Administrator’s Guide
• About This Guide
  • How to Find Information
  • Contacting Dell
  • Revision History
  • Audience
  • Related Publications
    • Storage Manager Documents
    • Storage Center Documents
    • FluidFS Cluster Documents
    • Fluid Cache Cluster Documents
    • Dell TechCenter
• Introduction to Storage Manager
  • Storage Manager Overview
    • Storage Manager Components
    • Management Compatibility
    • Software and Hardware Requirements
      • Data Collector Requirements
      • Dell Storage Manager Client Requirements
      • Server Agent Requirements
    • Default Ports Used by Storage Manager
      • Data Collector Ports
      • Dell Storage Manager Client Ports
      • Server Agent Ports
    • IPv6 Support
    • Storage Manager Features
      • Storage Management Features
      • Disaster Recovery Features
      • Monitoring and Reporting Features
    • Dell Storage Manager Client Overview
  • Getting Started
    • Use the Client to Connect to the Data Collector
    • Next Steps
      • Add Storage Manager Users
      • Add Storage Centers to Storage Manager
      • Configure Storage Center Volumes
      • Add Servers to your Storage Centers
      • Add PS Groups to Storage Manager
      • Add FluidFS Clusters to Storage Manager
      • Configure Email Notifications
      • Set up Remote Storage Centers and Relication QoS
      • Configure Replications and Live Volumes
      • Prepare for Disaster Recovery
• Storage Management
  • Storage Center Overview
    • How Storage Virtualization Works
      • Storage Center Hardware Components
      • Disk Management
      • Volumes
      • Storage Types
      • Data Progression
      • Low Space Modes
      • Storage Center Operation Modes
      • Storage Profiles
      • Storage Profiles for Standard Storage Types
      • Storage Profiles for Flash Optimized Storage
      • Storage Virtualization for SCv2000 Series Controllers
    • User Interface for Storage Center Management
      • Summary Tab
      • Storage Tab
      • Hardware Tab
      • IO Usage Tab
      • Charting Tab
      • Alerts Tab
      • Logs Tab
  • Storage Center Deployment
    • Supported Operating Systems for Storage Center Automated Setup
    • Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers (iSCSI)
      • 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
      • Discover and Select an Uninitialized Storage Center
      • Set System Information
      • Set Administrator Information
      • Configure iSCSI Fault Domains
      • Confirm the Storage Center Configuration
      • Initialize the Storage Center
      • Inherit Settings
      • Configure Time Settings
      • Configure SMTP Server Settings
      • Review the SupportAssist System State Information Collection and Storage Agreement
      • Provide Contact Information
      • Update Storage Center
      • Set Default Storage Profile (SCv2000 Series Controllers Only)
      • Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
    • Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers (Fibre Channel/SAS)
      • 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
      • Discover and Select an Uninitialized Storage Center
      • Set System Information
      • Set Administrator Information
      • Confirm the Storage Center Configuration
      • Initialize the Storage Center
      • Review Redundant Paths
      • Inherit Settings
      • Configure Time Settings
      • Configure SMTP Server Settings
      • Review the SupportAssist System State Information Collection and Storage Agreement
      • Provide Contact Information
      • Update Storage Center
      • Set Default Storage Profile (SCv2000 Series Controllers Only)
      • Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
    • Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv3000 Series Storage Centers
      • 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
      • Discover and Select an Uninitialized Storage Center
      • Set System Information
      • Set Administrator Information
      • Confirm the Storage Center Configuration
      • Initialize the Storage Center
      • Enter Key Management Server Settings
      • Create a Storage Type
      • Configure Ports
      • Inherit Settings
      • Configure Time Settings
      • Configure SMTP Server Settings
      • Review the SupportAssist System State Information Collection and Storage Agreement
      • Provide Contact Information
      • Update Storage Center
      • Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
    • Discover and Configure Uninitialized SC5020 and SC7020 Storage Centers
      • 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
      • Discover and Select an Uninitialized Storage Center
      • Set System Information
      • Set Administrator Information
      • Confirm the Storage Center Configuration
      • Initialize the Storage Center
      • Enter Key Management Server Settings
      • Create a Storage Type
      • Configure Ports
      • Inherit Settings
      • Configure Time Settings
      • Configure SMTP Server Settings
      • Review the SupportAssist System State Information Collection and Storage Agreement
      • Provide Contact Information
      • Update Storage Center
      • Complete Configuration and Perform Next Steps
    • Set Up a localhost or VMware Host
      • Set Up a localhost from Initial Setup
      • Set Up a VMware Host from Initial Setup
      • Set Up a VMware vCenter Host from Initial Setup
  • Storage Center Administration
    • Adding and Organizing Storage Centers
      • Storage Center User Privileges and User Groups
      • User Privilege Levels
      • Adding and Removing Storage Centers
      • Organizing Storage Centers
    • Managing Volumes
      • Attributes That Determine Volume Behavior
      • Volume Icons
      • Creating Volumes
      • Modifying Volumes
      • Copying Volumes
      • Migrating Volumes With Live Migrate
      • Creating and Managing Volume Folders
      • Creating and Managing Volume Snapshots
      • Mapping Volumes to Servers
      • Deleting Volumes and Volume Folders
    • Managing Data Reduction
      • Data Eligible for Data Reduction
      • Supported Hardware Platforms
      • Compression
      • Deduplication
      • View Amount of Space Saved by Data Reduction
      • Change the Default Data Reduction Profile
      • Pause or Resume Data Reduction
      • Disable Data Reduction for a Volume
    • Managing Snapshot Profiles
      • Default Snapshot Profiles
      • Non-Consistent and Consistent Snapshot Profiles
      • Creating and Applying Snapshot Profiles
      • Modifying Snapshot Profiles
      • Managing Expiration Rules for Remote Snapshots
    • Managing Storage Profiles
      • Create a Storage Profile (Storage Center 7.2.1 and Earlier)
      • Create a Storage Profile (Storage Center 7.2.10 and Later)
      • Apply a Storage Profile to One or More Volumes
      • Apply a Storage Profile to a Server
      • Delete a Storage Profile
    • Managing QoS Profiles
      • Create a QoS Profile
      • Edit a QoS Profile
      • Delete a QoS Volume Profile
      • Apply a QoS Profile to a Volume
      • Remove a Group QoS Profile From a Volume
    • Importing Volumes from an External Storage Array
      • Offline Import
      • Online Import
      • Connect to an External Device (iSCSI)
      • PS Series Storage Array Import Requirements
      • Storage Center Import Requirements
      • PowerVault MD Series Import Requirements
      • Supported Server Operating Systems for Online Import
      • Performing an Offline Import from an External Device
  • Storage Center Server Administration
    • Server Management Options
      • Managing Storage Center Server Objects
      • Managing Servers Centrally Using Storage Manager
    • Managing Servers on a Storage Center
      • Creating Servers
      • Modifying Servers
      • 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 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
    • Installing and Using the Server Agent on a Windows Server
      • Download the Server Agent
      • Install and Register the Server Agent
      • Manage the Server Agent with Server Agent Manager
      • Uninstalling the Server Agent
    • Space Recovery on Windows
      • Guidelines for Space Recovery
      • General Space Recovery Requirements
      • Space Recovery Requirements for Virtual Environments
      • Enabling Automated Space Recovery
      • Running Manual Space Recovery for a Volume
      • Viewing Space Recovery Results
  • Managing Virtual Volumes With Storage Manager
    • Configuring VVols in Storage Manager
      • Requirements and Recommendations for Configuring VVols in Storage Manager
      • Safeguarding VVols Data
    • VMware Virtual Volume Concepts
    • Setting Up VVols Operations on Storage Manager
      • Virtual Volumes Restrictions
    • VASA Provider
      • VASA Provider Restrictions
      • Register the VASA Provider
      • Unregister a VASA Provider
      • Using Storage Manager Certificates With VASA Provider
    • Managing Storage Containers
      • How Storage Container Options Affect vCenter Advertised Capabilities
      • Data Reduction Options for VVols
      • Create Storage Containers Using the Storage View
      • Edit Storage Containers
      • Delete Storage Containers
      • View Storage Container Information
    • Creating VVol Datastores
    • Create a Datastore or Storage Container and Map it to VMware vSphere
    • View VVol and Datastore Information
    • Protocol Endpoint Monitoring
  • PS Series Storage Array Administration
    • About Groups
      • Adding PS Series Groups
      • Organizing PS Series Groups
      • Remove a PS Series Group
      • Launch Group Manager
    • 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
      • Create a Snapshot
      • Create a Snapshot Schedule
      • Modify Snapshot Properties
      • Control Snapshot Space Borrowing
      • Set a Snapshot Online or Offline
      • Restore a Volume from a Snapshot
      • Delete a Snapshot
    • Managing Replication Schedules
      • Create an Hourly Replication Schedule
      • Create a Daily Replication Schedule
      • Schedule a Replication to Run Once
      • Edit a Replication Schedule
      • Enable or Disable a Replication Schedule
      • Delete a Replication Schedule
    • About Access Policies
      • Create a Local CHAP Account
      • Edit a Local CHAP Account
      • Modify Target Authentication
      • Set the iSCSI Discovery Filter
      • Create an Access Policy Group
      • Edit an Access Policy Group
      • Delete an Access Policy Group
      • Create an Access Policy
      • Edit an Access Policy
      • Delete an Access Policy
    • Monitoring a PS Series Group
      • View Logs
      • View Event Logs
      • View Audit Logs
      • View Outbound Replications
      • View Inbound Replications
      • View Replication History
      • View Alerts
  • Dell Fluid Cache for SAN Cluster Administration
    • Required Components and Privileges for Fluid Cache Clusters
    • Adding, Deleting, and Removing Fluid Cache Clusters
      • Create a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Delete a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Remove a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Add an Existing Fluid Cache Cluster
    • Fluid Cache Volumes
      • Limitations for Fluid Cache Volumes
      • Managing Fluid Cache Volumes
    • Managing Fluid Cache Clusters
      • Remove a Cache Device from a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Reactivate a Cache Device Attached to a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Remove a Cache Server from a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Remove a Storage Center from a Fluid Cache cluster
      • Reconnect a Fluid Cache Cluster to a Storage Center
      • Add a Cache Server to a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Add a Cache Device to a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Add a Storage Center to a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Change the License for a Fluid Cache cluster
      • Change the Name of a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Send Fluid Cache Cluster Information Using Dell SupportAssist
      • Put a Fluid Cache Cluster into Maintenance Mode
      • Take a Fluid Cache Cluster Out of Maintenance Mode
      • Shut Down a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Create a Sub-Cluster
    • Enable Server Load Equalizing for Storage Center Volumes
    • Troubleshooting
      • Unable to Recreate a Fluid Cache Cluster After a Hardware Failure
      • Cache Node is Not Listed
      • Unable to Select a Specific Caching Mode
      • Fluid Cache License File is Invalid
      • Option to Create Cluster Not Available
      • Unable to Add a Volume to a Fluid Cache Cluster
      • Event Messages Are Not Being Delivered
      • Storage Center is Not Available
      • Fluid Cache Server is Not Available
      • Information Displays Differently Between Storage Centers and Fluid Cache Clusters
      • Verify That All Parts of the Fluid Cache Cluster are Communicating with Each Other
      • Verify the Data Path is Working
      • The Cluster in the Fluid Cache Clusters Display is Marked Red
      • Problems Configuring Server Clusters Defined on a Storage Center with Dell Fluid Cache for SAN
  • Storage Center Maintenance
    • Managing Storage Center Settings
      • Viewing and Modifying Storage Center Information
      • Modifying Storage Center Network Settings
      • Configuring Storage Center User Preferences
      • 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
      • Managing Local Storage Center User Groups
      • Enabling Directory Services Authentication
      • Managing Directory Service Users
      • Managing Directory User Groups
      • Managing Local Storage Center User Password Requirements
    • Managing Front-End IO Ports
      • Front-End Connectivity Modes
      • Fault Domains
      • Failover Behavior
      • Rebalancing Front-End Ports
      • Managing Front-End IO Port Hardware
      • Converting Front-End Ports to Virtual Port Mode
    • Grouping Fibre Channel IO Ports Using Fault Domains
      • Create a Fibre Channel Fault Domain
      • Rename a Fibre Channel Fault Domain
      • Delete a Fibre Channel Fault Domain
    • Grouping iSCSI IO Ports Using Fault Domains
      • iSCSI VLAN Tagging Support
      • Creating iSCSI Fault Domains
      • Modifying iSCSI Fault Domains
      • Configuring NAT Port Forwarding for iSCSI Fault Domains
      • Configuring CHAP for iSCSI Fault Domains
    • Grouping SAS IO Ports Using Fault Domains
      • Create a SAS Fault Domain
      • Delete a SAS Fault Domain
    • Managing Disks and Disk Folders
      • Disk Management for SC7020, SC5020, and SCv3000
      • Disk Management on SCv2000 Series Controllers
      • Scan for New Disks
      • Create a Disk Folder
      • Delete Disk Folder
      • Modify a Disk Folder
      • Manage Unassigned Disks
      • Enable or Disable the Disk Indicator Light
      • Release a Disk
      • Cancel Releasing a Disk
      • Delete a Disk
      • Restore a Disk
      • Replace a Failed Disk
    • Managing Secure Data
      • How Secure Data Works
      • Configure Key Server
      • Configure Rekey Interval for Disk Folder
      • Rekey a Disk Folder
      • Rekey a Disk
      • Copy Volumes to Disk Folder
      • Create Secure Data Disk Folder
    • Managing Data Redundancy
      • Managing RAID
      • Managing Storage Types
    • 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 IO 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
      • Add a Controller
      • Replace a Failed Controller
      • Enable or Disable a Controller Indicator Light
      • Replace a Failed Cooling Fan Sensor
      • Configure Back-End Ports
      • Managing IO Card Changes
      • Add a UPS to a Storage Center
    • Updating Storage Center
      • Update Storage Center Software
      • Using the Storage Center Update Utility
    • Shutting Down and Restarting a Storage Center
      • Shut Down All Controllers in Storage Center
      • Restart All Controllers in a Storage Center
      • Shut Down a Controller
      • Restart a Controller
      • Reset a Controller to Factory Default
    • Managing Field Replaceable Units (FRU)
      • Managing FRU Tickets
  • 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
      • View Storage Usage by Tier and RAID Type
      • View Storage Usage by Volumes
      • View Historical Storage Usage
      • View a Data Progression Pressure Report
    • Viewing Historical IO Performance
      • Using the IO Usage Tab
    • Viewing Current IO Performance
      • Using the Charting Tab
    • Configuring Chart Options
      • Configuring User Settings for Charts
      • Configuring Chart Settings
    • Configure the Storage Center Data Gathering Schedule
    • Exporting Usage Data
      • Export Storage Usage Data
      • Export IO Usage Data
    • Monitoring Storage Center Hardware
      • Monitoring a Storage Center Controller
      • Monitoring a Storage Center Disk Enclosure
      • Monitoring SSD Endurance
      • Viewing UPS Status
  • SMI-S
    • Dell SMI-S Provider
      • Supported Management Solutions
      • Supported SMI-S 1.6 Profiles
    • Setting Up SMI-S
      • Verify SMI-S Prerequisites
      • Enable SMI-S for the Data Collector
    • Using the Dell SMI-S Provider with Microsoft SCVMM 2012
      • Verify SCVMM 2012 Prerequisites
      • Limitations for SCVMM 2012
      • Modify the SCVMM 2012 Management Server Registry to Allow HTTPS
      • Prepare the SCVMM 2012 Server for Indications
      • Use SCVMM 2012 to Discover the Dell SMI-S Provider
• FluidFS v6 Cluster Management
  • How FS8x00 Scale-Out NAS Works
    • FS8x00 Scale-Out NAS Terminology
    • Key Features of the Scale-Out NAS
    • Overview of the FS8x00 Hardware
      • Internal Backup Power Supply
      • Internal Storage
      • Internal Cache
    • Overview of the FS8600 Architecture
      • Storage Center
      • SAN Network
      • Internal Network
      • LAN/Client Network
    • Data Caching and Redundancy
    • File Metadata Protection
    • Load Balancing and High Availability
      • Failure Scenarios
    • Ports Used by the FluidFS Cluster
  • FluidFS System Management for FS Series Appliances
    • NAS Access
    • Management Access
    • Seamless Session Failover
      • View Open Files
      • Filter Open Files
    • Using the Dell Storage Manager Client or CLI to Connect to the FluidFS Cluster
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster Using the Dell Storage Manager Client
      • Reconnect to the FluidFS Cluster
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster CLI Using a VGA Console
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster CLI Through SSH Using a Password
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster CLI Using SSH Key Authentication
    • 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
      • View the FluidFS Cluster Name
      • Rename the FluidFS Cluster
    • Accept the End-User License Agreement
    • Managing the System Time
      • View and Configure Time Settings
    • Managing the FTP Server
      • Access the FTP Server
      • Enable or Disable the FTP Server
    • Managing SNMP
      • Obtain SNMP MIBs and Traps
      • Change the SNMP Version
      • Change the SNMP Read-Only Community
      • Change the SNMP Trap System Location or Contact
      • Add or Remove SNMP Trap Recipients
      • Enable or Disable SNMP Traps
    • Managing the Health Scan Throttling Mode
      • Change the Health Scan Settings
    • Managing the Operation Mode
      • View or Change the Operation Mode
    • Managing Client Connections
      • Display the Distribution of Clients Between NAS Controllers
      • View Clients Assigned to a NAS Controller
      • Assign or Unassign a Client to a NAS Controller
      • Manually Migrate Clients to Another NAS Controller
      • Fail Back Clients to Their Assigned NAS Controller
      • Rebalance Client Connections Across NAS Controllers
    • Shutting Down and Restarting NAS Controllers
      • Shut Down the FluidFS Cluster
      • Start Up the FluidFS Cluster
      • Reboot a NAS Controller
    • Managing NAS Appliance and NAS Controller Blinking
      • Enable or Disable NAS Appliance Blinking
      • Enable or Disable NAS Controller Blinking
      • Validate Storage Connections
  • FluidFS Networking
    • Managing the Default Gateway
      • View the Default Gateway
      • Change the Default Gateway
    • Managing DNS Servers and Suffixes
      • View DNS Servers and Suffixes
      • Add or Remove DNS Servers and Suffixes
      • Change the Order of Preference for DNS Servers and Suffixes
    • Managing Static Routes
      • View the Static Routes
      • Add a Static Route
      • Change the Gateway for a Static Route
      • Delete a Static Route
    • 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
      • Administrator Account
      • Support Account
      • Enable or Disable Dell SupportAssist
      • CLI Account
    • Default Local User and Local Group Accounts
    • Managing Administrator Accounts
      • View Administrators
      • Add an Administrator
      • Assign NAS Volumes to a Volume Administrator
      • Change the Permission Level of an Administrator
      • Change the Email Address of an Administrator
      • Change an Administrator Password
      • Delete an Administrator
    • Managing Local Users and Groups Using MMC
    • Managing Local Users
      • Add a Local User
      • Change the Primary Local Group to Which a Local User Is Assigned
      • Change the Secondary Local Groups to Which a Local User Is Assigned
      • Enable or Disable a Local User
      • Set the Password Policy for a Local User
      • Change a Local User Password
      • Delete a Local User
    • Managing Local Groups
      • View Local Groups
      • Add a Local Group
      • Change the Users Assigned to a Local Group
      • Delete a Local Group
    • Managing Active Directory
      • Enable Active Directory Authentication
      • Modify Active Directory Authentication Settings
      • Modify Active Directory Controller Settings
      • Disable Active Directory Authentication
      • View Open Files
      • Filter Open Files
    • 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
      • Enable or Disable NIS Authentication
      • Change the NIS Domain Name
      • Add or Remove NIS Servers
      • Change the Order of Preference for NIS Servers
    • Managing User Mappings Between Windows and UNIX/Linux Users
      • User Mapping Policies
      • User Mapping Policy and NAS Volume Security Style
      • Managing the User Mapping Policy
      • Managing User Mapping Rules
  • 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
      • Using Multitenancy With Existing Features
      • Enable Multitenancy
      • Disable Multitenancy
      • Multitenancy – System Administration Access
      • Multitenancy – Tenant Administration Access
      • Multitenancy – NAS Volume Administration Access
    • Create a New Tenant
      • Create Tenant – Step 1
      • Create Tenant – Step 2
      • Create Tenant – Step 3
      • Create Tenant – Step 4
      • Create Tenant – Step 5
      • Create Tenant – Step 6
    • Moving a NAS Volume Between Tenants
    • Managing NAS Volumes
      • File Security Styles
      • Thin and Thick Provisioning for NAS Volumes
      • 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
      • Organizing NAS Volumes in 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
      • Accessing an NFS Export
    • Global Namespace
      • Global Namespace Limitations
      • Additional Documentation
    • Using FTP
      • FTP User Authentication
      • FTP Limitations
      • Enable or Disable FTP
    • Using Symbolic Links
      • Limitations on Using Symbolic Links
      • File Access
    • Managing Quota Rules
    • About Data Reduction
      • Date Reduction Age-Based Policies and Archive Mode
      • Data Reduction Considerations
      • Configuring Data Reduction
      • Viewing Data Reduction Savings
  • FluidFS Data Protection
    • Managing Antivirus
      • Supported Antivirus Applications
      • Configuring Antivirus Scanning
    • Managing Snapshots
      • Dedicated FluidFS Replay Profiles
      • Creating On-Demand Snapshots
      • Managing Scheduled Snapshots
      • Modifying and Deleting Snapshots
      • Restoring Data from a Snapshot
    • Managing NDMP
      • Backup and Restore – NDMP
      • Incremental Backups
      • NDMP Two-Way Backup
      • Handling Hard Links
      • Backing Up NAS Volume Data Using NDMP
      • NDMP Environment Variables
      • Supported DMA Servers
      • Configuring NDMP
      • Specifying NAS Volumes Using the DMA
      • NDMP Exclude File Under Paths Using FluidFS
      • Viewing NDMP Jobs and Events
    • 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
  • FluidFS Maintenance
    • Connecting Multiple Data Collectors to the Same Cluster
    • Adding and Removing FluidFS Clusters in Storage Manager
      • View FluidFS Clusters Managed by Storage Manager
      • Add the FluidFS Cluster to Storage Manager
      • Remove a FluidFS Cluster From Storage Manager
    • Organizing FluidFS Clusters Using Folders
      • Create a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Rename a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Change the Parent Folder for a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Move a FluidFS Cluster into a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Delete a FluidFS Cluster Folder
    • Adding a Storage Center to a FluidFS Cluster
    • Adding and Deleting NAS Appliances in a FluidFS Cluster
      • Add NAS Appliances to a FluidFS Cluster
      • Delete a NAS Appliance From the FluidFS Cluster
    • Detaching, Attaching, and Replacing a NAS Controller
      • Detach a NAS Controller
      • Attach a NAS Controller
      • Replace a NAS Controller
    • Managing Service Packs
      • View the Upgrade History
      • Receive Email Notifications for Available Updates
      • Install a Service Pack to Update the FluidFS Software
    • Managing Firmware Updates
    • Restoring the NAS Volume Configuration
      • NAS Volume Configuration Backups
      • Restore the NAS Volume Configuration
    • Restoring Local Users
      • Local Users Configuration Backups
      • Restore Local Users
    • Restoring Local Groups
      • Local Groups Configuration Backups
      • Restore Local Groups
    • Reinstalling FluidFS from the Internal Storage Device
  • FS Series VAAI Plugin
    • Enable or Disable the FS Series VAAI Plugin
    • Installation Instructions
    • Plugin Verification
    • Removal Instructions
  • FluidFS Troubleshooting
    • Viewing the Event Log
      • View the Event Log
      • View Details About an Event in the Event Log
      • Sort the Event Log
      • Search the Event Log
    • Running Diagnostics
      • Run Diagnostics on a FluidFS Cluster
      • Run Embedded System Diagnostics on a NAS Controller
    • Configuring the BMC Network
      • BMC Network Configuration Procedure
    • Launching the iBMC Virtual KVM
    • Troubleshooting Common Issues
      • Troubleshoot Active Directory Issues
      • Troubleshoot Backup Issues
      • Troubleshoot SMB Issues
      • Troubleshoot NFS Issues
      • Troubleshoot NAS File Access and Permissions Issues
      • Troubleshoot Networking Problems
      • Troubleshoot Replication Issues
      • Troubleshoot System Issues
• FluidFS v5 Cluster Management
  • FS8x00 Scale-Out NAS with FluidFS Overview
    • How FS8x00 Scale-Out NAS Works
    • FS8x00 Scale-Out NAS Terminology
    • Key Features of the Scale-Out NAS
    • Overview of the FS8x00 Hardware
      • Internal Backup Power Supply
      • Internal Storage
      • Internal Cache
    • Overview of the FS8600 Architecture
      • Storage Center
      • SAN Network
      • Internal Network
      • LAN/Client Network
    • Data Caching and Redundancy
    • File Metadata Protection
    • Load Balancing and High Availability
      • Failure Scenarios
  • FluidFS System Management for FS Series Appliances
    • Using the Dell Storage Manager Client or CLI to Connect to the FluidFS Cluster
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster Using the Dell Storage Manager Client
      • Reconnect to the FluidFS Cluster
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster CLI Using a VGA Console
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster CLI Through SSH Using a Password
      • Connect to the FluidFS Cluster CLI Using SSH Key Authentication
    • Managing Secured Management
      • Add a Secured Management Subnet
      • Enable or Disable Secured Management
      • Change the Secured Management Subnet Interface
      • Change the Netmask or Prefix for the Secured Management Subnet
      • Change the VLAN Tag for the Secured Management Subnet
      • Change the VIPs for the Secured Management Subnet
      • Change the NAS Controller IP Addresses for the Secured Management Subnet
      • Delete the Secured Management Subnet
    • Managing the FluidFS Cluster Name
      • View the FluidFS Cluster Name
      • Rename the FluidFS Cluster
    • Managing Licensing
      • View License Information
      • Accept the End-User License Agreement
    • Managing the System Time
      • View or Set the Time Zone Using FluidFS v5 or Earlier
    • Managing the FTP Server
      • Access the FTP Server
      • Enable or Disable the FTP Server
    • Managing SNMP
      • Obtain SNMP MIBs and Traps
      • Change the SNMP Read-only Community
      • Change the SNMP Trap System Location or Contact
      • Add or Remove SNMP Trap Recipients
      • Enable or Disable SNMP Traps
    • Managing the Health Scan Throttling Mode
      • Change the Health Scan Settings
    • Managing the Operation Mode
      • View or Change the Operation Mode
    • Managing Client Connections
      • Display the Distribution of Clients Between NAS Controllers
      • View Clients Assigned to a NAS Controller
      • Assign or Unassign a Client to a NAS Controller
      • Manually Migrate Clients to Another NAS Controller
      • Fail Back Clients to Their Assigned NAS Controller
      • Rebalance Client Connections Across NAS Controllers
      • View Open Files
    • Shutting Down and Restarting NAS Controllers
      • Shut Down the FluidFS Cluster
      • Start Up the FluidFS Cluster
      • Reboot a NAS Controller
    • Managing NAS Appliance and NAS Controller Blinking
      • Enable or Disable NAS Appliance Blinking
      • Enable or Disable NAS Controller Blinking
      • Validate Storage Connections
  • FluidFS Networking
    • Managing the Default Gateway
      • View the Default Gateway
      • Change the Default Gateway
    • Managing DNS Servers and Suffixes
      • View DNS Servers and Suffixes
      • Add or Remove DNS Servers and Suffixes
      • Change the Order of Preference for DNS Servers and Suffixes
      • DNS Settings Dialog Box
    • Managing Static Routes
      • View the Static Routes
      • Add a Static Route
      • Change the Gateway for a Static Route
      • Delete a Static Route
    • Managing the Client Networks
      • View the Client Networks
      • Create a Client Network
      • Change the Netmask or 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
    • Viewing the Fibre Channel WWNs
  • FluidFS Account Management and Authentication
    • Account Management and Authentication
    • Default Administrative Accounts
      • Administrator Account
      • Support Account
      • Enable or Disable Dell SupportAssist
      • CLI Account
    • Default Local User and Local Group Accounts
    • Managing Administrator Accounts
      • View Administrators
      • Add an Administrator
      • Assign NAS Volumes to a Volume Administrator
      • Change the Permission Level of an Administrator
      • Change the Email Address of an Administrator
      • Change an Administrator Password
      • Delete an Administrator
    • Managing Local Users and Groups Using MMC
    • Managing Local Users
      • Add a Local User
      • Change the Primary Local Group to Which a Local User Is Assigned
      • Change the Secondary Local Groups to Which a Local User Is Assigned
      • Enable or Disable a Local User
      • Set the Password Policy for a Local User
      • Change a Local User Password
      • Delete a Local User
    • Managing Local Groups
      • View Local Groups
      • Add a Local Group
      • Change the Users Assigned to a Local Group
      • Delete a Local Group
    • Managing Active Directory
      • Enable Active Directory Authentication
      • Modify Active Directory Authentication Settings
      • Modify Active Directory Controller Settings
      • Disable Active Directory Authentication
      • View Open Files
    • 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
      • Enable or Disable NIS Authentication
      • Change the NIS Domain Name
      • Add or Remove NIS Servers
      • Change the Order of Preference for NIS Servers
    • Managing User Mappings Between Windows and UNIX/Linux Users
      • User Mapping Policies
      • User Mapping Policy and NAS Volume Security Style
      • Managing the User Mapping Policy
      • Managing User Mapping Rules
  • 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
    • Managing NAS Volumes
      • File Security Styles
      • Thin and Thick Provisioning for NAS Volumes
      • 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
      • Organizing NAS Volumes in 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
      • Setting Permissions for an NFS Export
      • Accessing an NFS Export
    • Global Namespace
      • Global Namespace Limitations
      • Additional Documentation
    • Using FTP
      • FTP User Authentication
      • FTP Limitations
      • Enable or Disable FTP
    • Using Symbolic Links
      • Limitations for Using Symbolic Links
      • File Access
    • Managing Quota Rules
      • Quota Types
      • User and Group Quotas
      • Conflicts Between Group Quotas and User Quotas
      • Quotas and Mixed Security Style NAS Volumes
      • Configuring Quota Rules
    • About Data Reduction
      • Date Reduction Age-Based Policies and Archive Mode
      • Data Reduction Considerations
      • Configuring Data Reduction
      • Viewing Data Reduction Savings
  • FluidFS Data Protection
    • Managing Antivirus
      • Supported Anti-Virus Applications
      • Configuring AntiVirus Scanning
      • Excluding Files and Directory Paths from Scans
      • Viewing Antivirus Events
    • Managing Snapshots
      • Dedicated FluidFS Replay Profiles
      • Creating On-Demand Snapshots
      • Managing Scheduled Snapshots
      • Modifying and Deleting Snapshots
      • Restoring Data from a Snapshot
    • Disabling Self-Restore
    • Managing NDMP
      • Incremental Backups
      • NDMP Two-Way Backup
      • Handling Hard Links
      • Backing Up NAS Volume Data Using NDMP
      • NDMP Environment Variables
      • Supported DMA Servers
      • Configuring NDMP
      • Specifying NAS Volumes Using the DMA
      • NDMP Include/Exclude Path
      • Viewing NDMP Jobs and Events
    • 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
      • Demote a Target NAS Volume
      • Using Replication for Disaster Recovery
    • File Access Notification
  • FluidFS Monitoring
    • Monitoring NAS Appliance Hardware
      • View a Diagram of the Rear View of a NAS Appliance
      • View a Diagram of the Front View of a NAS Appliance
      • View a Diagram of the Rear View of a NAS Controller
      • 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
    • Viewing NAS Controller Traffic Statistics
    • Viewing NAS Controller Load Balancing Statistics
  • FluidFS Maintenance
    • Connecting Multiple Data Collectors to the Same Cluster
    • Adding and Removing FluidFS Clusters in Storage Manager
      • View FluidFS Clusters Managed by Storage Manager
      • Add the FluidFS Cluster to Storage Manager
      • Remove a FluidFS Cluster From Storage Manager
    • Organizing FluidFS Clusters Using Folders
      • Create a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Rename a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Change the Parent Folder for a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Move a FluidFS Cluster into a FluidFS Cluster Folder
      • Delete a FluidFS Cluster Folder
    • Adding a Storage Center to a FluidFS Cluster
    • Adding and Deleting NAS Appliances in a FluidFS Cluster
      • Add NAS Appliances to a FluidFS Cluster
      • Delete a NAS Appliance from the FluidFS Cluster
    • Detaching, Attaching, and Replacing a NAS Controller
      • Detach a NAS Controller
      • Attach a NAS Controller
      • Replace a NAS Controller
    • Managing Service Packs
      • View the Upgrade History
      • Receive Email Notifications for Available Upgrades
      • Install a Service Pack to Update the FluidFS Software
    • Managing Firmware Updates
    • Restoring the NAS Volume Configuration
      • NAS Volume Configuration Backups
      • Restore the NAS Volume Configuration
    • Restoring Local Users
      • Local Users Configuration Backups
      • Restore Local Users
    • Restoring Local Groups
      • Local Groups Configuration Backups
      • Restore Local Groups
    • Reinstalling FluidFS from the Internal Storage Device
  • FS Series VAAI Plugin
    • Enable or Disable the FS Series VAAI Plugin
    • Installation Instructions
    • Plugin Verification
    • Removal Instructions
  • FluidFS Troubleshooting
    • Viewing the Event Log
      • View the Event Log
      • View Details About an Event in the Event Log
      • Sort the Event Log
      • Search the Event Log
    • Running Diagnostics
      • Run FluidFS Diagnostics on a FluidFS Cluster
      • Run Embedded System Diagnostics on a NAS Controller
    • Configuring the BMC Network
      • BMC Network Configuration Procedure
    • Launching the iBMC Virtual KVM
    • Troubleshooting Common Issues
      • Troubleshoot Active Directory Issues
      • Troubleshoot Backup Issues
      • Troubleshoot SMB Issues
      • Troubleshoot NFS Issues
      • Troubleshoot NAS File Access and Permissions Issues
      • Troubleshoot Networking Problems
      • Troubleshoot Replication Issues
      • Troubleshoot System Issues
• Storage Center Disaster Recovery
  • Remote Storage Centers and Replication QoS
    • Connecting to Remote Storage Centers
      • Connecting Storage Centers Using Fibre Channel
      • Connecting Storage Centers Using iSCSI
    • Creating and Managing Replication Quality of Service Definitions
      • Create a QoS Definition
      • Rename a QoS Definition
      • Change the Link Speed for a QoS Definition
      • Enable or Disable Bandwidth Limiting for a QoS Definition
      • Modify the Bandwidth Limit Schedule for a QoS Definition
      • Delete a QoS Definition
  • 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 Controllers
      • Replication Icons
      • Simulating Replications
      • Replicating Volumes
      • Migrating Volumes to Another Storage Center
      • Modifying Replications
      • Monitoring Replications
    • Managing Cross-Platform Replication
      • Cross-Platform Replication Requirements
      • Managing Replications Between PS Series Groups and Storage Centers
      • Managing Replication Schedules
    • Portable Volume Disks
      • Portable Volume Requirements
      • Portable Volume Process
      • Types of Portable Volume Disks
      • Requirements for Dell USB Disks
      • Requirements for Dell RD1000 Disk Bays
      • Portable Volume Nodes
      • Using Portable Volume Disks to Transfer Replication Data
      • Managing Replication Baselines and Portable Volume Disks
    • Storage Center Live Volumes
      • Behavior of Volume QoS Settings in Live Volume Operations
      • Live Volume Requirements
      • Live Volume Types
      • Live Volume Icon
      • Live Volumes Roles
      • Automatic Failover for Live Volumes
      • Managed Replications for Live Volumes
      • Creating Live Volumes
      • Modifying Live Volumes
      • Modifying Live Volumes with Automatic Failover
      • Monitoring Live Volumes
  • Storage Center DR Preparation and Activation
    • How Disaster Recovery Works
      • Step 1: A Volume is Replicated to a DR Site
      • Step 2: The Source Site Goes Down
      • Step 3: An Administrator Activates Disaster Recovery
      • Step 4: Connectivity is Restored to the Source Site
      • Step 5: An Administrator Restores the Source Volume
    • Disaster Recovery Administration Options
    • Preparing for Disaster Recovery
      • Saving and Validating Restore Points
      • Predefining Disaster Recovery Settings for Replications
      • Test Activating Disaster Recovery
    • Activating Disaster Recovery
      • Types of Disaster Recovery Activation for Live Volumes
      • Disaster Recovery Activation Limitations
      • Planned vs Unplanned Disaster Recovery Activation
      • Disaster Recovery Activation Procedures
    • Activating Disaster Recovery for PS Series Group Replications
    • Restarting Failed Replications
      • Restart Replication for Multiple Restore Points
      • Restart a Replication for a Single Restore Point
    • Restoring Replications and Live Volumes
      • Volume Restore Options
      • Volume Restore Limitations
      • Restoring a Live Volume and a Managed Replication
      • Volume Restore Procedures
    • Deleting Restore Points
  • Remote Data Collector
    • Remote Data Collector Management
    • Remote Data Collector Requirements
      • Configuration Requirements
      • Software Requirements
    • Dell Storage Manager Virtual Appliance Requirements
    • Installing and Configuring a Remote Data Collector
      • Install a Remote Data Collector
      • Install a Virtual Appliance as a Remote Data Collector
    • Disconnecting and Reconnecting a Remote Data Collector
      • Temporarily Disconnect a Remote Data Collector
      • Reconnect a Remote Data Collector to a Storage Center
      • Remove a Remote Data Collector
    • Using a Remote Data Collector to Activate Disaster Recovery
      • Log in to the Remote Data Collector
      • Create a User
      • Use a Remote Data Collector to Prepare for Disaster Recovery
      • Use a Remote Data Collector to Test Activate Disaster Recovery
      • Use a Remote Data Collector to Restore a Failed Volume for a Restore Point
      • Use a Remote Data Collector to Activate Disaster Recovery
      • Use a Remote Data Collector to Delete Test DR Volumes
      • Reconnect a Remote Data Collector to a Storage Center
    • Enabling Email Notifications for the Remote Data Collector
  • Storage Replication Adapter for VMware SRM
    • Where to Find Dell SRA Deployment Instructions
    • Dell SRA Limitations
    • Dell SRA Software Requirements for VMware SRM
    • VMware SRM and Storage Manager Prerequisites
    • Dell SRA with Stretched Storage and vMotion
    • Storage Manager SRA Configurations
      • Primary Data Collector Only Configuration
      • Remote Data Collector Configuration
    • Selecting the Snapshot Type to Use for SRM 5.x and 6.x Volume Failover
      • Limitations for Selecting the Snapshot Type for SRM Failover
      • Change the Snapshot Type Used for SRM Volume Failover
• Storage Center Monitoring and Reporting
  • Storage Center Threshold Alerts
    • Configuring Threshold Definitions
      • Setting Up Threshold Definitions
      • Assigning Storage Objects to Threshold Definitions
      • Assigning Threshold Definitions to Storage Objects
      • Viewing Threshold Alerts for Threshold Definitions
    • Viewing and Deleting Threshold Alerts
      • View Current and Historical Threshold Alerts
      • Filter Threshold Alerts by Storage Center
      • Filter Threshold Alerts by Threshold Definition Properties
      • View the Threshold Definition that Generated an Alert
      • Delete Historical Threshold Alerts
    • Configuring Volume Advisor Movement Recommendations
      • Threshold Definitions That Support Volume Advisor
      • General Volume Advisor Requirements
      • Additional Requirements for the Volume Latency Threshold Definition
      • Types of Volume Movement Recommendations
      • Creating Threshold Definitions to Recommend Volume Movement
      • Moving a Volume Based on a Recommendation
    • Export Threshold Alert Data to a File
    • Configuring Email Notifications for Threshold Alerts
      • Configure SMTP Server Settings
      • Configure an Email Address for Your User Account
      • Configure Email Notification Settings for Your User Account
    • Performing Threshold Queries
      • View Saved Queries
      • Create a Threshold Query
      • Run a Saved Threshold Query
      • Export the Results of a Threshold Query
      • Edit a Saved Threshold Query
  • Storage Center Reports
    • Chargeback Reports
    • Storage Center Automated Reports
    • Displaying Reports
      • View a Storage Center Automated Report
      • View a Chargeback Report
    • Working with Reports
      • Update the List of Reports
      • Navigate Through the Pages of a Report
      • Print a Report
      • Save a Report to the Client Computer
      • Delete a Report
    • Configuring Automated Report Generation
      • Set Up Automated Reports for All Storage Centers (Global Settings)
      • Set Up Automated Reports for an Individual Storage Center
    • Testing Automated Reports Settings
    • Configure Storage Manager to Email Reports
      • Configure SMTP Server Settings
      • Configure an Email Address for Your User Account
      • Configure Email Notification Settings for Your User Account
  • Storage Center Chargeback
    • Configure Chargeback or Modify Chargeback Settings
      • Assign Storage Costs for Global Disk Classes
      • Assign Storage Costs for Storage Center Disk Tiers
    • Configuring Chargeback Departments
      • Setting Up Departments
      • Managing Department Line Items
      • Assigning Volumes to Chargeback Departments
    • 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
      • Zoom in on an Area of the Chart
      • Return to the Normal Zoom Level of the Chart
      • Save the Chart as a PNG Image
      • Print the Chart
    • Exporting Chargeback Data
      • Export Chargeback Run Data
      • Export Chargeback Run Data for a Single Department
  • Storage Manager Log Monitoring
    • Storage Alerts
      • Status Levels for Alerts and Indications
      • Viewing Storage System Alerts
      • Send Storage Center Alerts and Indications to the Data Collector Immediately
    • Events
      • Storage Manager Event Types
      • Viewing Storage Manager Events
      • Configuring Email Alerts for Storage Manager Events
    • Storage Logs
      • Sending Storage Center Logs to Storage Manager
      • Viewing Storage Logs
    • Audit Logs
      • Viewing Audit Logs
    • Export Monitoring Data
    • Configure Data Collection Schedules
• Storage Manager Maintenance
  • Data Collector Management
    • Using the Data Collector Manager
      • Starting the Data Collector Manager
      • Managing the Data Collector Service
    • Using the Storage Manager Data Collector Website
      • Access the Data Collector Website from Data Collector Manager
      • Access the Data Collector Website Using the Website Address
    • Updating Data Collector Properties
      • Managing Data Collector Service Properties
      • Configuring Network Settings
      • Configuring Security Settings
      • Configuring Directory Service Settings
      • Configuring SMTP Server Settings
      • Configuring Reporting Limit Settings
      • Configuring SMI-S Settings
      • Managing Available Storage Centers
      • Managing Available PS Series Groups
      • Managing Available FluidFS Clusters
      • Managing Available Fluid Cache Clusters
      • Managing Users
      • Managing Password Requirements
      • Viewing Log Entries
      • Gathering and Exporting Troubleshooting Information
    • Managing the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
      • Configure Virtual Appliance Settings
      • View Diagnostic Information for the Virtual Appliance
    • Migrating the Primary Data Collector
    • Migrating a Microsoft SQL Server Database
    • Uninstalling the Data Collector
    • Deleting Old Data Collector Databases
      • Clean up a MySQL Database
      • Clean up a Microsoft SQL Database
      • Clean an Embedded Database on the File System
  • Storage Manager User Management
    • Storage Manager User Privileges
      • Reporter Privileges
      • Volume Manager Privileges
      • Administrator Privileges
    • Authenticating Users with an External Directory Service
      • Configuring an External Directory Service
      • Grant Access to Directory Service Users and Groups
      • Revoke Access for Directory Service Users and Groups
    • Managing Local Users with the Data Collector Manager
      • Update the Information Displayed on the Users 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 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
      • Configure Local Storage Manager User Password Requirements
      • Apply Password Requirements to Storage Center Users
      • Reset Password Aging Clock
      • Require Users to Change Passwords
    • Managing User Settings with the Dell Storage Manager Client
      • Change User Password
      • Configure Email Settings
      • Change the Preferred Language
      • Configure Charting Options
      • Configure Client Options
  • Dell SupportAssist Management
    • Data Types that Can Be Sent Using Dell SupportAssist
    • Enabling Dell SupportAssist
      • Enable Dell SupportAssist to Send Diagnostic Data Automatically for All Managed Storage Centers
      • Enable Dell SupportAssist to Send Diagnostic Data Automatically for a Single Storage Center
    • Manually Sending Diagnostic Data Using Dell SupportAssist
      • Manually Send Diagnostic Data for Multiple Storage Centers
      • Send Diagnostic Data for a Single Storage Center Using Dell SupportAssist
      • Save Storage Center Dell SupportAssist Data to a File
    • Saving SupportAssist Data to a USB Flash Drive
      • USB Flash Drive Requirements
      • Prepare the USB Flash Drive
      • Save SupportAssist Data to the USB Flash Drive Using Storage Manager
      • Troubleshooting SupportAssist USB Issues
    • Managing Dell SupportAssist Settings
      • Edit Dell SupportAssist Contact Information (Storage Center 6.6 or Later Only)
      • Configure Automatic Update Using SupportAssist
      • Configure a Proxy Server for Dell SupportAssist
      • Apply Dell SupportAssist Settings to Multiple Storage Centers