Dell XC6420 User Manual
XC Series Data Protection Management Console
Administrator’s Guide
Dell EMC Reference Architecture
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March 2018
Added set up instructions for Linux VM (section 8.7.2)
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Table of contents
1 Solution Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
2 Avamar and Data Domain reference architecture ........................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Solution architecture in ESXi .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Solution architecture in Hyper-V ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Solution component architecture DPMC ............................................................................................................ 8
3 Data Protection Management Console (DPMC) deployment and registration with Prism Centra l .............................. 9
3.1 Prerequisites ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Software requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Deploying DPMC VMware Virtual Machine ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3.1 Infrast ructural requirements .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.2 Syst em requirements .................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.3 Network requirements ................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.4 Software package ....................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.5 Deploying DPMC using vSphere Web Client or desktop client .................................................................. 10
3.3.6 Deployment of DPMC Hyper-V Virtual Machine ......................................................................................... 18
4 Linking DPMC with Prism Central .............................................................................................................................. 27
4.1 Powering on and launching DPMC web interface ............................................................................................ 27
4.2 Connecting with Prism Central ......................................................................................................................... 27
5 Association of Avamar with DPMC Virtual Machine ................................................................................................... 30
6 DPMC web interface menu overview ......................................................................................................................... 32
6.1 Home page ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.2 Home page widgets .......................................................................................................................................... 32
6.3 Home page menu items ................................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.1 Menu from Home drop-down ...................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.2 Settings (gear tool) menu ........................................................................................................................... 40
6.3.3 Admin m enu ................................................................................................................................................ 56
7 Initial Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................... 59
7.1 vSphere Proxies for ESXi ................................................................................................................................. 59
7.1.1 DPMC b ehavior if no proxy is created after adding a new cluster .............................................................. 63
7.2 Avamar client configuration in Hyper-V ............................................................................................................ 64
7.2.1 Setting iSCSI Data Services IP address ..................................................................................................... 64
7.2.2 Step 1: Conf igure Avamar Clients .............................................................................................................. 66
7.2.3 Running Windows Cluster Configuration wizard ........................................................................................ 72
7.2.4 Step 2: Complete Avamar Configuration .................................................................................................... 78
8 Runtime backup management ................................................................................................................................... 81
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8.1 Manage Nutanix Clusters ................................................................................................................................. 81
8.1.1 Configure Notify and Auto-protect .............................................................................................................. 82
8.1.2 Updat i ng VM Backup Policies ..................................................................................................................... 83
8.2 Avamar Registration (runtime management) ................................................................................................... 85
8.3 Updating the Backup Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 85
8.4 Managing Retention Policies ............................................................................................................................ 86
8.5 Launch Avamar Administrator .......................................................................................................................... 89
8.6 On-Demand VM Backup ................................................................................................................................... 89
8.7 Hyper-V Cluster – Protection of VM ................................................................................................................. 91
8.7.1 Manually m oving VMs to a failover cluster ................................................................................................. 91
8.7.2 Addit i onal set up instructions for Linux VM ................................................................................................. 91
9 Log location ................................................................................................................................................................ 93
9.1 Log Files ........................................................................................................................................................... 93
10 Best Practices in DPMC deployment, Association and runtime ................................................................................. 94
11 Adding New XC Series Clusters to DPMC ................................................................................................................. 95
11.1 ESXi Cluster Add .............................................................................................................................................. 95
11.2 Hyper-V Cluster Add ......................................................................................................................................... 96
12 Health monitoring ....................................................................................................................................................... 97
12.1 Heartbeat status ............................................................................................................................................... 97
12.1.1 Avamar heartbeat .................................................................................................................................... 97
12.1.2 Data domain heartbeat ............................................................................................................................ 97
12.1.3 Prism Central Heartbeat .......................................................................................................................... 98
12.1.4 Nutanix Cluster Heartbeat ....................................................................................................................... 98
12.1.5 DPMC Idle status .................................................................................................................................... 99
12.2 Alert entity ......................................................................................................................................................... 99
12.2.1 Alert acknowledgment ............................................................................................................................. 99
12.3 Storage Utilization............................................................................................................................................. 99
12.3.1 Avamar metadata storage utilization ..................................................................................................... 100
12.3.2 Data Domain metadata storage utilization ............................................................................................ 100
13 Restoring a VM ......................................................................................................................................................... 102
13.1 Example of VM Restore .................................................................................................................................. 102
A Technical support and resources ............................................................................................................................. 107
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Solution Overview
Dell EMC Configuration and Deployment Guide
1 Solution Overview
The XC Series Data Protection Management Console (DPMC) is a cross domain application that aims to
integrate Dell EMC XC appliances with Dell EMC data protection IP. A main driver of the program is the
proliferation of Microsoft Hyper-V workloads and integration with Microsoft virtualization and public cloud
offerings.
Data Protection integration is accomplished through the following approaches:
• Integrating Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) and Data Domain with the XC Series hyper-converged platform
• Providing a backup target built on PowerEdge servers with Data Domain Virtual Edition (DDVE)
• Using dedicated Data Domain appliances as required backup targets
NOTE: Data Domain (DD) appliances are available in several optio ns wit h sales tiers for mid-market small,
mid-market large, remote office, branch office (ROBO) and enterprise.
Because of the turnkey functionality and value-add automation that simplifies customer operation, DPMC
adds security and provides platform flexibility while sti ll using a familiar management framework.
Customers benefit from streamlined deployments and automation in the run-time environment with automated
VM protection, tiering based on policy (including cloud) and aut omated solution updates.
The following Hypervisors are supported:
• ESXi 5.5 and above
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2
The key features of this solution include:
• VM system backups using Avamar as the backup solution with Data Domain Boost Integration
• Source-side deduplication via Data Domain Boost (DDBoost) – a reduction in network bandwidth
utilization and decreased backup times
• Data Domain storage target for all backu p data
• Prism-like user interface with integration into Prism C ent ral
• Multiple and mixed clustered environments (Hyper-V and ESXi)
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Avamar and Data Domain reference architecture
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DPMC offers data protection of VMs by integrating a few component s, i ncluding:
• Avamar as a backup agent
• Data Domain Boost Integration for source-side deduplication of backup data
• Data Domain storage target
• DPMC, management console
The solution also offers backups within multiple clusters and mixed clustered environments (Hyper-V and
ESXi).
2.1 Solution architecture in ESXi
The diagram below illustrates the solution architecture for ESXi.
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2.2 Solution architecture in Hyper-V
The diagram below illustrates the solution architecture for Hyper-V.
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2.3 Solution component architecture DPMC
The DPMC solution has multiple components that are managed by DPMC. As displayed in the diagram
above, the following components are required for the solution:
• DPMC (developed by Dell EMC)
• Avamar Virtual Edition (manually installed and configured prior to DPMC setup)
• Prism Central (manually installed and configured prior to DPMC setup)
• Data Domain (manually installed and configured prior DPMC set up)
• XC Cluster (manually installed and configured prior DPMC setup)
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Data Protection Management Console (DPMC) deployment and registration with Prism Central
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and registration with Prism Central
This section outlines the prerequisites, requirements and step-by-step instructions to deploy DPMC in a
Nutanix cluster with an integrated Avamar VE.
3.1 Prerequisites
For a successful deployment of DPMC, make sure the following prerequisites are met:
• A static IP address with DNS reverse resolution
• Sufficient resources to house the DPMC VM (see the System requirements
• No active DPMC VM running in the cluster (current release only supports one DPMC instance per
implementation)
• Valid OVA file of DPMC VM for ESXi (or DPMC VM zip archive for Hyper-V)
• vSphere Web Client with VMware Client Integration Plug-in installed for ESXi
• Hyper-V requires hosts with administrator access
section below)
3.2 Software requirements
You must have the following software:
• vSphere Component for ESXi
• Microsoft Hypervisor:2012 R2 for Hyper-V deployment
• DDOS Version: DD OS 5.7.x, DD OS 6.0.x, DD OS 6.1.x
• Cluster NOS 5.1 or above
• Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) 7.5.0.183 with Hotfix 289693
3.3 Deploying DPMC VMware Virtual Machine
The following sections describe steps performed on the vCenter server in the vSphere Web Client.
3.3.1 Infrastructural requirements
Before deploying the DPMC virtual machine, you must complete the following tasks:
Associate Nutanix cluster with Prism Central
Deploy and Configure an AVE virtual machine
Associate AVE VM with Data Domain instance
3.3.1.1 Associate Nutanix cluster(s) with Prism Central
You must set up a Nutanix Storage cluster on either a V Mware or a Hyper-V environment. You must also
install and configure Prism Central (PC) and register all clusters with PC. Because DPMC communicates with
PC directly, only clusters that are associated with PC are managed by DPMC. Refer to the
Guide on the Nutanix portal for more details on instal l ing and registering to Prism Central.
Prism Central
3.3.1.2 Deploy and Configure an AVE virtual machine
You must configure an AVE virtual machine with at least 0.5 TB for use with DPMC.
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ESXi system requirements
CPU
4 virtual CPUs
Memory
16 GB
Hard Disk
50 GB
Network
1 network adapter
Hyper-V system requirements
CPU
4 virtual CPUs
Memory
16 GB
Hard Disk
50 GB (Dynamic)
Network
1 network adapter
3.3.1.3 Associate AVE with a Data Domain instance
You must associate AVE with a Data Domain instance.
NOTE: All backups initiated by DPMC are stored on the def aul t Data Domain instance and not on the AVE.
3.3.2 System requirements
To run the DPMC VM, the host system must meet the following minimum requirements:
3.3.3 Network requirements
After deploying the DPMC OVA, configure the VM’s network, including IP address, hostname, DNS and
subnet.
3.3.4 Software package
The DPMC installation files for ESXi are packa ged as an OVA. It can be deployed on a vCent er cluster
through the vSphere (web) client.
For Hyper-V, DPMC installation files are packaged as a compressed zip file with a VM configuration file and
virtual disks. Installation can be accomplished by importing the VM through Hyper-V manager.
3.3.5 Deploying DPMC using vSphere Web Client or desktop client
The following sections describe steps performed on the vCenter server in the vSphere web client. You can
also complete these steps through the vSpher e desktop client.
1. To deploy the DPMC virtual machine, locate the downloaded OVA/OVF file.
2. In the vSphere Web Client, navigate to the cluster that will host the DPMC virtual machine.
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3. Right-click on the desired cluster and select De pl oy OVF Template.
4. Select Local file and then click Browse.
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5. Browse to the location of the virtual machine f i le and click Open.
6. Click Next.
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7. Review details and then click Next.
8. To accept the software license agreement, cli ck Accept and then click Next.
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9. Browse to the folder that will be used to assign management permissions to the DPMC VM and then click
Next.
10. Select the storage location for the DPMC VM.
WARNING: Do not select storage shared with Avamar VMs or proxies. Do not select any of t he SATADOMs
(on XCx30 appliances).
11. Click Next.
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12. Select the network that the DPMC VM will use and then click Next.
13. Enter the network information and then click Next.
NOTE: Dell EMC recommends a static IP address for DP M C V M .
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14. Check the Power on after deployment checkbox (optional).
Review the information. If you need to make change s, click Back. If the information is correct, click
Finish.
The vSphere Web Client deploys the DPMC VM and di splays progress in the bottom frame.
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15. In the left pane of vSphere Web Client, right-click on the DPMC VM and select Power On from the menu.
16. After a few seconds, the DPMC displays as Powered On in the Summary tab. You may need to click the
Refresh button to see the power status sooner.
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3.3.6 Deployment of DPMC Hyper-V Virtual Machine
The process to deploy a Hyper-V DPMC Virtual Machine can be performed in Hyper-V Manager, or Virt ual
Machine Manager. The following sections demonstrate the deployment of a DPMC VM in Hyper-V Manager.
1. In Hyper-V Manager, on the left pane, select t he host where the DPMC VM will be hosted. Right-click and
select Import Virtual Machine.
2. Click Next.
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3. Click Browse to locate the DPMC VM package.
4. After the selected Folder is displayed, click Next.
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5. Select the virtual machine and then click Next.
6. Select the import type and then click Next.
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7. Choose the destination for DPMC VM file on the appropriate Nutanix storage container and then click
Next.
WARNING: Do not select storage shared with Avamar VMs or proxies. Do not select any of t he SATADOMs
(on XCx30 appliances). You may need to create a new Nuta ni x storage container if there is not one
available.
8. Choose the storage folder for the DPMC VM virtual hard disk and then click Next.
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9. Review the summary. Click Previous to make any necessary changes.
10. To complete the DPMC VM import, click Finish.
11. From the Hyper-V Manager, select the DPMC VM and go to Settings.
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12. From the Virtual switch drop-down menu, select ExternalSwitch to connect the network adapter to an
external switch.
NOTE: You can enable a VLAN ID at this time if needed.
13. Click OK.
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14. To turn on the DPMC VM, in the right pane, click Start.
15. To launch the console, right-click on the newly imported DPMC VM and select Connect.
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16. In the DPMC VM console, open the configuration file for the first network interface, et h0.
NOTE: For assistance with Hyper-V deployment requiring login to the DPMC filesystem, contact Dell EMC
support.
sudo vi /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0
17. Edit the network configuration to set static IP address and other network information.
18. Open the server’s /etc/sysconfig/network file, modify the HOSTNAME and DOMAINNAME to match
your FQDN and then save the file.
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19. Run the hostname command using your FQDN to update the host name.
20. To implement the changes, restart the network service:
service network restart
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Linking DPMC with Prism Central
4 Linking DPMC with Prism Central
DPMC works seamlessly with Prism Central and supports all ESXi and Hyper-V clusters registered with Prism
Central (AHV is not supported). You can connect Prism Central after DPMC is powered on.
4.1 Powering on and launching DPMC web interface
To power on and launch the DPMC web interface:
1. Launch the vSphere Client or vSphere Web Client, and then log into the vCenter Server. In Hy per -V,
launch the Hyper-V manager.
2. Locate the DPMC VM.
3. Right-click Power>Turn on VM.
4. Open the console window to monitor the power-on process until the power on is completed and no error
message is displayed.
5. After DPMC is successfully powered on, launch the DPMC web interface using the Network address
provided during the DPMC VM installation.
NOTE: Google Chrome is the only web browser that supports DPMC.
4.2 Connecting with Prism Central
To connect Prism Central with DPMC, you need the P rism Central IP address and credentials. You must
access DPMC with a Prism Central local user account wit h Admin privileges other than the default admin
account.
NOTE: After you have registered DPMC with Prism Central, the registration lasts for t he li fetime of the DPMC
instance and cannot be changed.
During login, DPMC can also determine the account type (default admin or non-admin) and display s an error
if you try to access Prism Central as admin.
1. Use a web browser to connect to the DPMC web interf ace by entering the IP address assigned to DPMC
during deployment.
2. Enter the Prism Central IP address, username and password of Prism Central on the initial page. Click
the arrow.
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NOTE: This step associates DPMC with Prism Cent ral for the life of the DPMC instance, which cannot be
changed.
3. After DPMC is successfully connected to Prism Cent ral, the DPMC home page is displayed.
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NOTE: The home page displays No data available because no associat i on to Avamar has been completed for
the Avamar Server.
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Field
Description
AVAMAR IP ADDRESS
The IP address of the AVE VM.
AVAMAR ADMIN PASSWORD
The password for the admin user in AVE.
5 Association of Avamar with DPMC Virtual Machine
To associate an Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE ) i nstance with DPMC, you need a web browser to connect to the
DPMC web interface.
The blank frames, displayed above, are intended t o be populated with the AVE and Data Domain information.
To allow DPMC to populate these frames, deploy AVE and associate it with DPMC.
1. From the Settings (gear tool) drop-down menu, select Associate with Deployed Avamar VE.
NOTE: Consult the Avamar documentation for the deployment of the AVE VM and associating AVE with Data
Domain.
2. From the pop-up screen, enter the following inf ormation:
3. Click Finish.
After DPMC successfully connects to AVE, the system populat es the frames on the DPMC Home page with
AVE and Data Domain information. All Avamar server information is updated by DPMC and is gathered every
15 minutes.
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