Dell Using the Server_Archive Utility on VNX 7.0
Summary
This essential guide details the use of the `server_archive` utility for EMC VNX Series 7.0, empowering IT administrators to manage robust data protection strategies. It provides comprehensive instructions for performing full and incremental file-level backups directly to tape drives. The manual covers key concepts including configuring Data Movers, restoring data using absolute or relative paths, handling CIFS extended attributes, and troubleshooting common operational errors. Ideal for system engineers responsible for maintaining VNX storage integrity and backup processes.
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EMC® VNX™ Series
Release 7.0
Using the server_archive Utility on VNX
REV A01
EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters:
Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103
1-508-435-1000 www.EMC.com
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EMC® VNX™ Series Release 7.0 Using the server_archive Utility on VNX REV A01 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103 1-508-435-1000 www.EMC.com
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Copyright EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published February EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without...
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Contents Preface.....................................................................................................5 Chapter 1: Introduction.............................................................
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Contents Archive by using relative path..................................................................23 Restore by using relative path.................................................................
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Preface As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its hardware and software. Therefore, some functions d...
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Preface Special notice conventions EMC uses the following conventions for special notices: CAUTION: caution contains information essential to avoid data loss or damage to the system or equipment. Impo...
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Preface [email protected] Using the server_archive Utility on VNX 7.0
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Preface Using the server_archive Utility on VNX 7.0
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Introduction You can use the EMC VNX server_archive command as backup utility to perform manual local backups and restores, to copy file system from one Data Mover to another, and to test that tape dr...
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Introduction System requirements Table on page describes the EMC® VNX™ software, hardware, network, and storage configurations required for using server_archive as described in this document. Table 1....
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Introduction Related information For specific information related to the features and functionality described in this document: Configuring NDMP Backups on VNX EMC VNX Command Line Interface Reference...
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Introduction Using the server_archive Utility on VNX 7.0
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Concepts You manually execute local backups through the server_archive command at the Control Station or through workstation with Telnet connection. The server_archive utility consists of numerous bac...
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Concepts Backup data flow When performing manual backup, the data or file system you want to up flows directly from the system to the Data Mover to the tape drive, as shown in Figure on page 14. Data ...
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Managing Topics included are: Prerequisite on page Perform backups with server_archive on page Archive files by using server_archive on page Migrate files from an external source on page Using the ser...
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Managing Prerequisite If you have Celerra Network Server version 5.3 or earlier or if the auto-negotiation feature fails, perform the prerequisite task described in Configure VNX NS series Data Mover ...
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Managing <movername> name of the Data Mover Example: To reboot server_2, type: server_cpu server_2 -reboot -monitor now Perform backups with server_archive The tasks to perform backups by using ...
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Managing Note VNX addresses a tape device component (device name) as follows: <SCSI_controller> <SCSI_ID> <SCSI_LUN> where: <SCSI_controller> = chain number of the controller &...
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Managing Back up with CIFS extended attributes Action To back up a file with CIFS extended attributes, use this command syntax: server_archive <movername> -w -f /dev/<devicename> -J /<b...
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Managing Archive files by using server_archive The tasks to archive files by using server_archive are: Specify emctar as the backup type (Optional) on page Archive data files on page List archived fil...
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Managing Action <pathname> = path to where you want to archive data Example: To archive data files, type: server_archive server_2 -w -f /dev/c1t4l0 -v -x emctar /backup/test Output None List arc...
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Managing Action server_archive server_2 -r -f /dev/c1t4l0 file1 Output None Rewind a tape Action To rewind a tape, use this command syntax: server_mt <movername> -f <devicename> rewind whe...
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Managing Archive by using relative path Follow these steps: 1. Change to the directory that you want to archive by using this command syntax: cd <pathname> where: <pathname> name of the di...
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Managing Archive by using absolute path Action To archive a file that uses an absolute path, use this command syntax: tar cvf /dev/rmt/0 /<full_pathname> where: <full_pathname> = path wher...
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Troubleshooting As part of an effort to continuously improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of its product lines, EMC periodically releases new versions of its hardware and software. The...
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Troubleshooting EMC E-Lab Interoperability Navigator The EMC E-Lab™ Interoperability Navigator is searchable, web-based application that provides access to EMC interoperability support matrices. It is...
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Troubleshooting EMC Professional Services can help you implement your VNX series efficiently. Consultants evaluate your business, IT processes, and technology, and recommend ways that you can leverage...
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Troubleshooting Using the server_archive Utility on VNX 7.0
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Glossary local backup Procedure that backs up file system, or incremental changes to file system from Data Mover to locally attached TLU. See also automated backup and restore. manual local backup On ...
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Glossary Using the server_archive Utility on VNX 7.0
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Index device names, obtainingobtaining device namesdiscovering devices, from VNX archived files listing restoring archiving EMC E-Lab Navigator data files emctar backup type from external source error...
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Index migrating filesexternal source, migrating from restoring (continued) with CIFS extended attributes restrictions, for using server_archive rewinding tape 14, 22 NS series configuration server_arc...
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| Published | June 04, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the data flow for a simple local backup?
Data goes directly to VNX for file's attached tape drive, and does not traverse the network.
How do I configure Data Movers in the VNX NS series?
Use the dedicated sections in Chapter 3 to perform the prerequisite steps for configuration.
Is there a specific protocol used for filing backup/recovery operations?
Yes, Portable Archive Interchange (PAX) is the file archive protocol that provides file-level backup and recovery operations.
What does the server_archive Utility allow me to do besides basic backups?
You can use it to restore files or migrate files from an external source.