Dell Using the Server_Archive Utility on VNX
Summary
Manage robust data protection with guides on using the server_archive utility for EMC VNX storage systems. This comprehensive manual is designed for system administrators needing to perform reliable, file-level backup and restore operations. It covers concepts like local simple backups, PAX archiving, setting up Data Movers, retrieving device names, and advanced management techniques including restoration via absolute or relative paths, along with essential troubleshooting steps.
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EMC® VNX™ Series
Release 7.1
Using the server_archive Utility on VNX
P/N 300-013-823 Rev 01
EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters:
Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103
1-508-435-1000 www.EMC.com
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EMC® VNX™ Series Release 7.1 Using the server_archive Utility on VNX P/N 300-013-823 Rev 01 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 July EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without not...
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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: Note: Emphasizes content that is of exceptional importance or interest but does not relate to personal injury...
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Preface Your comments Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy, organization, and overall quality of the user publications. Please send your opinion of this document to: techpubc...
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Preface Using the server_archive Utility on VNX 7.1
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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 7.1
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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 system efficiently. Consultants evaluate your business, IT processes, and technology, and recommend ways that you can leverage you...
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Troubleshooting Using the server_archive Utility on VNX 7.1
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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 7.1
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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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| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 570.81 KB |
| Published | June 04, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How must the tape drives be connected to the Data Movers?
Each Data Mover requires its own tape drive attached to one of the Data Mover’s SCSI or Fibre Channel ports.
Does the backup data flow traverse the network during operation?
No, data goes directly to VNX for file's attached tape drive, and does not traverse the network.
How can I ensure certain attributes are preserved during backups?
You can back up and restore using CIFS extended attributes.
What resources should I consult if I encounter errors or interoperability issues?
Check Chapter 4, which covers Troubleshooting and includes the EMC E-Lab Interoperability Navigator.