Dell PowerVault DL2000 - Manual (Page 25)

Logging On To The CommCell
For versions of Simpana prior to 9.0, the default user name and password to log on to the CommCell is cvadmin. For
Simpana versions 9.0 and later, the default user name and password is admin. It is recommended that you change the
password after you first log on.
You receive a reminder if you do not activate the license. For more information about using the CommCell console
including licensing, see documentation.commvault.com/dell. Click Simpana → Dell PowerVault DL Backup To Disk
Appliance → Getting Started.
Capturing Support Log Files
If log files are required by the Dell support representative, they can be automatically collected by clicking the Support
tab in the PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Console.
To generate log files, click the link Click here to collect appliance information and logs for Dell Support.
Changing Automatic Disk Configuration
If the appliance supports RAID 5 and RAID 6 standard disk configurations (see Disk Configuration Settings ), the standard
disk configuration setting is displayed on the Settings tab of the DL Backup to Disk Appliance Console.
1. Choose standard disk configuration when the appliance is first configured using the DL Backup to Disk Appliance
Configuration Wizard.
After selecting the standard disk configuration and configuring the automatic disk configuration for one or more
virtual disks, this setting should not be changed. Otherwise, the disk subsystem state changes from standard to
advanced.
2. If during a disaster recovery an incorrect standard configuration was selected, click Change Automatic RAID
configuration to reset the standard disk configuration back to the value prior to the system failure.
If in doubt, use Server Administrator to determine the RAID type and slots using the existing virtual disks. Under
Server Administrator, expand the Storage section of the System device tree.
3. Verify the virtual disks for each PERC adapter in the appliance noting the layout type (RAID 5 or RAID 6). Click each
virtual disk to determine the physicals disks and slots used by that virtual disk.
NOTE: Changing the standard disk configuration setting sets the storage configuration policy to Manual and
reboots the system. Do not perform this operation when backup jobs are running. After the system reboots, enable
automatic disk provisioning by setting the configuration policy to Automatic.
Compatibility Manager
The Compatibility Manager provides a notification if a software component is below the minimum supported version.
Click the Compatibility tab in the Appliance Console to view the Compatibility Manager. This screen displays the
currently installed version(s) of BIOS, firmware, drivers, operating system, and appliance applications.
• A warning level indicates that the appliance continues to operate but the software component needs to be
updated to the minimum required level as soon as possible.
• A critical level indicates an incompatibility with the installed software component version. When a critical level
is reported, the appliance stops backup application jobs to prevent unexpected errors.
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