Replacing a device
Two processes exist for replacing a device, as follows:
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Replace a device on a single host | |
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Replace a shared device |
Table: To replace a device on a single host
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If the device is a drive, change the drive state to DOWN. | |
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Replace the device. Specify the same SCSI ID for the new device as the old device. |
See the vendor's documentation. |
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If the device is a drive, change the drive state to UP. | |
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If either of the following are true, configure the new device by using the Configure drives and robots wizard:
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Table: To replace a shared device
| Task | Instructions |
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If the device is a drive, change the drive state to DOWN. | |
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Replace the device. Specify the same SCSI ID for the new device as the old device. |
See the vendor's documentation. |
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Produce a list of new and missing hardware. |
The following command scans for new hardware and produces a report that shows the new and the replaced hardware: On Windows: install_path\Cohesity\Volmgr\bin\tpautoconf -report_disc On UNIX: /usr/openv/volmgr/bin/tpautoconf -report_disc |
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Ensure that all servers that share the new device are up and that all NetBackup services are active. | |
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Read the serial number from the new device and update the NetBackup database. |
If the device is a robot, run the following command: On Windows: install_path\Cohesity\Volmgr\bin\tpautoconf -replace_robot robot_number -path robot_path On UNIX: /usr/openv/volmgr/bin/tpautoconf -replace_robot robot_number -path robot_path If the device is a drive, run the following commands: On Windows: install_path\Cohesity\Volmgr\bin\tpautoconf -replace_drive drive_name -path path_name On UNIX: /usr/openv/volmgr/bin/tpautoconf -replace_drive drive_name -path path_name |
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If the new device is an unserialized drive, run the Configure drives and robots on all servers that share the drive. If the new device is a robot, run the Configure drives and robots on the server that is the robot control host. | |
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If the device is a drive, change the drive state to UP. |