Data Center Fabric Manager Professional User Manual v10.3.X (53-1001355-01, November 2009)

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Enabling backup
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Enabling backup
Backup is enabled by default. However, if it has been disabled, complete the following steps to
enable the function.
1. Select SAN > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Select the Enable Backup check box.
4. Click Apply or OK.
Disabling backup
Backup is enabled by default. If you want to stop the backup process, you need to disable backup.
To disable the backup function, complete the following steps.
1. Select SAN > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Clear the Enable Backup check box.
4. Click Apply or OK.
Viewing the backup status
The Management application enables you to view the backup status at a glance by providing a
backup status icon on the Status Bar. The following table illustrates and describes the icons that
indicate the current status of the backup function.
TABLE 15 Backup Icons
Icon Description
Backup in Progress—displays the following tooltip: “Backup started at hh:mm:ss, in progress...
XX directories are backed up.”
Countdown to Next Scheduled Backup—displays the following tooltip: “Next backup scheduled
at hh:mm:ss.”
Backup Disabled—displays the following tooltip: “Backup is disabled.”
Backup Failed—displays the following tooltip: “Backup failed at hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yyyy.”