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default job priority policy 144, 145

File System Catalog (FSC) consistency check 180,

default partition allocation policy 145

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default recall policy 137

FSE commands, detail option 165

default release policy 136

FSE error log 212

default system allocation policy 144

FSE event log 207

defining

fsebackup command 226

backup strategy 219

fserestore command 232

deletion 13, 137

listing FSE jobs 158

starting 140

LTO media pool configuration file 93

deletion policies

LTO WORM media pool configuration file 93

default 139

media status 118

examples 139

migration and release scenario 126

deletion policy parameters 138

migration triggers 129

determining

recalling older generations of files 161

total offline storage 218

release triggers 135

determining configured media pools 95

resource allocation 147

directory layout 291

WORM FSE partitions 78

dirty file lists 127

excluded files

disabling

releasing 134

FSE partitions 154

exclusion, from release 131

disk media 99

configuring 134

displaying

considerations 132

FSE Management Console users 59

filename pattern conventions 132

displaying statuses

limitations 132

FSE jobs 159

extending

FSE jobs, examples 160

storage space of FSE disk buffer 176

distributed implementation 16

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client-server communication 17

configuring the communications settings 17

Fast Recovery Information (FRI)

dm-snapshot module

loading, on SUSE Linux 222

recreating 120

document

File System Catalog (FSC) 14

conventions 7

consistency check 178

related documentation 7

inconsistency types 179, 184

documentation

File System Catalog (FSC) consistency check

providing feedback 8

examples 180, 184

duplicating media

File System Catalog (FSC) recovery 235

concepts 104

Firebird server problems

prerequisites 105

troubleshooting 244

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formatting media 102

FSC vs. FSE media

 

consistency check 182

elements

FSE

FSE configuration files 38

agents 18

enabling

architecture 11

FSE partitions 155

components 13

error codes 283

daemons (services) 18

error messages

definition 9

Limited Access Mode 157

implementation options 15

estimating

user interfaces 21

backup frequency 225

utility daemons (services) 20

examples 110

FSE backup

checking FSE partition status 154

introduction 221

configured deletion policy 139

operation 222

configuring FSE drives 67, 68

prerequisites 222

configuring FSE libraries 65

starting 226

disk media pool configuration file 94

FSE backup and restore processes

displaying status of FSE jobs 160

debugging 281

exclusion, from release 132

FSE backup log

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Contents HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide File System Extender Software user guide Contents Managing media Migration, release, recall, and deletionIntroduction FSE startup and shut-down problems Backup, restore, and recoveryTroubleshooting Monitoring and maintaining FSEDirectory layout B FSE configuration templates Related documentation Document conventions and symbolsIntended audience Document conventions Convention ElementHP web sites Subscription serviceHP technical support Documentation feedbackFSE basics What is FSE?What is FSE?, FSE basics, FSE architecture, Infinite file systemAutomatic detection of low storage space Automatic error detectionLibrary tape compatibility NFS and Cifs supportFSE operations FSE architectureMigration Recall Release\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\FSE HSM file system FSE componentsDeletion FSE partitionFSE library FSE media poolFSE medium File System CatalogFSE drive FSE implementation optionsConsolidated implementation Distributed implementation Page FSE daemons services and FSE agents FSE implementation with multiple librariesFse-svc Fse-fsevtmgrFse-hsm Fse.exeFse-la-s FSE utility daemons servicesFse-bea Introduction to the FSE command-line interface FSE command-line interfaceFSE user interfaces FSE command list Remove,--list,--show,--status, and so onFSE command Description Accessing the online FSE command-line referenceFSE Management Console FSE Management Console server FSE Management Console clientConfiguring the FSE Management Console InstallPath%\var\log\fse.log InstallPath%\var\log\guisrv.logInstallPath%\var\cfg\gui\guisrv.users.db Var/opt/fse/log/guisrv.logConfiguring the logging level Parameter DescriptionStarting and stopping the FSE Management Console server Example of a configured FSE Management Console loggingStarting and stopping the FSE Management Console Debuglevel = -d4 -DAll Debuglevel = -dTrc -DAllD# /etc/init.d/guisrv start Starting the FSE Management Console server on Linux systems# /opt/fse/lbin/guisrv Options Stopping the FSE Management Console server on Linux systems # /etc/init.d/guisrv stopHP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide InstallPath%\binguisrv Options InstallPath%\binguisrv -F\cd %InstallPath%\bin Starting the FSE Management Console client on Linux systems \Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\guicltrcStarting and stopping the FSE Management Console client # export DISPLAY=fsemcclient0Stopping the FSE Management Console client on Linux systems # guiclt OptionsPage Configuring FSE Before you startConfiguration files Configuration basicsFSE configuration file elements Configuration Database TemplatesVar/opt/fse/cfg Configuring a new FSE resourceResource Management Database Var/opt/fse/rmdbFsepartition --show Partition01 MyFile Modifying the configuration of an FSE resourceFsepartition --list --detail Fsepartition --modify Partition01 MyFileOperational modes of the FSE Management Console client Fsepartition --show PartitionName --historyChoosing online operational mode # /opt/fse/bin/guicltChoosing offline operational mode Graphical user interface overviewGraphical user interface layout GUI layoutObject tree SystemNamePage Configuring FSE HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Configuring FSE HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Configuration dialog box Menu bar Menu bar contains several menusNew Connection Menu item action Applicable objects Action description Toolbar View is displayedStatus bar Unusable Recovery modeOpen UnreliableKeyboard shortcuts FSE Management Console usersManaging FSE Management Console users Configuring an FSE resource using an FSE user interface Configuration procedureFSE Management Console user properties Phase 1 configuring FSE libraries and FSE drives Overview of the configuration procedureAbout Scsi identification Library and drive configuration procedure Name Host ControlDevice LibType MediaFamily Slots Opt/fse/newconfig. Windows specificName Library MediaFamily DriveIndex Capabilities Host ControlDevice Fselibrary --addLibraryCfgFileNameLibrary and tape drive configuration examples Example of a library configuration file# AIT Sony AIT Family # LTO LTO Ultrium MediaFamily = LTOExample of an LTO Ultrium tape drive configuration file Example of an LTO Ultrium Worm tape drive configuration file Phase 2 configuring FSE media pools NamePhase 3 preparing HSM file systems Name MediaFamily PoolType BlockSize VolumeSizePreparing HSM file systems on the Windows platform Creating and preparing new HSM file systemsPreparing HSM file systems on the Linux platform \mkdir hsmfsfolderIntegrating existing file systems on the Linux platform Integrating existing file systems in the FSE implementationIntegrating existing file systems on the Windows platform Phase 4 configuring FSE partitions Configuring a regular FSE partition on the Linux platformFsepartition --status PartitionName Configuring a regular FSE partition on the Windows platform Configuring an FSE partition Click OK\\?\Volumef6f3e1b6-b2ac-11d7-9c99-00b0d02fadef\ Fsepartition --addPartitionCfgFileName Configuring a Worm FSE partition Examples of configuration files for Worm FSE partitionsFsemedium --format Barcode Phase 5 preparing FSE mediaFselibrary --update-inventory LibraryName --rescan Fsemedium --format Barcode --forceFsemedium --init Barcode For forced initialization use the following commandFsemedium --init Barcode --force Mounting HSM file systems on the Linux platform Phase 6 mounting HSM file systemsFsesystem --status Command generates an output similar to the following Mounting HSM file systems on the Windows platform Reconfiguring FSE interprocess communication\\?\VolumeVolumeGUID\ \fsepartition --listVar/opt/fse/omniorb. Windows specific Reconfiguration procedureServices.cfg Etc/opt/fse OmniORB.cfg Etc/opt/fseServer = fse-server1.company.com Ordinary LAN connectionPrivate network connection Hostname = fseserver.fsenet Server = fseserver.fsenetServices.cfg file OmniORB.cfg file, configure the parameters in the sectionServices.cfg and omniORB.cfg files Reconfiguring communication on external Linux FSE clients Hostname = fseclient.fsenet Server = fseserver.fsenetReconfiguring communication on external Windows FSE clients Changing the IP address of an FSE host Configuring FSE FSE media pools Media pool types and their characteristicsIntroduction Introduction, FSE media pools, FSE media,Configuring a media pool MyConfiguration. Linux specificLTO # Regular Regular media pool for FSE partitionExample of an LTO Worm media pool configuration file SysVolLocation = None SizeOfSysVol = 0MBExample of a disk media pool configuration file Determining the configured media poolsFsepool --list --detail Managing media Excerpt from the fsepool --list output Checking the status of a particular media poolExcerpt from the fsepool --list --detail output FSE media FSE medium volumesExcerpt from the fsepartition --status output LTO Ultrium 3 Worm FSE media typesDisk media Disk mediaCapacity disk Local and remote file systems as disk mediaVar/opt/fse/dm/dm000001 Var/opt/fse/dm/dm000002 Mnt/diskmedium linuxhost.company.comrw,nosquashroot Disk media specifics`-- dm000001 Adding media to an FSE media pool Formatting mediaInitializing media Medium is formatted using the following commandMedium is initialized using the following command Skipping media formattingDuplicating media Prerequisites Procedure for duplicating mediaHow it works LTO 1 100 GiB * 2 = 200 GiBForced duplication Normal duplicationLTO 2 200 GiB * 2 = 400 GiB LTO 3 400 GiB * 2 = 800 GiB Media reorganization process Reorganizing mediaLimitation Fsemedium --list Barcode --volume Enabled/mountedBoundary migration date and time parameter Media reorganization parametersExceptions to the reorganizational rule Number of latest generations parameterDisplaying the FSE media pool-based statistics Example command outputScanning media for obsolete data Meaning of the columns is the followingRunning the media reorganization job Job to the command shell for --no-monitoroptionDisplaying the FSE media-based statistics An example output is the following Reusing the recycled medium volumesFsemedium --list Redundant copy recreation process Recreating redundant copies of migrated data052002 Data 5949 Open, scanned Empty System 1019 Media Pool Determining the unusable media Command output will be similar to the followingFsemedium --copy-contents Barcode --no-monitor Starting redundant copy recreationResolving situations with no alternative migrated copies Fsefile -M FilenameChecking the status of media PoolLTO Open LiblibLTO3 000046 Example output of the fsemedium --list commandExample output of the fsemedium --list --detail command PoolLTO Open LiblibLTO5 000116Checking the status of a particular medium Changing the condition status of mediaStatus of the medium can be one of the following Preventing writing to an FSE medium Closing medium volumesRecreating Fast Recovery Information from media Preventing reading from and writing to an FSE mediumRemoving FSE media Fselibrary --update-inventory command for this purposeFsemedium --recreate-fri Barcode --volume VolumeNumber Fsemedium --remove BarcodeManaging media Policies FSE operation basicsHow does FSE function? HSM listsFSE disk buffer Hierarchical Storage Manager lists Storage space allocation in an extended FSE disk bufferPolicies Changes of states of files under FSEMigration policy parameters What is a retried migration?Migration Minimum file age for migration MinFileAgeMinimum number of files for migration MinNumMigFiles Minimum wait time for migration MinWaitTimeMaximum wait time for migration MaxWaitTime Maximum number of files for migration MaxNumMigFilesExample situations that trigger migration Default migration policyRelease WatermarksHigh watermark Reaching the critical watermark on an HSM file systemExclusion from release Low watermarkFilename pattern conventions Considerations before configuring exclusion from releaseLimitations Special pattern-matching characters Release policy parameters Recall retention time RecallRetentionTime Example situations that trigger releaseMigration retention time MigRetentionTime Minimum file size for release MinFileSizeRecall Default release policyRecall parameters Deletion Default recall policyRecall timeout RecallTimeout Automatic deletion processFile expiration time FileExpiration Deletion policy parametersDirectory paths Path Examples of a configured deletion policy Default deletion policyRecalling deleted files Resource allocationStarting the deletion job Resource allocation conceptsMedia selection by media location Central FSE resource managerSeveral allocation parameters Job priorities System allocation and job priority policySystem allocation and job priority policy parameters ThresholdJobCount = 3/2 * MaxNumDrivesResource allocation threshold ResourceAllocationThreshold Time step TimeStepPartition allocation and job priority policy Partition allocation and job priority policy parametersMaintenance priority MaintenancePriority Maximum number of drives for recovery MaxNumDrivesRecoveryRecovery priority RecoveryPriority Default partition allocation and job priority policyAdministrative and backup job priority calculation Priority calculationParallel copying Multiple copyingExample of resource allocation Limited Access Mode LAM and Full Access Mode FAM HSM file system access modesSequential copying HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Migration, release, recall, and deletion Monitoring general FSE implementation status Procedures in this chapter provide instructions forAbout monitoring and maintaining in FSE Number of running jobsMonitoring FSE partition status Example output of the fsesystem --status commandManaging FSE partitions Host and mount point of the belonging HSM file systemDisplaying the status of an FSE partition Example output of the fsepartition --status command Disabling an FSE partitionEnabling an FSE partition To enable an FSE partition, do the followingWindows specific Invoke the following command Removing an FSE partitionSwitching the access mode for an HSM file system Retrieving detailed information for an FSE partitionLimited Access Mode error messages Switching to Limited Access ModeSwitching to Full Access Mode Monitoring FSE jobsExample output of the fsejob --list --detail command Example output of the fsejob --list commandFsejob --list --maint PartitionName --detail Displaying the status of a particular FSE job Fsejob --status JobIDExample output of the fsejob --status command Recalling older generations of a fileExample output of the fsefile --history command Example of recall by file migration ID Recalling sets of files in an efficient wayExample of recall by date Example of recall by file ID instead of filenameLogging file recalls Command fsefile --recall --ifEfficient recall invocation 512MBc, and 512MBdRetrieving detailed information Example excerpt from the FSE error log fileManaging FSE recall jobs Fsedrive --list Fsemedium --list --volumeFselibrary --list Fsepool --listScsi Name Drv01 FamilyPool Pool01 UsageCount 137 Capabilities Key Name Drv02 FamilyAc3050b1-a838-458e-9a21-d3d3429cade9 33d4ef52-7ec8-4926-97f9-909edfe66c41 47b5fddc-03f7-4b80-8dab-5d2f6fe18cc1HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Barcode 000009 VolNum 1acf6a41-a23f-4836-9e4d-539d31ad572fEca50ba5-f068-4650-a587-945fcffda287 Cfe954e0-21bb-428b-84fa-076754539f76B8e4d73b-890c-41d0-bb20-eefe19d3f057 8920cdd9-57ee-4f2e-a09a-d701249c6434583 LastVer 1970/01/01 ValidData TotalDataPartition Part01 Bfca4697-a1e0-4881-ba12-953acbb72a02Monitoring and maintaining FSE HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Extending storage space of FSE disk buffer How to extend the FSE disk buffer? Benefits of extended FSE disk bufferConsistency check of FSC vs. HSM file system Checking the consistency of the File System CatalogRemoving a file system from the FSE disk buffer Types of inconsistencies Fsecheck --fsc-hsmfs PartitionNameMigID 273932147200 FileSize 18691 Hsmfs NotesOwnerID 154336 MigID 273931007488 FileSize 2815 REPORTING-BUGS REPORTING-BUGSConsistency check of FSC vs. FSE media Starting the consistency checkOptions for consistency check of FSC against FSE media Example results of the FSC vs. FSE media consistency check Inconsistency typesMigID MediaKey MedVolNum Dump FRI Low storage space detection Var/opt/fseGeneral HHM settings HHM configuration fileVar/opt/fse/part Var/opt/fse/log Key Description Default value on Linux Windows Mail settingsTriggered actions definitions Variable Description Examples or possible values Triggered actions section of the configuration file Monitored items definitionsCriticalActionGE FilesystemtypeCriticalThreshold CriticalActionLTMonitoring and maintaining FSE HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Monitoring and maintaining FSE Listing the contents of the HHM configuration file Configuring low storage space detectionModifying the contents of the HHM configuration file FSE log files Viewing FSE log filesMonitoring and analyzing FSE log files Configuring monitoring and analysis of FSE log filesFSE event log /var/opt/fse/log/fse.log General configuration file LogAnalyzerRules.pyLogAnalyzer # --- DebugActivityLog = /var/opt/fse/log/loganalyzermessages.log # --- From # From-Part of the mailheader # --- Subject # Subject-Part of the mailheader# --- To # To-Part of the mailheader SleepTime # Default is 1 minute# CommunityName # The community name of the machine DebugIgnoreCase UseSMTPAuthenticationProcessFileFromBeginning ServerNameRules configuration file Rules = \MailLogMessagessbj MailLogMessagesMailCurrentLogMessagesbj Starting the monitoring and analysis of log files Action Name DescriptionLogging FSE media operations Reconfiguring the monitoring and analysis of log filesFSE event log Example FSE event logMonitoring and maintaining FSE HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Windows specific HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide FSE error log Example FSE error logHP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Monitoring and maintaining FSE Windows specific Monitoring and maintaining FSE HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide # cd /opt/fse/sbin/tools # ./checklic Determining total offline storage capacityGenerated report conforms to the following example Checklic checklic-output.txtIntroduction, Defining your backup strategy, Defining your backup strategyBackup, Restore, Recovery, Recovery methods for FSE components See HSM file systemWhat is FSE backup? BackupFSE component Description Recovery method Prerequisites Backup configuration file on Linux platformHow it works? # modprobe dm-snapshotBackup process Backup media managementMODULESLOADEDONBOOT=dm-snapshot Preparation of new media Configuring a backup media poolEstimating resources Preparation of already used mediaEstimating backup frequency Defining the backup policyBackup media recycling Fsebackup --medium Barcode --initFsebackup command Starting FSE backupExamples of backing up to disk Example of backing up to tape Example FSE backup log fileActivity logging Example of backing up to disk and tapeCMD HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide What is FSE restore? RestoreAborting FSE backup Restore process Examples of retrieving backup images from tape Starting FSE restoreFserestore command Examples of restoring from diskFsebackup --device /dev/sg1 --offset 3 --count Example FSE restore log fileOpt/fse/lbin/fserestore.py -f /root/test.tar.bz2 CMD File System Catalog recovery RecoveryPost-restore steps Aborting FSE restoreEnable the FSE partition Start the recovery of FSC HSM file system recoveryHSM file system recovery procedure Prerequisite# fserecover --hsmfs PartitionName Status of user data on the recovered HSM file system\fserecover --hsmfs PartitionName Backup, restore, and recovery Troubleshooting Defaults to C\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\FSE FSE startup and shut-down problems# ps -ef grep CommandName Examining the process list in Windows Task ManagerCli-user.pkg Client.pkg Common.pkg Agent.pkg Cli-admin.pkg Common.pkg Server.pkg# ls -a /etc/opt/fse # rpm -qa grep fse- grep -v fse-gui.client.pkgOmniORB cannot work with such a configuration Resolve itOperating system tools to terminate all FSE processes Use the kill command to terminate the FSE processesTry to start them manually, the following error is reported Use Task Manager to terminate the FSE processes# /etc/init.d/firebird status Firebird server problemsFirebird.sourceforge.net Ibserver pid 896 895 581 577 576 is runningCommunication problems It defaults to C\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\FSEStop the FSE processes with the fse --stopcommand Service daemon serviceRun the command omniNames --statusand inspect its output You must restart FSE with the fse --restartcommandUse the command ps -ef grep fse-hsm Fsepartition --status PartitionNameScsi problems Driver is disabledHprescan -a Etc/rc.d/rc.localCat /proc/scsi/scsi # echo scsi scan-new-devices /proc/scsi/scsi Tape library problemsOptions scsimod maxscsiluns=255 # cat /proc/scsi/scsiFselibrary --update-inventory LibraryName --rescan Fsedrive --remove NameFseError 11005 Medium overflow physical EOM Media management problemsVolume Overflow 0x00,0x02 End-of-partition/medium detected Into the Rmdb Problematic medium volumeIs known ExecutionWorkaround HSM file system mounting problems Fse --umount I\fse\fsefs01 \\?\Volume...\ \fse --dismount-ntfs VolumeNameFse --mount I\fse\fsefs01 \\?\Volume Fse --mount I\fse\fsefs01 \\?\Volume...\Fsepartition --remove PartitionName Fsepartition --disable PartitionNameFsepartition --enable PartitionName Fsepartition --add PartitionNameAccessed for the first time HSM file system filter problemsFse --dismount-ntfs VolumeName HSM file system mounting problems onFse --start Fse --stopFsecheck --fsc-hsmfs PartitionName Runs out of free space Migration problemsStart writing to tape Prevent it from running out of free spaceFsefile --history FileName Fsefile --recall --id PartitionName FileID --into PathComplete FSE error logFile DirectoryPath/FileName Migration of the file is startedHas been allocated for recall Recall problemsUse the ps -ef grep fse-hsmcommand for this purpose Unusable FSE medium to become good usableScanning against viruses Not indicate data loss Backup, restore, and recovery problemsRecall them manually FSE Windows Service stopped Section Verifying and repairing the installed FSE software\fse --stop Layout FSE backup cannot be startedFile backup.pid and start FSE backup once again Status of the medium will be emptyEtc/sysconfig/kernel, like shown in the following example Dm-snapshot to the variable Modulesloadedonboot in the file# modprobe dm-snapshot Sharing problems To directories cannot be sharedAcpi=oldboot pci=noacpi apm=power-off Other problemsFsefile --migrate FileName No space left on device Directory and its contents from the external FSE clientFollowing message is written to the FSE event log On this partitionFile System Catalog recovery on Explanation WorkaroundFor files that cannot be deleted LogIs running on the associated FSE partition FSE troubleshooting tools Debugging FSE processes Debugging and operation fine-tuning optionsTool name Description Example InstallPath%\var\log\debugDebugging options Var/opt/fse/log/debugVar/opt/fse/log/error.log InstallPath%\var\log\error.logWindows specific Flag value Description Operation fine-tuning options Export HSMBEAVERIFYPOSITION=ALWAYS Export HSMFRISAFETYBUFTAPE=1000Export HSMPTDIRECT=no Export HSMLASERIALUNLOAD=yesDebugging HSM file system filter Debugging FSE backup and restore processesRestart the syslogd daemon Backup or restore debugging results in job failure Potential problems with debuggingGathering information about your problem Checklist for required informationFSE error codes Contact1002 9991001 10032006 20042005 20073003 30013002 30044025 40234024 40268006 80048005 800710004 1000210003 1000513004 1300213003 13005Opt/fse/doc OmniNames commandOpt/fse/bin Opt/fse/lbinPath on Linux platform Path on Windows platform Contents FSE configuration templates Template for FSE libraries LibraryhostnameSlots Slots = 1-15 Template for FSE drives # TipsHP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide Template for LTO media pools SysVolLocation = None SizeOfSysVol = 0MB Template for disk media pools Template for FSE partitions General part Write-Once-Read-Many file systemTemplate for FSE partitions Migration part Template for FSE partitions Release part FSE configuration templates Template for FSE partitions Recall and Allocation part Template for FSE partitions Deletion part Template for FSE system configuration FSE configuration templates Media pool FSE media pool External client FSE external client FSE configuration file templateConfiguration file File System Catalog FSCDisk buffer Needs cleaning or servicingOwn deletion policy See media duplicationSee recovery FSE recovery, recovery job See recovery FSE recoveryAlso Data Location Catalog DLC and Name Space Catalog NSC Mode LAM Job It, you must use forced initializationFSE job Medium See Medium Auxiliary Memory MAMRetention time Online medium Offline mediumLibrary Set to unusableInstallPath%\var\rmdb directory on Windows platform An FSE users request with the fserecover commandRecovery job Recall, recall jobFSE implementation See media pool FSE media poolSee LTO Ultrium Is set by enabling the drive with the fsedrive commandUltrium Unusable medium320 Index Default partition allocation policy Default job priority policy 144184 Configuring, consolidated FSE system GUI HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software user guide 326 FSE Management Console GUI 57 status check Media 117, 119 media pools328
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File System Extender (FSE) specifications

HP File System Extender (FSE) is a sophisticated solution designed to optimize data storage management for enterprises that deal with large volumes of unstructured data. This technology addresses the challenges of data growth and the need for effective data retention strategies, enabling organizations to store and manage their information more efficiently.

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