CAUTION: To avoid obstructing other FSE users and the operation of already existing HSM file systems, it is necessary that you choose the mounting mode as appropriate.

If you are mounting the file systems on a consolidated FSE system with connected external FSE clients or on any FSE host where other local HSM file systems are already put into use, enter the following command for each newly configured HSM file system:

# mount /fse/fsefs_01

If you are mounting HSM file systems on a newly installed FSE host, enter the following command to mount all locally configured HSM file systems:

# fse --restart

Mounting HSM file systems on the Windows platform

Mounting disk volumes on Windows is performed by the operating system automatically on its first use. When an object on the disk volume (HSM file system) is accessed, the HSM file system is automatically mounted in Full Access Mode (FAM) (if the FSE processes are already running) or in Limited Access Mode (LAM) (if the FSE processes are not running yet). For more information on HSM file system access modes, see ”HSM file system access modes” on page 148.

To allow a disk volume to be mounted through the HSM file system filter, proceed as follows:

1.On the consolidated FSE system or external FSE client, determine the name of the volume that belongs to the FSE partition. Use the command mountvol for this purpose.

2.Invoke the following command, specifying the volume name in the form of

\\?\Volume{VolumeGUID}\:

C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\FSE\bin>fse --dismount-ntfs \\?\Volume{f6f3e1b6-b2ac-11d7-9c99-00b0d02fadef}\

The command will detach the automatically attached NTFS from the volume and allow it to be mounted later as an HSM file system.

Additionally, if the FSE processes are running, use the following command to explicitly mount an HSM file system in Full Access Mode before it is actually accessed:

C:\>fse --mountMountPoint VolumeName

You can later check if the HSM file system is available as follows:

1.At the command prompt, use the cd command to change the current directory to the mount point of the HSM file system, and run the dir command.

2.Invoke the following command:

C:\>fsepartition --list

In the command output, the reported status of the FSE partition should be mounted.

NOTE: For information on how to determine the access mode for a particular HSM file system or troubleshoot potential problems with disk volume access, see the description of the fse command in the FSE command-line reference.

Reconfiguring FSE interprocess communication

FSE interprocess communication is configured according to the FSE implementation (consolidated, distributed, or mixed FSE implementation) and the network type used for FSE interprocess communication (ordinary LAN, private network). In this context, the term ordinary LAN means the common company LAN to which systems are attached using their primary network adapters, and the term private network means a dedicated network to which systems are attached using their secondary network adapters.

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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.

One of the main features of HP FSE is its ability to intelligently migrate data between primary and secondary storage. By utilizing policies that determine when to move infrequently accessed files to lower-cost storage environments, FSE helps reduce the strain on primary storage systems and saves on costs associated with high-performance storage solutions. This tiered approach to data management ensures that organizations can access the data they need quickly while still maintaining an efficient overall storage architecture.

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