Maintaining Mirrored Systems

CentreVu CMS Release 3 Version 8 Disk-Mirrored Systems

Doing a CMSADM backup on a mirrored system

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Step 3: Label and store the tapes

3.Display the CentreVu CMS Administration menu by entering a cmsadm command. For example:

#cmsadm

Lucent Technologies CentreVu(R) Call Management System Administration Menu

Select a command from the list below.

1)acd_create Define a new ACD

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4.Enter the number of the backup option. The system prompts for the tape drive.

5.Enter the appropriate option number. The system begins calculating the approximate number of tapes required and informs you of its calculation. For example:

The backup will need approximately 2 tapes. You will be prompted for additional tapes. Be sure to number the cartridge tapes consecutively in the order they will be inserted.

Please insert the first cartridge tape into /dev/rmt/<xxx>

Press ENTER when ready:

6.Insert the tape, wait for it to rewind and reposition, and press Enter. The backup begins.

During the backup, you may receive a prompt about CMS being on or prompts to insert more tapes. Respond to each prompt as appropriate, and then press Enter.

When the backup completes, it will be verified. If you used more than one tape, you will have to reinsert each tape.

Any time you need to insert a tape, allow it to rewind and reposition before you press Enter.

After the tape verification, the system prompts you to label the tapes and then returns you to the system prompt:

Please label the backup tape(s) with the date and the current CMS version (<version>).

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Label the tapes as instructed. Bundle them with the vfstab printout and put them away in a safe place.

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Lucent Technologies 585-210-940 manual Label and store the tapes

585-210-940 specifications

Lucent Technologies, founded in 1996 as a spin-off from AT&T, emerged as a leader in telecommunications, contributing significantly to the advancement of network technologies. The model 585-210-940, an innovative product from Lucent, exemplifies their commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for communication networks.

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