3PAR cli command to backup config for disaster recovery (aka EVA capture configuration)

[Brian Bullen]

In the context of a disaster impacting a 3PAR array: e.g. in event of fire/other destruction of an array, and then starting with new hardware to build the same configuration, for restoring data to the VMs (e.g. with data protector) - what can be done to save the array configs in readiness for such a disaster?

I am aware there is no direct 3PAR OS cli equivalent to the EVA 'capture configuration' so have a cron job to run various show commands which could be used to rebuild the array's configuration (users, templates, cpgs, vvs and vluns..) - however what is best practise ??

Or is it possible for the  array  to be rebuilt using the service processor?

Thanks in advance

Brian

[Cali · Accepted solution]

Hi Brian, the Config is saved 3 times per Day on the SP. Look in /files/3PAR-Serial#/config/ > view As far as I know, this config Files are also automatic transferded to the HPE Backend Servers.

[Dennis Handly]

> the config is saved 3 times per day on the SP.

Unfortunately this is just the output of the various show commands.

So if your configuration is extensive, you should capture the commands in a script for replay next time.