Understanding Ost Plug-In Diagnostic Logs; Rotating Ost Plug-In Logs For Windows; Collecting Diagnostics Using A Linux Utility - Dell DR series Administrator's Manual

ost --limit --speed <<num><kbps|mbps|gbps> | default>
--target <ip address | hostname>
ost --help
ost <command> <command-arguments>
<command> can be one of:
--show
--setpassword
--delete_client
--update_client
--limit
For command-specific help, please type ost --help <command>
For example:
ost --help show
NOTE: The --files in the ost --show --file_history command represents replicated files that were processed via the
DMA optimized duplication operation. This command displays only up to the last 10 such files. The --name in the
ost --show --name command represents the OST container name.
NOTE: For more information about OST-related DR Series system CLI commands, see the
Command Line Reference Guide .

Understanding OST Plug-In Diagnostic Logs

There are currently two supported types of OST plug-ins for which you can collect diagnostic logs: NetBackup and
Backup Exec.
NOTE: The directory location, C:\ProgramData, is considered to be a hidden directory on Windows-based systems.
However, you can copy and paste C:\ProgramData\Dell\DR\log\ into your Internet Explorer Address bar or you can
enter this into the Windows command prompt window (Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Command Prompt).
For more information about OST, OST plug-ins and logs, see
OST Plug-In Logs for Linux, and

Rotating OST Plug-In Logs for Windows

By default, the Windows log rotation size is set at 10 megabytes (MB). Once a log file has been reached this size, the
OpenStorage Transport (OST) plug-in automatically renames the existing log file, libstspiDell.log to libstspiDell.log.old,
and creates a new log.
Modifying Log Rotation Size
To modify the log rotation size, you can edit the following registry key value:
HKLM\Software\Dell\OST\LogRotationSize
Immediately after modifying this value, the new rotation size value takes effect (meaning that you do not have to restart
the backup process).

Collecting Diagnostics Using a Linux Utility

You can use a Linux utility called Dell_diags to collect diagnostics from Linux-only clients. This Linux utility is installed by
the OST plug-in installer in the /opt/Dell directory. The tool collects the following types of information:
• var/log/libstspiDell.log.*
• usr/openv/netbackup/logs
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Displays command specific information.
Updates the OST user password.
Deletes the OST client.
Updates attributes of the OST client.
Limits bandwidth consumed by ost.
Rotating OST Plug-In Logs for
Understanding OST, Installing a Dell OST
Windows.
Dell DR Series System
Plug-In, Rotating