VMAX3 and VMAX All Flash: How to copy SMAS DB backup files (.dat) from Embedded Management for VMAX (Unisphere for VMAX) using vApp Manager (User Correctable)

Starting from the release 8.3 it is possible to make a copy of the data from vApp Manager for eManagement.

Please follow the following procedure to copy SMAS DB backup files:

1. Please login to vApp Manager using IP-address of eManagement and the port 5480 with the seconfig account and password



2. On the bottom right of the screen in the Operation area  you will have an option to download logs and the data



3. The Download Files Wizard will be opened



You can download:

• system database backups these are .dat file
• Performance data (.dat files)
• Performance Reports

Note: This Performance Backup file (.dat file)  is the same as you would receive from performance/settings/database/backup via port 8443, but makes it easier for CS to download a copy of it, in case container has to be reimaged.
These Performance backup files can be located in /opt/emc/SMAS/backup/SPA.

It is also recommended to copy options and nethost files from eManagement. To do this please open the Download Files Wizard as described above and choose these files as shown below




To restore these files please engage the Dell EMC Global Support.