Dell PowerFlex 4.5.x Administration Guide

Backing up

In addition to automatically scheduled backups, you can manually run an immediate backup.

1. On the menu bar, click Settings > Serviceability.
2. Click Backup.
   The Backup page opens.
3. Click Backup Now.
4. Select one of the following options:
   • To use the general settings that are applied to all backup files, select Use Backup Directory Path and Encryption Password from Settings and Details.
   • To use custom settings:
     1. In the Backup Directory Path box, enter a file path where the backup file is saved. Use this format:

        • CIFS—\\host\share

     2. Optionally, enter a username and password in the Backup Directory User Name and Backup Directory Password boxes, if they are required to access the location you provided.
     3. Click Test Connection to confirm that the backup settings you provided are correct.
     4. In the Encryption Password box, enter a password that is required to open the backup file, and verify the encryption password by entering the password in the Confirm Encryption Password box.
5. Click Backup Now.