Nodes Inventory

Ops Center Protector User Guide
Version
7.7.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-99PRT002-08
ft:lastEdition
2023-10-26

This inventory lists all the nodes in a Protector network, be they online, offline, authorized or deauthorized.

Figure. Nodes Inventory
Control Description
Edit Edits an existing node in the inventory. The Node Type Wizard is launched to enable the node's attributes to be changed.
Edit Tags Modifies the tags of an existing object from the either the inventory screen or the details screen of the object.
Authorize Enabled only if one or more unauthorized nodes is selected in the inventory. Attempts to authorize the selected nodes with the Master node. Only nodes that have been authorized by the Master node may perform Protector functions.
Note: If an attempt is made to authorize an inactive or unknown node, or if the master node fails to communicate with the node, an error log is generated and the node remains unauthorized.
Deauthorize Enabled only if one or more authorized nodes is selected in the inventory. Attempts to deauthorize the selected nodes. Nodes that have been deauthorized cannot perform Protector functions.
Note:
  • Before deauthorizing nodes that are no longer required, they must first be deleted from the current data flow definitions, then any modified active data flows must be reactivated. If any attempt is made to deauthorize a node that is implementing rules in the currently active data flows, an error message is generated for each such node and the node remains authorized.
  • It is possible to de-authorize a node with active mounts. This should be avoided because once de-authorized it is not possible to unmount.
Upgrade Clients Enabled only if one or more authorized nodes is selected in the inventory. Attempts to remotely upgrade the Protector software installed on the selected nodes. The required upgrade installer and configuration files must be present in the C:\Programs Files \Hitachi\Protector\runtime\updater folder on the Master node.
Note:
  • Only OS Host nodes can be upgraded. It is recommended to upgrade nodes in batches of 20.
  • It is recommended to manually upgrade the master node.
Delete Enabled only if one or more nodes is selected in the inventory. The node is deleted from the inventory.
Note: If an OS Host node is still running the Protector hub process and is configured to use the current Master node, then the node will re-appear as an unauthorized node as it periodically reconnects to the master node. Protector should be uninstalled from the node to stop this periodic reconnection.
Create a new item Adds a new node to the inventory. The Node Type Wizard is launched to guide you through the process.
Existing Node(s) Nodes on which Protector has been installed are automatically detected and listed here along side those that have been added by the user. The Node Details is displayed to enable the node's details to be viewed and edited.
Note:
  • DHCP renewal can cause temporary disconnection of a node.
  • If the host of a virtual machine(s) creates a Windows restore point, then the virtual machine(s) can temporarily disconnect.
  • If a node has been assigned to another master, it will not appear in the inventory.
Filter on Node Name Filters the displayed results based on Node Name.
Filter on User Tags Filters the displayed results based on Tags contained in the data flow.
Filter on Node Type Filters the displayed results based on Node Type.
Filter on Operating System Filters the displayed results based on Operating System.
Filter on Connection State Filters the displayed results based on Connection State.
Filter on Authorization State Filters the displayed results based on Authorization State.