Running a DPACK on a Linux Operating System.¶

Running a standard DPACK:¶

This section explains how to run a standard DPACK which allows a collection of up to 24-hrs.

1. First create a folder and transfer the DPACK tar file using an SFTP client:

1. The DPACK tar file now needs to be extracted by entering the following command

tar -xvzf dpack_x86_64.tar.gz`

1. Start the executable dellpack and enter yes to the following prompt to allow the DPACK to run:

1. Please check that your information is correct on the page below as this will be sent to the engineers at UKFast. Enter yes when ready:

1. UKFast suggests you enter yes as the server metrics will then be streamed to our DPACK portal at UKFast and allows for easier analysis:

1. Please enter the sudo password for the local server so the DPACK can collect the relevant data:

1. The console will now display each disk detected on the server / VM. We suggests you enter yes to all of them:

1. You should now be displayed with the DPACK Collection screen. You can now select any option and follow the prompts:

1. Once you have added all servers, you can enter 1 to begin the collection. You will then be asked if you want to run DPACK as a background process. Enter yes, so you can close your SSH connection. The collection will be streamed to the DPACK portal:

Running an extended DPACK:¶

1. When you are in the DPACK folder start the executable dellpack with the -e flag:

1. Follow the instructions above until you reach the DPACK Collection screen. Enter 3 to change the collection length in hours. 168 hours = 7-days.

You are now able to run the DPACK for up to 7-days. Any problems, don’t hesitate to contact UKFast Support.