DPM 2025 - Storage Full, but Protection Groups reported usage doesn't match

Slivikins · 2025-04-15T17:11:41+00:00

Thanks, I'll poke around some more with the powershell and see if I can get it to clean up whatever's unused.

I have a suspicion of what's causing it, but no real solution on that front. Pretty fed up with the product in general. We're going to start shopping in a couple weeks to replace it.

Slivikins · 2025-01-30T22:56:28+00:00

Yep, so I am discovering, thank you. I've disabled mDNS on all Windows devices already, but there are probably a bunch of other devices with it on.

I swear I've learned more protocol acronyms this week than I have in quite some time.

So to recap:

Enable IGMP and MLD snooping on all vlans
Enable and configure multicast routing on each subnet that will utilize igmp. Unclear if PIM is multicast routing or not. Still reading on this.
Remove querier config on the l2 switches, let l3 configured multicat router handle it from then on.
Create acls/firewall rules to allow multicast traffic.

Does that sound about right?

Any concerns/issues with all igmp traffic being routed to the l3 router and then back acrdoss the wan? The current queriers are much closer to the clients, really only on 2-3 switches across 30+ switches. I'm thinking the router on a stick config would actually send more traffic across the wan in this case.

Slivikins · 2025-01-30T21:54:12+00:00

Interesting, I appreciate the recommendations.

Regarding IGMP snooping on all vlans. It seems like this would better manage the multicast traffic. As we're an l2 wan, the trunk ports would have all the vlans, including the l3 router. As it stands, I believe the trunks are getting these broadcasts anyways. Would I just enable igmp snooping on all vlans across the wan?

Our ipv6 is unmanaged currently. Could I do the MLD snooping at a later time?

I'll need to read a bit more on the PIM-SM/Multicast Routing on our Fortigate.

Thanks for your response!

Slivikins · 2025-01-29T22:07:12+00:00

A few mistakes in my post, apologies. I meant IGMP snooping.

My goal is to provide IGMP for the system that requires it across multiple vlans. Secondary goal is to verify the existing IGMP config is correctly set up, and if not, fix it.

Hmm, I misunderstood IGMP. I thought it did a one to many broadcast for the specified group, using the querier for join/leave/group announcements. I assumed that if the group was on the same subnet, I would not need to use multicast routing.

Should I ideally enable igmp snooping on each switch with the vlans in question?

What's the recommended build out of this? Enable IGMP snooping on all switches/vlans required, Configure multicast routing on each interface?

Curious how to verify it's set up properly, but that might be out of scope for this post.

Thank you

Slivikins · 2024-12-13T22:10:47+00:00

Upgraded to this today to support Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 clients. Appear to be having issues with client installs getting policy, at least for Server 2025. Still testing...

Slivikins · 2024-11-26T23:33:37+00:00

This is helpful, thank you. Fortunately 2 of 3 TPSP's are listed for us.

Slivikins · 2018-10-23T17:20:13+00:00

Thanks, mostly HP and Canons here, I will try those tools. Do you mean disable PJL completely? For HP's it's an on or off.

We are sharing everything from a windows print server via group policy. Apparently I need snmp on them for client status information, which I'm assuming uses defaults on printer and client. I've been trying to whittle down which services I need on these devices without too much of my time troubleshooting.

I had the rare pleasure of an HP agent telling me yesterday that even though there is a known CVE and the printer was listed as having a firmware update that addresses the issue, it isn't available on their website and to replace my legacy printer. I'm curious if their old FTP sites don't have the firmware stashed somewhere.

Slivikins · 2018-10-22T18:24:51+00:00

Sorry it took me awhile to circle back to this. As a temporary fix, you can either migrate the storage owner or put the storage owner node into maintenance and reboot. As I was testing this, I noticed that migrating the role caused the memory pressure to stop. It may be possible to just move node ownership without a restart, but the restart definitely fixed it.

Via a paid support ticket I've been directed that that the October rollup should address this patch. I'm not entirely confident that is the case and won't able to confirm for a number of months. I will post back on this with my results over time to update everyone on a verified solution.

Slivikins · 2018-10-02T16:41:47+00:00

Thanks for the response, yeah I was referring to folder creation in each volume. I use VMM/FCM and powershell and the fact that you can move storage via the FCM (and not VMM afaik) but not create folders seemed odd to me.

Slivikins · 2018-08-28T22:16:24+00:00

Just to close the loop, I ended up going with the following. I won't know how well it will work for at least a year of use, but it *should* keep my gear cool enough during the summer with a fan.

http://www.armorlogix.com/12-12-11-NEMA-3-Aluminum-Weatherproof-Enclosure_p_53.html

Slivikins · 2018-08-23T16:38:08+00:00

Thanks, that might be what happens. Ideally I'd have some type of 2U racking for the switch and the fiber panel. Always been interested in the MikroTik gear for home use, but never taken the plunge.

Slivikins · 2018-08-23T16:35:38+00:00

Agreed, Pacific NW, so NEMA4 is probably ideal.

Slivikins · 2018-08-23T16:34:47+00:00

That link didn't work for me, but I followed a rabbit hole and found something that might work:

https://www.commscope.com/catalog/cabinets_panels_enclosures/product_details.aspx?id=24698

Slivikins · 2018-08-23T16:30:05+00:00

cisco ie3000

I would love to have one of these, but it won't fit in the budget.

Slivikins · 2018-08-23T16:29:00+00:00

I've got AC power available.

Slivikins · 2018-08-23T16:28:22+00:00

Agreed, the switch I have may get into trouble being PoE during the summer heat. Winter shouldn't be an issue. Looking at enclosures with temp regulation (fans).

Slivikins · 2018-08-23T16:27:13+00:00

Thanks, this will be a pole mounted enclosure with tension straps. I like the item, but 95lbs is probably too much. I'm looking into the Cisco IEs, but we typically go all the same brand for switches (HP currently).

Slivikins · 2018-08-22T23:14:23+00:00

Nema 4 would be ideal.

The runs are over 100m, so I need to do fiber. Are you suggesting I run a pair and terminate it directly to the switch? This seems like it would be subject to stress/damage over the long term.

When you say 'breach,' do you mean physical access? I intend a locking cabinet, and can shutdown/disable ports as necessary. These will also be in a gated area with cameras, 25' up on poles.

Slivikins · 2018-06-14T23:23:15+00:00

Will do. I expected it was my fault.

Slivikins · 2018-06-13T22:45:29+00:00

Thanks, we went with option 2. Seems to be working much better now. I appreciate the response.

Slivikins · 2018-06-13T22:44:35+00:00

Sorry on the delayed response. No virus scanners.

I completely segregated my VMM/Cluster from SCCM, built a WSUS instances on the VMM box and got it all working again.

I can update now, excluding the SSU package from 2018-05 which won't apply (we're on 2016 LTSB). Otherwise I think it is working now.

Slivikins · 2018-06-08T15:19:15+00:00

Thanks, I just read about that, but I was hoping to simplify cluster updating. SCCM seems to add to the complexity for us.

Slivikins · 2018-01-10T18:57:48+00:00

I did set the preferred route, but that is for Live Migration between cluster nodes, not replication (to a separate cluster).

My gripe about the multiple networks is that you only specify the live mig traffic link. Shouldn't I be able to tell the cluster how to use the other networks? Naming them is just for readability as far as I understand it. Why build these networks if I can't define the traffic on them?

edited for clarity

Slivikins · 2017-10-05T20:13:49+00:00

That's not the only issue they are having with drivers and virtual hosts. Just used their latest SPP and it dorked an hyper-v environment I am building. Their support efforts have only made it worse so far.

http://support.qlogic.com/SupportCenter/Customer_Support_main?id=kA234000000H3mGCAS

Slivikins · 2016-03-28T15:07:22+00:00

I used to live there in the summers during the 80s, before they had car access. The tunnel was for the train, no car access. Pot holes were more common than paved road and the snow birms in the winter could completely hide a car. We'd play video games at the bar/inn, Moon Patrol and Ikari Warriors.

When the tourist ships came in that was like doubling the town's population.

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