Reference
Introduction
The Reference section provides supplemental information and tools to support your use of Superna Disaster Recovery Edition for Dell PowerScale and ECS environments. It includes technical guides for the API and UI, procedures for advanced failover and upgrades, and documentation for specialized use cases not covered in the core setup and operations guides.
Use this section to deepen your technical understanding, troubleshoot complex scenarios, and support integration or customization efforts within your environment.
API Guide
The API Guide introduces the Superna Eyeglass REST API, which provides an alternative to the user interface for retrieving data and triggering operations. It enables automation, custom scripting, and integration with external dashboards through a REST-based architecture.
This section explains how to generate and use authentication tokens, interact with API endpoints, and access the built-in API Explorer and CURL command builder. Example use cases include polling alarms, automating failover workflows, and integrating Eyeglass with third-party systems.
Appendix
The appendix contains detailed procedures, validations, and configuration references that support more advanced or specialized Disaster Recovery use cases. It’s a useful resource for administrators managing complex failover environments or troubleshooting issues that fall outside standard operations.
CLI Guide
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We’re finalizing documentation for this feature. Updates will be published once content has been reviewed for accuracy and completeness across supported platforms.
UI Guide
The UI Guide provides an overview of the Superna Dashboard and Eyeglass interface, helping administrators navigate key areas of the application. It includes descriptions of menu items, dashboard icons, and entry points for configuration, monitoring, and recovery workflows.
Use this guide to familiarize yourself with where to find common actions, how to access critical tools, and what functionality is available across different parts of the interface.
Upgrade Guide
The Upgrade Guide provides detailed steps for updating to the latest version of Superna Disaster Recovery Edition, including appliance replacement, data migration, and validation. It covers both manual and automated upgrade options, outlines key settings that are retained or reset, and includes post-upgrade validation procedures.
Use this guide to plan a secure and validated upgrade process that minimizes downtime and ensures your configuration, policies, and critical settings are preserved.