Complete the following checklist to ensure that all requirements needed for installing and configuring the HyperScale environment is available.
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New CommServe Install of Windows OS by Customer complete? Permanent Windows and CommServe license keys required (for new CommServe) Note Hostname of CommServe not to exceed 15 characters (Windows limit). |
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New CommServe Ensure absence of other data protection software on new CommServe. |
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HyperScale Nodes Initial hardware setup complete? |
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IP addresses and host names created in DNS? See Node Configuration Checklist for requirements. |
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If other data protection software is installed on Clients, has that software been disabled or removed? |
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Verify Anti-Virus exclusions on all Commvault systems and clients. |
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CommServe version compatible with the Commvault software and MediaAgent in the environment? CommServe must be on v11. Recommend installation of current Service Pack prior to HyperScale installation. |
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Scaleout feature licenses purchased and installed on CommServe? |
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Commvault HyperScale data protection interface on the same network as the CommServe? |
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If existing Commserve, HTML based CommServe Command Center configured? |
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HyperScale hardware installation date. |
Date: |
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HyperScale hardware installation and configuration completed by: Refer to links below for detailed hardware configuration requirements. |
Vendor name or self installed |
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If using Cisco UCS server nodes, UCS Managed or unmanaged? |
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If using Cisco UCS server nodes in un-managed mode, are nodes connected to Cisco Ethernet Switches? |
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Network port bonding for additional resilience/bandwidth requires more than 2x10G ports from each server connected to switches. Is bonding used? |
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If bonding, is Dynamic Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) supported/used on switches? |
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Will SAN/FC connectivity to Commvault HyperScale nodes be part of configuration? |
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Download latest Commvault HyperScale software distribution with required drivers from https://cloud.commvault.com/webconsole/softwarestore/#!/130/690 |
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Validate hardware delivered against BOM (Bill of Materials) to ensure no variations with Commvault Project Manager or Professional Services. |