Getting Started with the Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX3/VMAX/Symmetrix Storage Arrays

To set up the Dell EMC PowerMAX, the Dell EMC VMAX, or the Dell EMC Symmetrix storage array, review system requirements, configure your environment, and then add the array in the Commvault software. Then you can modify the snapshot properties.

Procedure

1. Review the Systems Requirements for the Dell EMC VMAX or Dell EMC Symmetrix.

2. Run scripts and configure the array in the array console before configuring the array on the Commvault software:

   • Preparing Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX3/VMAX/Symmetrix for the Commvault software.

   • Review Best Practices.

3. In the Commvault software, add and configure the Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX3/VMAX/Symmetrix Array.

4. To customize the array to your environment, edit the Snap Configuration Properties of Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX3/VMAX/Symmetrix.

5. Choose a Supported Agents to work in conjunction with the Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX3/VMAX/Symmetrix storage array.

Related Links

• If you want to use inline replication, see Inline Replication for the Dell EMC VMAX Storage Array.

• To learn more about Target Devices for TimeFinder engines, see Target Devices for TimeFinder Engines.

• To read about Dell EMC TimeFinder SnapVX Interoperability, see Dell EMC TimeFinder SnapVX Interoperability.

• To configure the SRDF/Metro feature, see SRDF/Metro for the Dell EMC TimeFinder SnapVX Engine.