Configuring the Dell PowerStore Storage Array using Array Management

For IntelliSnap backups from the Commvault software, add the Dell PowerStore storage array and configuration information to the CommServe database.

Before You Begin

• You need to get the array service tag. You can find the service tag on the array software, in the Appliances section.

• Verify that the credentials that you are going to use have the administrator role privilege or the storage administrator role privilege.

• Verify that the subclient content is associated with only one PowerStore appliance. IntelliSnap backups are supported only if source volumes are associated with the same appliance.

Procedure

1. On the ribbon in the CommCell Console, click the Storage tab, and then click Array Management.

   The Array Management dialog box appears.

2. Click Add.

   The Array Properties dialog box appears.

3. On the General tab, specify the following information:

   1. From the Snap Vendor list, select Dell PowerStore.

   2. In the Name box, enter the service tag.

   3. In the Control Host box, enter the cluster management IP address.

   4. In the Credentials area, click Change.

      The Enter the User Name and Password dialog box appears.

   5. Type the credentials of a user who has the administrator role privilege or the storage administrator role privilege to access the array, and then click OK.

4. To configure additional MediaAgents to perform operations on the storage array, click the Array Access nodes tab, and then select configuration options. For more information, see Configuring Array Access nodes.

5. Optional: On the Snap Configuration tab, edit Snapshot Configuration Properties for the Dell PowerStore Array.

6. Click OK.