Configuring the IBM XIV Storage Array Using Array Management

For IntelliSnap backups from Commvault software, add the IBM XIV storage array and its configuration information to the CommServe database.

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 IBM XIV.

   2. In the Name box, enter the first 7 digits of the System ID (S/N) serial number for the array.

   3. In the Control Host box, enter the IP address or the host name of the array.

   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 following privileges:

      • Create snapshots and duplicates; map, unmap, revert, and delete snapshots

      • Create a host and assign initiators to a host

   6. 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. On the Snap Configuration tab, configure the snapshot configuration properties for your environment or use the default values.

   For more information, see Snap Configuration.

6. Click OK.