# Hardware Requirements for Linux CommServe Bare Metal

This document outlines the supported hardware options for CommServe deployments. It includes approved hardware vendors and detailed requirements for CPU, memory, storage, and validated HBAs.

When CommServe is deployed on validated hardware:

- Commvault is responsible for the software image, including the operating system and Commvault software.

- Customers are responsible for all hardware-related tasks, including initial storage configuration, troubleshooting, component replacement, firmware, and BIOS updates.

Each CommServe system must have hardware support that matches the duration of the software support.

Because the CommServe design is highly flexible, it is not possible for Commvault to validate every hardware permutation, option, or capacity. Only the components explicitly listed in this document have been validated through extensive testing and are supported by Commvault’s Linux 8 distribution.

Use Case: Core backup and recovery

## Approved Platform Vendors

Only the vendors listed below are approved for CommServe deployments:

- Dell
- HPE

## Certified Hardware Models

Only the certified server models listed below are supported. Other models are not supported.

Vendor | Server Model
--- | ---
Dell | Dell R660xs
Dell | Dell R760
HPE | DL320 Gen 11
HPE | DL360 (Gen 10 or Gen 10+)
HPE | DL380 Gen 10 or later

## CPU Core Requirements

CommCell Size | System Requirements
--- | ---
Large CommCell | Supports up to 2,500 servers, 5,000 virtual machines, or 10,000 laptops in a single CommCell environment. - CPU: 12 cores - Memory: 64 GB RAM - CommServe DB Storage: 300 GB SSD - Network: 10 Gbps Ethernet NIC
Extra Large CommCell | Supports up to 10,000 servers, 20,000 virtual machines, or 50,000 laptops in a single CommCell environment. - CPU: 16 cores - Memory: 128 GB RAM - CommServe DB Storage: 500 GB SSD - Network: 10 Gbps Ethernet NIC

## Memory Requirements

CommCell Size | Minimum RAM
--- | ---
Large CommCell | 64 GB
Extra Large CommCell | 128 GB

## Boot Device Requirements

- A dedicated boot device with a hardware RAID 1 configuration is required.
- Use 2 x SSD or NVMe devices (minimum 240 GB each).
- Software RAID solutions (e.g., Intel VROC) are not supported.
- Boot Device Requirement is 2 x 240 GB (or larger)

## RAID Controller Requirements

Only the following RAID controllers are supported. Unlisted cards are not supported.

- Dell H755
- Dell H965i
- HPE Smart Array P816i
- HPE Smart Array P408i
- HPE Smart Array E208i
- HPE Broadcom MR216i
- HPE Broadcom MR416i

## CommServe Application Storage Requirements

- A dedicated, redundant flash device is required for database and application storage.
- SAS SSD or NVMe devices are recommended in RAID 1 or higher.
- Application storage must not be hosted on the boot device.
- Drive capacities listed below are in terabytes (TB) before formatting.

Storage Pool Capacity | Minimum Disk Size
--- | ---
Large CommCell | 2 x 1.32 TB (RAID 1)
Extra Large CommCell | 2 x 1.76 TB (RAID 1) 2 x 960 GB (RAID 1)

## CommServe Network Requirements

A minimum of one 1 Gbps network connection is required for deployment. Additional high-speed connections are supported to enhance performance. Only network cards listed in the Commvault Certified Network Card below are supported, and any cards not included in the list are not supported.

- Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25Gb SFP+ or SFP28
- Broadcom 57416 Dual port 10Gb Base-T
- Broadcom 57504 Quad port 10/25Gb
- Intel E810 Dual Port 10/25 Gb SFP28
- Intel XL710 2-port 10Gb SFP+
- Intel X710 Quad Port 10Gb SFP+
- Intel XXV710 Dual Port 10/25 Gb SFP28
- Intel X520 Dual SFP+ 10 Gb NIC
- Mellanox MCX4121A-ACUT Dual port 10/25Gb SFP28
- Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN 10/25Gb
- Mellanox MCX6314 ConnectX-6 10/25Gb

## Additional Considerations

Because customer environments vary, certain components are not included in the default design and must be ordered separately to ensure complete functionality and connectivity. These components include Fibre Channel (FC) and Ethernet transceivers, Ethernet cables, Fibre Channel cables, and power cables.

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