# Setting Up the Installation Media for Commvault Edge in VaultOS 8 Environment

Prior to installing the ${{ cvedge }} software, configure hardware RAID volumes for the data drives and select the drives for the operating system, metadata, and data storage on the server.

## Before You Begin

Configure redundant and resilient hardware RAID volumes on the server.

The OS is configured with hardware RAID 1 by default.

Note

Software RAID, such as VROC, is not supported.

## Procedure

1. Log on to the node and download the most recent version of the ${{ cvedge }} software from Commvault Store.

2. Access the node using the KVM management console in your environment and map the downloaded ISO image as a virtual media from the KVM Management console.

3. Mount the appropriate ISO and power cycle the node as follows:

   1. During the boot sequence press <F12> when the following message is displayed. (This message will be displayed briefly for a few moments only during the boot sequence.)

          Press F2 to enter Setup or <F12> to enter Boot Menu.

      Note

      The key combination or function to enter the boot menu maybe different, depending on the server model. Use the appropriate combination to open the boot menu.

   2. Select the virtual media as the boot device and press <Enter>.

      UEFI boot mode is required. Disable UEFI secure boot, if it is enabled. Refer to the documentation associated with your server for more information.

      The **** screen appears.

4. The Commvault Edge configuration screen is displayed.

   Note

   The screen may look different, depending on the number of drives.

5. If a node contains three or more drives, you can opt for the pre-selected configuration, which will automatically assign the system, metadata, and data drive based on the drive capacity. Drives are assigned by size in the following order: System < Metadata < Data.

6. To review the pre-selected configurations, click Next.

   The pre-selected configuration is applied automatically after 140 seconds. To apply the pre-selected configuration immediately, click Apply.

   To manually configure the drives, click Change.

7. To use the same drive for both the operating system and metadata, select the checkbox for Use Same Drive for System and Metadata. Make sure to select this option on nodes with only two drives.

   Click Next.

8. Select the drive to store operating system files, and then click Next.

9. Select the drive to store metadata files, and then click Next.

10. Select the drive for data storage, and then click Next.

11. Review the list of drives and then click Apply.

    The installation process will start. This process will take some time to complete.

12. After the installation is complete, click Finish.

    The node reboots automatically.

13. After reboot, launch the installer using the following default credentials:

    Login: root

    Password: cvadmin

    (Press <Alt> + <Ctrl> + <F2> if the login prompt is not displayed.)

    Note

    This password can be changed during setup.

    Important: Note down the Hostname, which is the node serial number. This will be useful to identify the node when you deploy the ${{ cvedge }} software.

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