# Editing Snapshot Configuration Properties of the Dell EMC VNX / CLARiiON Storage Array

You can edit the properties of the storage array to change the behavior of the storage array in your environment.

## Before You Begin

Before modifying the properties of the Dell EMC VNX / CLARiiON, complete the following tasks:

- For the Remote Snap MediaAgent computer, complete the following tasks:

  - On the Remote Snap MediaAgent, complete the following tasks:

    - Install the EMC Solutions Enabler 7.6.2 or later, except Solutions Enabler 8.x.

    - Install the Navisphere Agent or the Unisphere Agent.

    - Install the Navisphere Command Line Interface (CLI).

      - Tip:The Navisphere CLI is required for VNX snapshots.

    - Map at least one logical unit number (LUN).

  - Authenticate Solutions Enabler and the Navisphere CLI on the Remote Snap MediaAgent computer. For instructions, see Authorizing CLARiiON Connectivity.

  - Verify that the Remote Snap MediaAgent computer has access to the storage array.

  - Type the Remote Snap MediaAgent computer name in the Remote Snap MA snapshot configuration property.

- For VNX snapshots, complete the following tasks:

  - Install the Navisphere CLI on the client computer and on the proxy computer.

  - From the subclient properties, select Dell EMC VNX / CLARiiON SnapView / VNX Snap as the snapshot engine.

  - In the EMC Navisphere CLI Installation Home Directory Path property, type the Navisphere secure CLI path.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Infrastructure.

   The Infrastructure page appears.

2. Click Arrays.

3. On the Arrays page, in the Name column, select the Dell EMC VNX / CLARiiON array.

   The Overview page of the array appears.

4. Under Configuration tab, in the Snap configurations tile, click Edit .

   The Edit configuration dialog box appears.

5. Edit the Snapshot Configuration Properties for Dell EMC VNX / CLARiiON Storage Array.

6. Click Submit.

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