Getting Started with the Pure Storage FlashArray Storage Array

To set up the Pure Storage FlashArray storage array, review system requirements, and then add the array in the Commvault software. Then you can modify the snapshot properties.

Procedure

1. Verify that your environment meets the Systems Requirements.

2. Obtain the API token for Pure Storage FlashArray.

   Steps to obtain the API Token

   Obtain the API token for a Pure Storage FlashArray before you onboard the array or create array credentials. Use the API token as the password when creating the credentials in Commvault.

   1. Use your preferred SSH client to connect to the FlashArray by using the management interface IP address and your Pure Storage user account.

   2. Run the following command to list the API tokens for the current user.

      pureadmin list --api-token --expose
      

   3. Locate the API token for the current user.

   4. Copy the complete API token.

   5. Use the API token as the password when you create credentials for the FlashArray in Commvault.

3. Add the Pure Storage FlashArray storage array in Arrays page in the CommCell Console. For more information, see Setting Up the Pure Storage FlashArray Array.

4. To customize the array to your environment, you can modify the properties that control snapshot operations. For more information, see edit the Snap Configuration Properties of Pure Storage FlashArray.

What to Do Next

• If you want to use inline replication, see Inline Replication for the Pure Storage FlashArray Array.

• Choose a Supported Agent to work in conjunction with the Pure Storage FlashArray storage array.

• Read the requirements for snapshot operations.

  For more information, see Requirements for Snapshot Operations.

• To protect Pure Storage FlashArray File data using an NAS file server, see Protect Pure Storage FlashArray File (NFS).