The next step is to determine the CommServe server needed to setup the HyperScale cluster in your environment.
HyperScale X Appliance cluster can be deployment with an in-built CommServe server, or attached to an existing external CommServe server.
Answering the following questions will help to determine your CommServe server deployment:
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Is this a brand-new Commvault setup?
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Do you want to setup a Disaster Recovery (DR) solution for the brand-new setup?
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Do you have an existing Commvault setup?
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Do you want to setup a DR solution for your existing setup?
Important
If you plan to setup a HyperScale cluster with more than 6 nodes, then it is recommended to attach the HyperScale cluster to an external CommServe server, instead of deploying a built-in CommServe server, as follows:
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If this is a brand new Commvault installation, setup an external CommServe server first. To setup an external CommServe server, see Quick Start Guide. For hardware requirements, see Hardware Specifications for the CommServe server.
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Once the CommServe server is setup, the nodes can be attached to this pre-existing CommServe server. To attach the nodes, see Connecting to an existing CommServe server.
Use the following selection guide to determine the topology requirements for your environment.
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Brand new setup |
Brand new setup with DR solution |
Pre-existing setup |
Pre-existing setup requires DR solution |
Recommended CommServe server deployment |
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Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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No |
No |
Yes |
No |
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No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
* If your existing CommServe server is located behind a firewall, additional setup maybe required. See Connecting To CommServe server Behind a Firewall for the additional steps.